Whether it’s for a night out, special occasion or to get you out of a hair rut - here are easy ways to totally transform your look and give you that fresh-hair feeling sans salon appointment
Outside of Snapchat, backstage at Balmain and Kylie Jenner’s wig room, hair doesn’t live in the same quick-switch-fix space that makeup does. Not that the temptation isn’t there (we’re still curious to try a rose gold upgrade after seeing it on Sienna Miller) but making the move from your Pinterest board to the salon chair requires valour and a hefty Visa card limit.
Here’s how to satisfy your inner hair chameleon with zero commitment.
Recreate Zendaya’s faux boB Pull your hair into a loose low pony, positioning the hair tie halfway down the tail. Then tuck it up and under, securing into place with bobby pins.
Instant fringe without the commitment The sleek kiss-curl fringes at Mary Katranzou A/W16 work just as well on textured hair. Just twist and pin behind each ear.
Bust out a boxer braid Double Dutch boxer braids are the hairstyle breaking the internet, but this half-head version has an instant pretty-punk appeal.
Have a fauxhawk moment Janelle Monae constantly serves up hairstyle inspiration but this braided fauxhawk stands out. DIY with a chunky Dutch braid down, prepping hair first with mousse to boost volume and hold.
Abandon your go-to texture Always an air-dry, sea salt spray girl? Switch things up by embracing the Victoria’s Secret bombshell blow-dry for the night.
Abandon your go-to texture – again!Or are you always the glamour girl? Eschew the curling wand for the night and embrace the air-dry for effortless, French-girl texture.
Try a neck-tie ponytail Hairstylist Guido Palau made hair history with the genius choker ponytails he created for the Dior Spring/Summer 2015 show. GRAZIA market editor Nadia Fairfax is clearly still coveting the look, and so are we.
Brush it back A red carpet regular for Gigi Hadid, Rosie Huntington-Whitely and all of the Kardashian clan, the slicked-back style adds a sexy but still ‘what, this old thing’ appeal to any look. Recently seen at Miu Miu A/W16, all you need to replicate is some gel and a paddle brush.
Fake a side fringe If you’re not keen to commit to a proper chop, faking a side fringe is stupidly easy to do. Paired with a chic chignon, a top knot or with your hair loose like the look at Andrew Gn A/W16, simply part your hair deep to one side, then swoop and spray to set.
Hit refresh on your hairstyle repertoire How strong is your up-do game? Take note of hair chameleon Selena Gomez’s Paris Fashion Week look book for some serious style inspiration and never be bored again.
Opt for an architectural approach Why have one hair bun when you can have three? Rooney Mara’s architectural trio of topknots is an updo that will keep everyone guessing.