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.

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Volumising Mousse: Work that body and boost your hair with flexible fullness and hold.

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Stronghold texture mist: Get massive with TEXTURE.MASTER. Inspired by the Bouffant and the Bee Hive, TEXTURE.MASTER transforms and create a big base of hair without having to tease. 

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Forever Changing

Varying their choices from month to month; meet some of fashions hair yoyo's 

Switching from glam to grunge on a weekly basis.

Rihanna has a catalogue of stylistic tricks up her sleeve.

A cropped Riri scrubbed up nicely in a demure white gown for this year's Met Ball; and then ruptured this sleek image with a catalogue of almost entirely male shirts and low slung shorts for her recent 777 tour.

While Kelly Osbourne 's shift away from her lengthy teenage grunge phase deserves an essay in itself, the reality TV starlet still seems to be finding her fashion feet. August 2012 saw a scruffy-haired Kelly while September shifted to a no-nonsense, top-knotted attempt at high fashion, with Tim Burton's Willy Wonka shades on for good measure.

The lyrics of Nicki Minaj' s 2012 single 'Va Va Voom' have certainly got under the singer's skin; or in the mind of her stylist, at least. From just September to October this year, the singer embraced a whole colour palette of neon and bubblegum hues in her hair. Long may she never find muted shades.

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The Secret to Kelly Brooks Sexy Textured Hair

Get Kelly Brooks’ Sexy Texture

Kelly Brooks looks stunning in this casual, no fuss style unexpectedly paired with a dazzling gown. Her hair looks like a bed head sort of ‘do, but acquiring Kelly’s perfect shape and texture requires the right treatment.

To acheive this sexy summery look you don't have to spend hours styling your hair and countless products.

Keep reading for the secrets to sexy summer hair all season with no heat styling!

The Lattouf creative style team presents the Lattouf Summer Wave. This is an innovative new technique that will give you soft sexy curls for up to 8 WEEKS!

Forget ringlet style perms and hot tongs, this treatment will give your hair body and wave. Needing just a spritz and scrunch of product in the morning, your locks will be summer ready.

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Jessica Biel’s Perfect Fringe

Jessica Biel is always gorgeous, but this cut shows off her features in a whole new way.  The brow-dusting fringe and soft, piece-y length accentuate her eyes and cheekbones, while the hand-painted highlights brings dimension and brightness to the look. The combination of rich brown, caramel and gold perfectly sets off the fluid lengths of her wavy tresses.

Step: Ask your Lattouf Hair & Day Spa stylist for a razored one-length cut with a square fringe. Ask your colorist for hand-painted highlights along with the mid-shafts and ends, and tailored to the shape of the cut.

Step: Apply styling whip to the entire length for body and moisture. Dry the bangs with a flat brush, wrapping the hair back and forth to create smoothness.

Step: Dry the rest of the hair with fingers to encourage a natural texture. Finish with cream wax for added separation.

How to get your Vintage Faux Bob

Vintage Faux Bob

In the 1920s, when bobs first came into style, the cut was associated with the controversial flapper movement. Still wanting to be fashionable, less daring ladies wore their hair waved and pinned into head hugging shapes. Today, we know bobs are here to stay, but if you want the look without the commitment, this coif is a beautiful way to fake a shorter style. Get your own flapper inspired look in a few easy steps….

Step: Mist hair with KMS FREE SHAPE Hot Flex Spray for a longer lasting style and thermal protection. Curl in large sections using a mid-sized curling iron. Allow hair to cool and brush through gently to create soft waves.

Step: At the nape, pin hair flat with a row of crisscrossed bobby pins leaving the front sections loose. Wrap the ends up and over creating a small roll and secure into the row of pins.

Step: Sculpt the hair around the temples into defined waves and pin to hold in place. Spray with KMS HAIR STAY Medium Hold Hair Spray to hold and finish.

Dress your hair with a touch of Colour & Support Cancer Research

Hair Styling Inspiration: Dressed With A Ribbon Of Color

 

A single strand of contrasting tone is a great way to create emphasis, drawing eyes to a point of interest or adding pizzazz to a classic look. Whether you pair your vibrant lock with a vivid outfit or muted neutrals a strip of brightness is an inventive, fashionable way to pull your look together. Modern non-permanent products like KEVIN MURPHY COLOR BUG or PINKED BY LATTOUF PINK HAIR EXTENSIONS allow you to create strips of light without commitment to a full service, making it a great option for a night on the town. See the simple steps below to add radiant trim to your own ‘do.

Step: Select your desired shade and use KEVIN MURPHY COLOR BUG on a small section or pin in a single Pink Extension with a bobby pin or micro bead.

Step: Style hair into desired shape making sure the highlighted strand sits on the top surface.

Step: Try different colors to vary the look. Using a few strands of the same color at various points on.

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HAIR THE PERFECT CANVAS

Twenty years ago hair color went mainstream and with it, straight hair became all the rage. As much as we love textured, tousled, layered styles, nothing shows off gorgeous color like a smooth curtain of healthy, straight hair. The pictured ombre sheds light on what we mean. The waveless, glassy surface encourages reflection, which redoubles the wow factor flare. From chin to derrière, any one-length cut provides an ideal canvas to showoff a distinctive pigment. Learn how this simple shape can help your color shine.

Step: Healthy hair is an absolute necessity for this look. Using Silk Sheen Shampoo and conditioner ensures maximum luster, nourishment and polish.
Step: Hair cut in a single line should be trimmed often to keep ends smooth and even.
Step: KMS Silk Sheen Polishing Serum adds sparkle when applied on damp ends and blown dry on high heat. Running over lengths with a flat iron gives a dazzling finish.

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One Direction Niall Horan ditches the blonde locks

One Direction star Niall Horan has ditched his famous bright blond locks.

 

Brunette

Vs

Blonde

 

 

The Irish singer, 19, revealed a new dark 'do at the iTunes Festival performance at the Roundhouse in Camden London last week.

Though some fans were shocked by the star's makeover, it seems that Niall has been considering changing his look for some time.

'My natural hair colour is nearly black,' he told reporters back in June.

'So I'm thinking about heading towards that kind of thing, because I've been doing this for a while.'

X Factor's Simon Cowell won't be pleased. In April he banned Niall from losing his boyish blond mane.

'[Niall] put in a text to him asking if he could change his hair colour. Simon was straight back on to him with a short reply: "No way,"' revealed an insider.

Wonder what Simon will say now?

We are loving the change, the hue makes Niall look much more mature.

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Cascading Curls At The Emmy’s

Many of us watched the Emmy’s last week and while most were anticipating the award results, we were really paying attention to the hair. Our favorite look was the maxi dress and cascading curls combination that some of our favorite starlets wore. Gretchen Mol and Claire Danes chose an elegant deep side part while Heidi Klum and Christina Hendricks opted for off center parts. Click through for steps on how to create this glam read carpet look in your own hair.

Step: Towel dry hair to damp. From roots to ends, liberally apply KEVIN MURPHY UN.DRESSED.

Step: Blowdry hair, using a large round brush to create a playful, bouncy shape.

Step: Curl large sections of hair around a large barrel curling iron. Once all sections have been curled, brush them out to create loose, tumbling waves.

Step: Lastly, apply shine spray for a glossy finish.

Natalie Portman's Blonde

Hollywood darling Natalie Portman, known for her gorgeous brunette ‘do, recently changed her hair color to blonde. Instead of an all overblonde, Natalie’s highlights and lowlights give her color some depth, while honey tones frame her face. The multi-toned color givesNatalie a youthful and fresh appearance. We loved her signature chestnut color but this new flaxen look absolutely stunning on the leading lady. What do you think of Natalie’s new hue?

Miley’s High Volume Hair

Miley’s High Volume Hair

Though there were some mixed reviews from fans of Miley Cyrus’ new haircut, she seems to have grown into her dramatic new style and is rocking the cut. As she had been known in the past for long hair, the change was an abrupt adjustment. However, we love her new length and color because it allows for her beautiful features to stand out. Her new hairstyle is edgy and striking, yet polished. What do you think of the way Miley styled her hair with super short sides and mega volume on top?

RiRi Shows off her new chop at the VMA's

RiRi's new pixie crop

Breaking Images of Miley and Her New Cut

Breaking Images of Miley and Her New Cut

Miley Cyrus launched her new website along with a gallery full of beautiful images with her ultra-short pixie hair. Up above are some of our favorite shots, but you can head to Miley Cyrus for more. The debate was hot whether Miley could pull off such an edgy looks when her Twitter photos first broke out, but these images prove that she can and she does do it well.

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Blunt Statement

The latest runways have really given us a bang for our buck! and now we can't stop dreaming about all the fabulous fringe styles we're eager to try out now in September!

 

Runway shows at Versace, Marni and Elie Saab all featured bold bangs with one thing in common - a blunt cut. This season's straigh across bangs are cutting edge, and make a powerful impact.

 

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Kim Kardashian Goes Blonde!

 

 

Exciting Kardashian news today as the most famous of them all finally unveiled, properly at least, her new dark golden blonde ‘do. Twitter went into a flutter over the weekend as Kim showed a very small sneak peak with a hinting tweet, but here’s the first proper show of her latest bombshell look. Keeping it on the darker side of flaxen helps her to pair the hue with her ravishing dark eyes, without too much stark contrast. The variation in tone gives her ripples of shimmering color all over. Kim’s power and influence means this will be a hot shade for fall…

Step: Talk to your colourist about transitioning to dark blonde.“High lift blondes’ are a salon service that enables most to go 4-5 levels lighter, without bleaching. Bleaching is one of the most damaging things for hair, so exploring other options will help you keep color-treated locks as lustrous as Kim’s.
Step: Use KMS Color Vitality Blonde Shampoo and conditioner to preserve shine and tone.
Step: Use KEVIN.MURPHY BORN.AGAIN Treatment masque as a weekly, health-giving treatment conditioner. Packed with mango and shea butter, it puts back what hair loses in chemical services.
Step: Style with KMS Dry touch up, it means you can go longer between ‘wet’ shampooing. Like dry cleaning your red silk dress, this extends the life of color, instead of rinsing it away and add volume to your look with KEVIN MURPHY POWDER.PUFF.

Style tips Mary Luangkhoth from Lattouf Hair & Day Spa

 

Stylized Bob From Jessie J

Jessie J looks great wearing this stylized bob! A strong and distinct look, it is a flattering length for her features, as the length frames her strong cheekbones and wide smile. The raven color is glossy and shiny, which creates a great contrast to her powerful eyes.

Step: Apply KMS Hair Stay Max Gel to damp hair.
Step: Use a comb to comb hair into a large finger-wave by creating an ‘S’ shaped pattern in the style.
Step: Dry hair with a diffuser so it sets into place, and doesn’t get blown around too much. If waves become to defined or stiff, brush them out a little.
Step: Finish with a dab of KMS Silk Sheen Styling Creme for added smoothness and control.

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The Pixie Trend

Celebrity Pixie Cuts

The twittersphere went berserk this week as news spread of Miley Cyrus’s punky pixie cut. Perhaps she was inspired by our dissemination of Mia Farrow’s iconic crop, how it changed perceptions of beauty and propelled Mia to stardom. Or maybe modern movie stars have shown Miley the way to Hollywood’s heart. The likes of Emma Watson and Ginnifer Goodwin revamped their image by going short; Anne Hathaway got back in the paparazzi gaze with the provocative opposite to her typical cut; and Carey Mulligan became the most recognizable of a new wave of British actresses when a short style uncovered her elfin charm. Read on for notes on making these celebrity styles work for you…

                       

 

Step: Strong cheekbones and doll-like features help Emma Watson stand out in a short style. If you wear a similar look, make sure there is texture on top to give femininity and visual interest. Styling should be kept simple. Use KMS Hair Play Molding Paste to muss the shape; or use KMS Hair Play Dry Wax to create contrast and separation.

Step: Ginnifer Goodwin’s face shape is rounded; that great for this tight graduation. It pronounces her beautiful head shape, while the side-swept bang draws attention to her piercing eyes. Another easy look to style: Comb a nickel-size of KEVIN MURPHY STICKY BUSINESS through hair for even distribution, create head-hugging curvature, and make a polished side-part.

Step: With noticeably thick hair texture, Anne Hathaway will be feeling fresher, lighter this summer –– long, heavy hair is a bind in the heat. Her short, textured layers add definition to the face, and are easier to manage than bushy long locks. A quick blowdryer blast perfects this look. Cocktain KMS Silk Sheen Styling Cream with KMS Silk Sheen Polishing Serum mix together in palms, run through hair, and blast dry while tousling and perfecting the shape with hands.

 

4 Carey Mulligan. KMS hair stay styling gel or Moroccan oil hydrating styling crème or Kevin Murphy fresh. Hair dry shampoo

Step: Carey Mulligan rose to prominence with a signature short look; she’s been wearing a crop for years. What keeps it fresh is the bit of length she keeps on top. It allows her to do lots of different things, from disheveled ‘dos to pompadours to slicked backed looks and even inventive interpretations of updos. For styling, if you want control and structure, use KMS Hair Stay Styling Gel or MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Creme; if you want it wispy and light and free, use hair creme; if you want a lived-in, textured finish with KEVIN MURPHY FRESH HAIR dry shampoo.

Style tips James Algar Gard from Lattouf Hair & Day Spa Surfers Paradise.

Kim Kardashian's Shiny Sideswept Waves

Kim’s Shiny Sideswept Waves

With her luscious black locks, Kim Kardashian has been a hair idol of ours for quite some time. From sleek updos to her classic voluminous waves, she never disappoints. We’ve been adoring Kim’s latest ladylike look, as she swept her hair to one side and let it cascade into loose curls. This style is classic and effortlessly chic, evoking classic Hollywood glamour. Check out our notes to copy Kim’s shiny style.

Step: Towel dry hair to damp. Use a comb to create a deep side part.
Step: Apply KMS Moisture Repair Revival Cream size of a 20 cent piece mixed with KMS Silk Sheen Polishing Serum 1 dop and smooth through the mid lengths and ends, then blowdry smooth with a mid-size round brush. Make sure you blowdry straight from roots to ends to make it sleek and smooth. (For those of us with fine hair before blowdrying apply KMS Add Volume Volumising Spray)
Step: Use a mid-size curling iron to loosely curl hair away from the face.
Step: Once hair has been curled, spray a light mist of KMS Hair Stay Medium Hold Hair Spray brush out the curls with a Paddle Brush to create loose, carefree waves. Pull all hair over one shoulder to achieve a sideswept, asymmetrical look.
Step: Finish with KMS Hair Stay Anti-Humidity Seal for a glossy carefree finish,

Stylist tips by Teriza - Lattouf Hair & Day Spa Parramatta