Bouncy curves full of body, edgy rock n roll, and beautiful tiny horses crops comprise three of the summer's top hairstyle trends, according to an art director of a leading hair fashion house. After working the fashion shows in Tokyo and Milan, notable international ad campaigns like Gucci and CK, and exorbitantly famous celebrities like Rihanna and Pink, he concludes, "These are the hairstyle trends, but I always stress that modern trends are meant to be elastic. Adapt them to your age, your hair type, your personal style. That, I believe is the right way to approach beauty."


Pin-Up Girl

Forties pin-up models balanced perfectly between sexy cat-like allure and girl-next-door approachability, and that's the overall effect of this hair trend, says the artist. Start with soft body, created with a handy roller set, then brush through with a firm brush to loosen the curls. Next, gently pull the top portion of the hair to the top of the head and secure loosely with plenty of volume on top.
Tip: prepare hair for roller sets with a professional hair care product that gives hair "grip" like Thermal Design Foam. "This product is always in my tool kit," says the artist. "It contains a very good setting agent that gives you hold, but it also lets you style the hair." If hair is fine and needs even more "bite," try Texture Spray. It's lightweight, so it won't cause fine strands to collapse, but it provides plenty of style support. "Feel free to layer it on," adds the artist, "if you need more style strength."
Summer's Updo

"Many runways this season featuring simple looks", said the art director . "Typically when the hairdo doesn't block the face," he says, "it instantly creates a fresh, young, innocent, 'I slept well' effect. Whenever I need to add some pizazz to hairstyles, I pull it away from the face." Right now, he loves youthful, groomed ponies and buns, and what makes them particularly modern, he says, is the foundational texture. "Make sure the hair is dry so it looks polished and smooth with tons of bounce and body," he advises. "Velcro or heated rollers, or the K-PAK ReconstRx Vapor Iron hair care product will a smooth finish that's curved at the ends." Want to know another trendy touch? Use a small tail hair comb to create a deep side part before gathering up the hair. "Low parts off to the side are totally hot right now", he declares.
Hair Tip: Tame summer flyaways with K-PAK Protect & Shine Serum or Smoothing Balm, followed by K-PAK Protective Hairspray. Rub the serum into palms and run your hands lightly over the hair.What else is there to do? Well, there is always preparing for winter! Check back next time for more tips and tricks from the beauty experts.