Hairstyle trends for spring/summer 2009
There's a real 80s feel to fashion this spring - from the power dressing with shoulder pads to the baggy pants and, of course the big hair.
Southern Hairdresser of the Year Rae Palmer's award winning collection highlights the key hairstyle trends for 2009.
These are her reflections on the key looks and advice on which clients are best suited to the trends.
The Purdey
This modern purdey cut is a key haircut for spring/summer 2009 as it features a more block/heavy graduation. The graduation has been elevated slightly throughout the cut to achieve lift and volume in the shape. Heavier shapes like are great for the 'block looks' designers created on the catwalk this season.
Best for... Clients who like a classic shape but with a twist or modern edge.
Celebrity style icons...Laura Marling; Joanna Lumley
Big Hair
Big hair is back with an 80s blondie influence, hair was razorcut using a square graduation technique, this was to create softness, movement and femininity in the hair.
Best for... All clients as it is a versatile length being able to create great volume and texture allowing you to use various dressing techniques as well as on trend updos seen on the catwalks this season.
Celebrity style icons... Cheryl Cole; Joan Collins
The Bob
This bob shape has been cut with a more rounded shape to it so I could achieve a perfect glamorous full width shape to the hair. Full on glam with big-is-beautiful hair this season was also a real 80s influence seen everywhere on the catwalks this season.
Best for... All clients depending on the shape and length of the cut. This is a flattering length wearable by all.
Celebrity style icons... Nicola Roberts; Emma Bunton
The Crop
This tailored look works beautifully with spring/summer's most stylish tapered and tailored looks. The cut has been graduated through the sides using vertical sections to keep the hair and shape flat, with a soft disconnection on top allowing the hair to still move with softness and femininity.
Best for...Clients who wish for a stylish and edgy haircut yet still want a feminine edge.
Celebrity style icons... Pixie Geldof; Joan Baez
The Sweeping Fringe
This has an 80s Madonna feel to it, which is a key iconic influence on the catwalk this season. The triangular layers were slightly shattered on the ends with thinning scissors to create a real natural movement and voluminous texture. The fringe is very feminine and it has been cut with a disconnection so as not to be too heavy over the eye, and is cut asymmetrically to give a real sexy glamorous feel.
Best for...Clients who want a fringe but don't have the face shape to wear something shorter or less forgiving.
Celebrity style icons...Taylor Momsen; Kate Moss
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