This pixie cut is super sophisticated and so chic! It gives the ultimate clean-girl aesthetic with barely any morning fuss. I love how the longer front section sweeps back effortlessly to show off your cheekbones! If you're thinking about taking the plunge and going short, this cut is honestly so flattering on almost everyone!
How to do this
1. Start with clean, damp hair and prep using the volumizing root lift spray listed below focused at the roots of your longer top layers.
2. Create a clean deep side part using a fine-tooth tail comb, tucking the shorter side neatly behind your ear.
3. Blow-dry the hair using a small round boar bristle brush, lifting the front top section up and slightly backward to create smooth volume and soft curvature.
4. Smooth down the sides and back against the contours of your head using your fingers and the concentrator nozzle of your blow dryer.
5. Warm a pea-sized amount of the lightweight styling pomade listed below between your palms and gently glide it through the top and sides to define the soft layers and eliminate flyaways.
6. Lock in the structured yet touchable shape with a light mist of the flexible hold hairspray listed below.
This look is all about ultra-smooth dimension and soft movement. It features a cool-toned ash brown base blended seamlessly into fine beige and ash blonde babylights, styled with long curved layers that frame the back beautifully. Just blow it out using a round brush to turn the ends inward and you've got an instantly polished, silky finish.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with a lightweight leave-in conditioner and the thermal heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from hot styling tools.
2. Section the hair into horizontal tiers starting from the nape of the neck, and use a large round ceramic ionic brush alongside a concentrator-nozzle hair dryer to pull each section smooth and create a soft inward bend at the ends.
3. As you reach the crown and face-framing layers, over-direct the hair upward and slightly forward around the brush to maximize volume and emphasize the cascading tiered layers.
4. Once completely dry, run a flat iron lightly down the mid-shafts if extra polish is needed, slightly turning the iron under at the ends of each distinct layer.
5. Dispense 1 to 2 drops of the smoothing hair serum listed below between your palms and gently glide it through the mid-lengths and ends to eliminate flyaways and enhance the cool blonde shine.
6. Finish with a fine mist of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to keep the feathered layers separated and gracefully curved throughout the day.
Adding a splash of pastel pink to your natural brown hair is such a fun, playful way to change up your look without committing to a full bleach job. The soft gradient fade keeps it super wearable and modern, while face-framing layers give your ends that bouncy, polished curve. If you want to keep the pink looking fresh between salon visits, just mix a little color-depositing conditioner into your routine once a week!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with a lightweight heat protectant smoothing cream listed below to shield strands and lock in smoothness.
2. Section the hair into manageable horizontal layers using sectioning clips.
3. Using the ceramic round blow dryer brush listed below, blow dry each section from roots to mid-shaft, keeping tension firm for maximum sleekness.
4. When you reach the mid-lengths and pastel pink ends, gently roll the brush inward toward your chest to bevel the feathered layers and give them a soft, bouncy curve.
5. Define the crisp middle part using the fine-tooth rat tail comb listed below.
6. Warm two drops of the weightless shine hair serum listed below in your palms and glide it lightly down the mid-lengths to the ends to tame any flyaways and boost vibrancy.
7. Finish the style with a light mist of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to maintain the soft inward bend all day.
If you want hair that looks completely effortless but still turns heads, this is definitely the move! A seamless smoky blonde balayage paired with soft, curtain face-framing layers gives you that fresh-out-of-the-salon blowout bounce without having to spend hours in front of the mirror.
How to do this
1. Start with towel-dried, clean hair and prep from roots to ends using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands and add slip.
2. Apply a dollop of the lightweight blowout smoothing cream listed below through the mid-lengths and ends to ensure a frizz-free, silky foundation.
3. Rough-dry your hair until it is about 80% dry, then clip it into workable horizontal sections.
4. Using the large ceramic round brush listed below, blow-dry each section upwards and away from the face, rolling the brush at the ends to create that soft, fluid bend.
5. For the face-framing curtain layers, roll them forward and back over the round brush to create a gentle swooping curve away from the cheekbones.
6. Once completely dry, mist with the light texturizing finishing spray listed below and rake through gently with your fingers to break up the shape into effortless, lived-in waves.
7. Smooth a tiny drop of the shine serum listed below over the ends for an ultra-healthy, luminous finish.
If you want to try fantasy colors without the constant root touch-up drama, this dusty lilac melt is everything! The smoky brown shadow root makes growing it out super low-stress, plus the soft pastel tones give off the dreamiest fairy-tale vibes.
How to do this
1. Start by sectioning pre-lightened hair (level 9 or 10 blonde through the lengths) keeping a natural ash brown root tap or shadow root.
2. Mix a sheer pastel lilac-pink semi-permanent color deposit or toner, applying it from below the shadow root down to the ends using a color melt technique.
3. Let the color process according to manufacturer instructions, then rinse with cool water using the color-protecting sulfate-free shampoo listed below.
4. Apply a coin-sized amount of the heat protectant leave-in cream listed below through damp mid-lengths and ends to lock in hydration and prevent fading.
5. Blow-dry smooth with a large ceramic round brush to achieve straight, touchable volume with just a slight natural bend at the ends.
6. Run a flat iron lightly over any flyaways on low heat, then finish with a mist of the lightweight shine and anti-humidity spray listed below.
I think the absolute best way to style a grown-out pixie is with lots of sweeping height right off the forehead. Pairing a soft mushroom or rose-toned blonde with tapered sides instantly elevates the cut and keeps it feeling ultra chic rather than masculine. You can rake a little matte paste through the top for an effortless, windswept texture, or brush it completely smooth for a sharp, sophisticated evening look!
How to do this
1. Start on freshly cleansed, damp hair and prep with the volumizing root lift mousse listed below right at the base of the crown and front fringe.
2. Mist lightly with the thermal heat protectant spray listed below to shield hair from heat damage while styling.
3. Using a small round ceramic brush and the ionic hair dryer with concentrator nozzle listed below, blow-dry the top sections upward and backward away from the face to create soft root volume and smooth bend.
4. Smooth down the shorter sides and back flat against the head contour using your fingers or a flat paddle brush while aiming the airflow downward.
5. Warm a nickel-sized amount of the matte styling paste listed below between your palms and gently rake it through the longer top layers to define piecey separation and lock in the sweeping swoop.
6. Finish with a spritz of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to ensure the voluminous shape holds all day without feeling stiff.
I am so utterly obsessed with this pastel lob! The seamless blend from that natural, cool ash root into soft cherry blossom pink is just perfection—it makes fashion colors feel completely wearable without that harsh regrowth line. Plus, pairing that chic collarbone cut with relaxed, effortless bends gives it that perfect romantic, springtime edge.
How to do this
1. Start with a solid base lob cut that rests gently along the collarbone, keeping the perimeter clean with subtle texturizing at the ends.
2. Achieve the color transition by lightening mid-lengths to ends to a clean level 10 blonde, keeping an ash-toned natural root or applying a smoky ash root tap using the professional demi-permanent root shadow color listed below.
3. Tone the pre-lightened mid-lengths and ends using the pastel pink semi-permanent hair glaze listed below to create that soft, blossoming baby pink shade.
4. Prep freshly washed, damp hair by applying a dime-sized amount of the heat protectant styling cream listed below, then blow dry smooth using a medium round brush.
5. Create those dreamy, loose S-bends by taking 1.5-inch vertical sections and wrapping them once around the 1.25-inch ceramic curling iron listed below, leaving the bottom inch of the ends out for a lived-in edge.
6. Allow the curls to cool completely, then gently rake through them with your fingers to break them into seamless waves.
7. Finish the look by misting the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths to give the waves airy body, separation, and all-day movement.
I am completely obsessed with this effortless ash lob cut!! The wispy curtain bangs frame the face so naturally, and those fine cool blonde ribbon highlights make the layers pop whenever the wind catches them. It's the ultimate low-maintenance yet super chic Parisian vibe that looks put-together without trying too hard!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray using the heat protection smoothing spray listed below.
2. Apply a dime-sized dollop of volumizing styling mousse using the volume boosting mousse listed below through the roots and mid-lengths to create lift and separation.
3. Blow-dry the wispy fringe forward and slightly to the sides using a round ceramic brush using the ceramic round brush listed below, gently curving the ends under.
4. Section off the rest of the hair and blow-dry each section with the round brush, rolling the ends inward toward the neck to create that soft, rounded bob perimeter.
5. Once fully dry, mist a texturizing finishing spray using the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and shake out with your fingers for an airy, lived-in feel.
6. Finish off the flyaways and piece out the bangs with a tiny amount of lightweight hair oil using the lightweight nourishing hair oil listed below on your fingertips.
This look is total futuristic chic without feeling unapproachable. The deep cool shadow root keeps it grounded and makes grow-out way less stressful, while the layered blowout sculpts around your face like a dream. If you want high drama that still moves softly when you walk, this icy silver melt is definitely worth the salon chair time.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping towel-dried hair with a thermal protectant cream to shield your strands from heat damage.
2. Apply a lightweight volumizing mousse to the roots and mid-lengths to build lift and body before blow drying.
3. Section the hair into manageable horizontal layers, starting at the nape of the neck using sectioning clips.
4. Blow dry each section using a large ceramic round brush listed below, rolling the ends inward toward the chest to create that rounded, bouncy feathering.
5. For the face-framing curtain bangs, over-direct the strands forward and roll the brush away or gently curved around the cheekbones to frame the face seamlessly.
6. Finish the style by working a drop of smoothing shine serum through the ends and misting with a flexible hold hairspray to lock in shape and control flyaways.
There's nothing quite like a braided top knot to instantly elevate an everyday denim jacket look! I love how effortlessly stylish it looks while keeping all that hair off your neck and highlighting cool blonde ribbons.
How to do this
1. Prep your hair by misting with the texturizing spray listed below to add grip, then pull out a couple of delicate face-framing strands around both sides of your face.
2. Smooth the rest of your hair up into a sleek, high ponytail right at the crown of your head and secure tightly using the seamless hair tie listed below.
3. Divide the ponytail into three equal sections and braid straight down in a classic three-strand braid, securing the bottom with the clear mini elastic listed below.
4. Gently pinch and tug at the outer loops of the braid (pancaking) to give it extra fullness and dimension before wrapping it around the base.
5. Coil the braid loosely around the hair tie base to form a tall top knot, tucking the tail underneath and pinning firmly using the matte bobby pins listed below.
6. Finish the look by smoothing flyaways with the flexible hold hairspray listed below and giving the face-framing pieces a gentle flick with your fingers.
I love how chic this dusty rose tone looks on a classic rounded lob! The way the face-framing layers sweep back gives it so much movement without being fussy. It’s easily one of my favorite cuts to wear with a cozy turtleneck or style sleek for work.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with a smoothing leave-in cream using the smoothing blowout cream listed below to lock in hydration and prevent flyaways.
2. Mist your strands thoroughly with a protective barrier using the thermal heat protectant spray listed below before introducing any heat.
3. Section the hair into manageable horizontal layers, starting at the nape of the neck, and blow-dry using a high-powered hairdryer and the ceramic round blow dry brush listed below to curl the ends gently under.
4. When working on the front face-framing pieces, roll the round brush upwards and backwards away from your face to create that signature sweeping, curtain-layer swoop.
5. Once fully dry, lightly glide over sections with the ceramic flat iron listed below on low heat just to polish the bevelled curve at the perimeter without making it look pin-straight.
6. Finish by misting a small amount of the lightweight shine hair mist listed below over your entire style and tuck behind the ear if desired for an effortless, polished hold.
If you're looking for a fresh, sophisticated chop with an unexpected pop of color, this muted rose gold bob is calling your name! The soft, curved ends give it that timeless, chic French-girl silhouette, while the dusty mauve babylights add gorgeous dimension that catches every bit of light. It’s polished, playful, and so flattering!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with a lightweight blow-dry heat primer using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from hot tools.
2. Apply a dime-sized dollop of smoothing blowout cream to mid-lengths and ends for that ultra-glossy, frizz-free finish.
3. Section hair horizontally into manageable tiers, beginning at the nape of the neck.
4. Blow dry section by section using the ceramic round brush listed below, rolling hair inwards towards the neck to create that signature beveled curved-under bob perimeter.
5. When working on the side and front fringe sections, blow-dry the hair back and away from the face to create soft, cheek-framing curtain tendrils.
6. Polish the ends and tame any minor flyaways with a quick pass of a flat iron turned slightly inwards on low heat.
7. Finish by misting with the flexible hold hairspray listed below to lock in the silky rounded shape without losing bounce or movement.
If you want that perfect 'I woke up like this' cool-girl hair, this textured shaggy lob is honestly your best bet! The wispy layers give so much effortless movement, and the ashy blonde balayage keeps the whole vibe super fresh and dimensional without feeling high-maintenance.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with a lightweight styling mousse to give the layers flexible body and grip.
2. Blow-dry using a diffuser or rough-dry with your fingers, lifting at the crown to maximize volume and airy separation.
3. Apply a light mist of the heat protectant spray listed below before adding heat styling.
4. Take random 1-inch sections and create loose, alternating bends using a 1.25-inch curling wand, leaving the very ends straight for that modern undone texture.
5. Once cool, break up the waves by gently shaking them out with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb.
6. Spritz the texturizing sea salt spray listed below through the mid-lengths and ends, lightly scrunching upwards to emphasize the piecey feathered layers.
7. Finish off with a light dusting of the dry texture finishing spray listed below at the roots and through the crown for all-day wind-swept volume.
The ultimate quick and cute everyday style! I’m obsessed with a casual half-up top knot when you want your hair out of your face but still want to show off your length and loose waves. Leaving those two soft blonde pieces out in front frames the face so nicely, and the cool ashy balayage gives the whole bun the prettiest dimension. It's chic, easy, and looks like you didn't try too hard.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with the lightweight heat protectant spray listed below, then blow-dry smooth with a large round brush to give the roots some natural lift.
2. Using the 1.25-inch ceramic curling iron listed below, wrap vertical sections away from your face to create loose, relaxed S-waves through the mid-lengths and ends.
3. Section out two delicate front tendrils around your face and leave them loose to frame your features.
4. Gather the top third of your hair at the crown, gently pull it back, and secure it into a small loop or messy bun using the clear mini elastic hair ties listed below.
5. Gently tug at the loops of the top knot and pinch the hair on top of your head to add soft texture and volume.
6. Finish the look by misting all over with the flexible hold texturizing spray listed below to keep the waves undone and touchable all day.
This look is the ultimate chic, modern pixie cut with a soft feminine twist. It features cool smoky ash tones blended seamlessly with delicate pastel rose highlights through the swept bangs. Blow-dry it forward with a small brush to get that smooth, piecey texture that frames your face effortlessly.
How to do this
1. Start with freshly washed, towel-dried hair and apply a smoothing, heat-activated blow-dry cream to create a sleek yet weightless foundation.
2. Blow-dry the hair forward and flat against the head using the small paddle brush listed below to keep the nape and sides smooth.
3. Use a small round ceramic brush on the top crown and fringe sections, lifting slightly at the root to build soft, natural volume while directing the bangs across your forehead.
4. Emphasize the layered texture and subtle pastel pink pieces by working a dime-sized amount of the matte styling wax listed below between your fingertips and lightly piecing out the ends.
5. Finish the look with a light mist of the flexible hold finishing spray listed below to lock in the side-swept shape without stiffness.
If you want a haircut that screams effortlessly put together, this chin-length bob is the ultimate goal! It has that classic Parisian vibe with the rounded edges that hug your jawline in the most flattering way. A quick round-brush blowout and you're out the door looking like a million bucks!
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, damp hair and apply a smoothing blowout cream to damp mid-lengths and ends using the heat protectant blowout cream listed below.
2. Establish a crisp, precise center part with a fine-tooth tail comb.
3. Section the hair into manageable horizontal layers, starting at the nape of the neck.
4. Blow dry each section using a medium ceramic round brush, rolling the ends inward toward the chin to create that sculpted, beveled curve.
5. For the front face-framing pieces, pull the brush slightly forward and roll inward so they hug the jawline perfectly.
6. If needed, quickly pass a ceramic flat iron through any unruly sections, turning the wrist inward at the bottom to reinforce the bevel.
7. Finish with a dime-sized amount of lightweight smoothing hair serum listed below to tame flyaways and enhance shine.
If you want to play with fun colors without committing to a full bleach-out, this pastel pink melt is an absolute dream! Keeping your natural brunette base at the roots makes grow-out totally effortless, while the dreamy rose gold ends give you that instant ethereal, golden-hour glow with zero fuss.
How to do this
1. Start by sectioning damp, clean hair and apply a generous misting of the heat protectant spray with argan oil listed below to shield strands from hot styling tools.
2. Blow dry using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots along the middle part to give natural, soft body.
3. Take 1.5 to 2-inch vertical sections and wrap them loosely around the 1.25 inch ceramic curling iron listed below, leaving the last two inches of the ends out for a lived-in wave.
4. Alternate the curl direction around the sides, but ensure the face-framing pastel sections are curled away from the face to showcase the soft rose tone.
5. Gently rake through the curls with a wide-tooth detangling comb to break them into fluid, effortless S-waves.
6. Work a pea-sized amount of the lightweight smoothing hair oil listed below through the mid-lengths and pink ends to enhance shine and eliminate flyaways.
7. Finish with a light spritz of the flexible hold hairspray listed below so the waves stay touchable and breezy all day long.
This sleek ombré style is so chic and effortlessly gorgeous! I am completely obsessed with the seamless blend from that cool brown shadow root into the soft, creamy blonde ends. It looks incredibly polished while still feeling totally lived-in, and if you love a super clean, low-fuss center part, this look is an absolute dream!
How to do this
1. Start by washing hair with a color-safe, sulfate-free wash routine, then prep damp hair using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield your blonde ends from hot styling tools.
2. Blow-dry hair thoroughly using a large ceramic round brush listed below, directing the airflow downward from roots to ends to achieve maximum sleekness and seal the hair cuticle.
3. Create a clean, crisp center part using a fine-tooth rat tail comb.
4. Section hair into manageable layers and run a flat iron listed below through 1-inch sections, gently beveling the ends inward towards your collarbones and chest for a soft, natural curve.
5. Smooth down any flyaways at the crown and add luminous, non-greasy shine to your blonde lengths using a few drops of the nourishing hair smoothing serum listed below.
6. Mist lightly with the flexible hold hairspray listed below to keep the style smooth, straight, and in place all day long.
I’m honestly obsessed with this sleek, understated chin-length bob. It has that effortless French-girl elegance with the soft curved ends that frame the jawline so flatteringly. The cool ash brown shade gives it such an expensive, minimalist aesthetic. This style is chic enough for an everyday office look or dressed up for a cozy dinner date, and it keeps your routine quick and polished.
How to do this
1. Start with freshly washed, towel-dried hair and apply a smoothing prep serum using the lightweight blowout cream listed below to control frizz and add heat protection.
2. Establish a neat, straight middle part using a fine-tooth tail comb, ensuring the hair falls evenly on both sides.
3. Section the hair into manageable horizontal layers starting from the nape of the neck up to the crown.
4. Using a medium ceramic round brush and a blow dryer fitted with a concentrator nozzle, dry each section by directing the airflow down the hair shaft to seal the cuticle and create shine.
5. When reaching the ends of each section, gently roll the round brush inwards toward the jawline to create that soft, face-hugging curved bevel.
6. Finish the look by running a drop of hair smoothing serum listed below through the mid-lengths and ends to tame any flyaways and enhance glossy reflection.
Are you completely obsessed with cool, smokey blonde tones as much as I am? This mushroom ash blonde balayage is the ultimate low-maintenance dream because the soft shadow root lets your natural hair grow out without any harsh lines! The loose, face-framing waves give it such an effortless, put-together feel whether you're heading to the office or meeting friends for coffee. It's sophisticated, chic, and looks stunning across every season.
How to do this
1. Start by washing your hair with a color-safe, brass-neutralizing purple shampoo and follow up with a deeply hydrating conditioner to keep those ash tones bright.
2. On towel-dried hair, apply a generous mist of the heat protectant spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends to shield fragile lightened strands.
3. Blow-dry using a round ceramic brush to smooth the roots and mid-shaft, lifting at the crown for soft, natural volume.
4. Part your hair down the center, then wrap 1.5 to 2-inch vertical sections away from your face around the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below, leaving the bottom inch out for an effortless, modern finish.
5. Allow the waves to cool down completely, then lightly comb through them using the wide-tooth comb listed below to transform tight curls into soft S-waves.
6. Work a pea-sized drop of the lightweight smoothing hair oil listed below between your palms and smooth over the ends to eliminate flyaways and add a glossy sheen.
7. Finish the entire style with a light misting of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to lock in the bounce and movement without any crunchiness.
Braids will always be an absolute showstopper for romantic events and festival days. A detailed fishtail halo woven effortlessly into flowing mermaid waves creates unmatched dimension, especially on highlighted or balayage hair. If you want that full, ethereal look, never forget to pancake your braid gently once it's tied off—pulling apart those loops transforms a tight braid into a lush bohemian masterpiece!
How to do this
1. Start on clean, dry hair and prep the lengths with the thermal protection spray listed below before adding soft, loose waves with a 1.25-inch curling iron.
2. Mist hair with the dry texturizing spray listed below to add grip, making the braids hold securely without slipping.
3. Section off a deep side fringe across your forehead to frame your face softly, clipping it out of the way for now.
4. Starting near the crown on the heavy side of your part, grab a section of hair and begin an inverted Dutch fishtail braid, incorporating small pieces from each side as you curve it around the back of the head.
5. Continue braiding toward the side and down alongside the neck, transitioning into a traditional cascading fishtail braid through the mid-lengths, leaving the remaining hair flowing loose underneath.
6. Secure the end of the braid with a mini clear elastic band listed below.
7. Gently pancake the edges of both the crown braid and the hanging fishtail by pulling slightly on the loops to create maximum volume and dimension.
8. Blend the side-swept bangs smoothly over the temple, tucking the end neatly into the base of the braid, and finish with a mist of the flexible hold hairspray listed below.
There is honestly nothing cleaner or more commanding than a sharp, glossy blowout like this. If you want a style that instantly screams polished boss without doing too much, this sleek liquid brunette look is your best friend. It elongates the face and looks ridiculously healthy with a center part!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with a thermal protectant using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from high heat.
2. Blow dry the hair straight down in sections using a high-powered blow dryer and a large round ceramic brush or paddle brush to smooth the cuticle.
3. Create a crisp, razor-sharp center part from the front hairline down to the crown using the rat tail comb listed below.
4. Divide the hair into thin, manageable 1-inch horizontal sections and pass through with a flat iron using the ceramic straightening flat iron listed below, keeping slow, steady tension from roots to ends.
5. Gently bevel the face-framing layers slightly inward toward the collarbone to frame the jawline naturally.
6. Finish by smoothing a tiny pump of the anti-frizz smoothing hair serum listed below through the lengths and mist with the high-shine finishing spray listed below to tame flyaways and maximize reflective shine.
If you've been wanting to chop your hair into a pixie but are terrified of losing all your length, this bixie cut is honestly the ultimate middle ground! It has that cool 90s skater vibe with lots of feathered, piecey layers that frame your cheekbones perfectly. I love the contrasting shadow root because it keeps the blonde feeling super lived-in and low maintenance. Just flip your fringe to the side with a little matte pomade and you're good to walk out the door looking instantly chic!
How to do this
1. Start with clean, towel-dried hair and apply a quarter-sized amount of the lightweight volumizing mousse listed below to your damp roots to build foundational lift.
2. Mist your hair with the thermal heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands before heat styling.
3. Using a small round ceramic brush and blow dryer, rough dry your roots upward and toward the side, directing the crown and front fringe over in an exaggerated, deep side part for maximum volume.
4. Lightly run a mini flat iron through random face-framing pieces, flicking the razor-cut ends outward and back to give that piecey, rock-and-roll silhouette.
5. Dust the root volumizing and texturizing powder listed below right into the base of the crown and massage it in with your fingertips for effortless grit.
6. Work a pea-sized amount of the pliable matte styling pomade listed below between your palms and pinch individual tips along the side fringe and nape to define those wispy layers.
7. Finish the entire look with a generous mist of the flexible hold texturizing hairspray listed below so your effortless volume stays in place all day.
Whenever I have a wedding or outdoor summer event to attend, this braided updo is my absolute go-to! It keeps all your hair secure and off your neck while looking effortlessly intricate and romantic, especially if you have highlights to show off all the braid texture.
How to do this
1. Prep dry hair with a generous mist of texturizing spray using the dry texturizing spray listed below to give your hair grip and hold.
2. Part your hair down the center and section out two front panels along your hairline on both sides, securing the back lower section for now.
3. Begin creating a Dutch braid (or French braid) on one side starting from the temple, following along the hairline above your ear towards the back of your head.
4. Repeat the same braiding process on the opposite side, securing both braided ends temporarily with clear hair ties using the mini clear elastic hair bands listed below.
5. Gather the remaining hair at the nape of the neck along with the ends of both braids, twist it into a low chignon or roll it into a neat coiled bun.
6. Secure the bun firmly against your scalp using the sturdy matte bobby pins listed below, tucking the braided tails underneath to hide the elastic bands.
7. Gently pancake and tug the outer edges of the side braids to make them look full, soft, and dimensional.
8. Lock the entire updo into place and tame any flyaways around the crown using the flexible hold hairspray listed below.
Are you ready to channel your inner 90s rockstar? This shaggy, textured lob combined with soft Birkin-style bangs is the ultimate cool-girl statement. It delivers that perfect undone, woke-up-like-this vibe that looks effortlessly chic paired with a leather jacket or casual tee.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, towel-dried hair with a generous misting of the heat protectant and leave-in spray listed below to shield strands and add soft slip.
2. Blow-dry using your fingers and the lightweight hair dryer with nozzle listed below, rough-drying until about 80% dry, then smooth the bangs downward using a small round brush.
3. Lightly section the hair and use the 1-inch tourmaline flat iron listed below to create subtle, lived-in S-bends by gently rocking your wrist back and forth, leaving the ends straight and undone.
4. Allow the hair to cool completely, then shake out the waves with your fingers while misting the dry texturizing volume spray listed below into the roots and mid-lengths for that effortless, gritty volume.
5. Rub a dime-sized amount of the matte styling hair paste listed below between your fingertips and gently piece out the bangs and the ends to complete the rock-and-roll texture.
Honestly, whoever said messy buns are only for lazy days at home clearly never saw this look! It's so clean, chic, and high-fashion without feeling like you spent hours in front of the mirror. Tossing on a black turtleneck with an effortless top knot is officially my go-to power move for fall and winter.
How to do this
1. Prep dry or day-two hair with a generous mist of texturizing spray using the texturizing spray listed below to give your strands immediate grip, volume, and separation.
2. Gently backcomb slightly at the crown using a teasing brush to create that effortless, airy lift at the front and base of the updo.
3. Pull out a couple of delicate, slender strands right in front of each ear to frame the face softly before securing the rest.
4. Gather the rest of your hair smoothly up toward the crown of your head and secure into a high ponytail loop using a seamless snag-free hair tie.
5. Fluff, fan out, and wrap the ponytail around the base to create an oversized, textured top knot, pinning the shape securely in place using the matte bobby pins listed below.
6. Finish the look by misting a light, touchable hairspray all over to tame flyaways while keeping the bun bouncy and relaxed.
If you love vintage glam but want modern color contrast, this look is absolute perfection. The combination of deep shadow roots with an icy front money piece creates gorgeous framing, while those brushed-out vintage curls give off pure Old Hollywood vibes.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with a thermal shielding cream using the heat protectant spray listed below to keep bleached strands silky.
2. Create a clean, crisp center part using a tail comb, then blow dry your hair smooth using a round ceramic brush to build maximum volume and bend at the crown.
3. Section off the face-framing money piece sections and wrap them outward away from your face around a 1.25-inch curling iron using the styling wand listed below.
4. Clip each hot curl into place with styling duckbill clips and let them cool completely to lock in that sculpted retro S-wave shape.
5. Once fully cooled, remove the clips and gently brush through the waves using the wide-tooth comb or soft bristle brush listed below so the curves blend together seamlessly.
6. Apply a couple of drops of smoothing serum using the hair glossing serum listed below through the mid-lengths and ends for a mirror-like shine.
7. Finish with a generous mist of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to hold the sculpted waves in place all night without making them stiff.
If you want something ultra-chic and effortless, this wavy silver bob is a total showstopper! The soft shadow root makes growing it out super low-stress, while the icy tones give it that cool-girl edge without trying too hard.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, towel-dried hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield your strands and keep the cool tone shiny.
2. Blow-dry the hair using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots around the crown and side parting to create natural, airy volume.
3. Take 1- to 1.5-inch vertical sections and wrap them loosely around a 1.25-inch curling wand, leaving the very ends out for that relaxed, modern vibe.
4. Alternate the curl direction away from the face to create soft, undulating waves rather than tight ringlets.
5. Allow the curls to completely cool, then gently finger-comb through or run a wide-tooth comb through to break up the pattern.
6. Mist the mid-lengths and ends with a dry texturizing spray listed below and lightly scrunch to add lived-in separation and hold.
I really love how sophisticated and clean a classic long bob looks when you give the ends that soft, rounded C-curve toward the collarbone. Blending an ash brown base into a subtle, dusty rose gold sombre gives standard dark hair so much dimension without screaming for attention. It’s super versatile—you can pair it with a sharp blazer for work or let the soft tones shine on a dinner date!
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, damp hair and prep with a lightweight heat protectant smoothing cream listed below to shield strands and minimize frizz.
2. Section the hair into manageable horizontal layers starting from the nape of the neck up to the crown.
3. Using a medium-sized ceramic round blow-dry brush listed below and your blow dryer with a concentrator nozzle, dry each section smooth from root to tip, rolling the brush under at the ends to create that soft C-curve bend.
4. When blow-drying the front sections around the cheeks, pull them slightly forward and curve inward to gently frame the jawline.
5. For a super-sleek glass hair finish, run a digital tourmaline flat iron listed below through the mid-lengths, softly beveling your wrist inward as you pass through the ends.
6. Warm two to three drops of high-shine nourishing hair serum listed below between your palms and smooth over the surface flyaways and ends.
7. Finish by spritzing a flexible hold finishing hairspray listed below all over to hold the curved lob shape in place without any stiffness.
Are you completely obsessed with cool-toned, smoky pastel shades too? I had to share this stunning mushroom lilac lob because it strikes the absolute perfect balance between edgy color and effortless, chic styling! The dark ash shadow root seamlessly melts into delicate smoky lavender ends, which makes maintenance so much more forgiving than a solid platinum bleach. You can wear it straight for an ultra-sleek, glassy finish or add these relaxed, tousled waves to give it body and movement. It is hands down one of my favorite modern bob styles to try whenever you want a dreamy seasonal refresh!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with a lightweight styling mousse and the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from hot styling tools.
2. Blow-dry completely using a medium round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots to maintain airy volume at the crown and smooth out the cuticle.
3. Divide your hair horizontally into top and bottom sections, and clamp the top portion away with sectioning clips.
4. Using the 1.25-inch ceramic curling iron listed below, take 1.5-inch vertical sections and create alternating loose S-bends or waves, leaving the very ends straight for that modern, lived-in blunt effect.
5. For the front face-framing pieces, curl away from your face starting around cheekbone height to give that open, soft curtain bend.
6. Once the entire head has cooled completely, mist with the dry texturizing spray listed below and rake your fingers gently through the waves to break up uniform curl patterns.
7. Finish by applying a tiny drop of the lightweight smoothing hair oil listed below to the ends for shine and separation, followed by a mist of flexible hold hairspray.
