Gatsby inspires Men

The dapper style of the roaring twenties has returned, with a little help from Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, and it seems men can be just as inspired as women.
Since Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in the character of Jay Gatsby showcasing an ultra-styled, slicked back hair style epitomising the polished 1920s style. This has seen the sales of men’s hair pomade, wax and gel soar.

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 Celebrities have also fallen for Gatsby’s slicked back style with stars such as David Beckham and Daniel Radcliffe choosing groomed retro styles.

And it’s not just men who are inspired by Gatsby, sales of self-grip small and medium hair rollers are up 24 per cent as women aim for the finger-curled glamour of Daisy Buchanan played by Carey Mulligan.
Our guests love to follow the latest trends and The Great Gatsby is proving to be a huge inspiration for both men and women.

 

'The Great Gatsby look is showing that for men retro hair remains firmly in fashion.'

 

Retro Glamour

 

This gorgeous chestnut brown single process colour captures the wonder of winter beauty trends. The long-length cut with minimal layering is a great example of the glamour of voluminous tresses, created with a blow-dry or hot roller set. Reminiscent of the 1920s, with a creative modern twist, it works day or night.

Step: On wet hair, apply Kevin.Murphy.Stickey.Business and a pump of Kevin.Murphy Young.Again and apply from roots to ends.

Step: If setting by blow-dry, use large round brush to wrap sections into rolls and pin in place. Alternatively, use hot rollers or a set in salon.

Step: Once set is dry, use your blow-dryer to apply some cool air. This strengthens the set.

Step: Release pins or unwind rollers. Brush out the set using flat brush. Focus on creating waves with smoothness.

Step: Finish and smooth with a touch of Kevin Murphy Shimmer Shine for a reflective shine on hair and Session Spray for extra hold and structure. Create a romantic flowing shape. Use pins if you need to fix hair away from the face.

Gatsby Hair Inspiration

Hair Styling Inspiration: Contemporary Pin Curls

With The Great Gatsby lighting up the sliver screen, many of this year’s hair, fashion, and beauty trends relate to the Roaring Twenties, which means it is a great time to try romantic pin curls, especially for special summer occasions. To use this piece of 1920s inspiration, mid-length locks work best. If that’s your style, artfully constructed pin-curls and finger-waves can give you a contemporary version of this classic retro vibe. For our styling tips, click the notes.

Step: Prep hair with protective thickening lotion. Take a deep side parting. Section hair from the top of the crown to the ear.

Step: Now take half-inch horizontal sections starting from the top. Subdivide those horizontal sections into three or four vertical sections. Now use an iron to create curl in these sections.

Step: The iron size will determine the tightness of the wave. Use a 3/4-inch iron for a definitive, flapper-inspired 1920s look. Or, for something softer and less curly, a bigger barreled iron is better. Either way, wrap hair on the iron going towards the face. Do this throughout the side, creating rows until you run out of hair.

Step: Pin curl clip these curls to head; spray with primp working spray; allow to cool; release clips.

Step: Brush out with a flat brush and form the wave with hands.

Step: To create an updo out of this texture, simply pin up the back with bobby pins.