Must-have looks for autumn hair - cuts
Published
10th Sep 2007
by sophieh
With autumn just around the corner, there’s no better time to be offering your clients the latest must-have looks. That means an emphasis on glamour with a capital 'G', as these cutting and styling tips for the coming season explain.“Hair will have depth and interest, a clever blend of 70s retro styling with an ethereal aura. This season I will be playing with tight shapes and intense textures that have a loose outline. The look is softer and more feminine that we have seen for a while.” Antoinette Beenders for Aveda | “Wide, shattered fringes will reign supreme this autumn/winter. Whether you choose to wear yours as a full fringe, centre parting, pulled back, or to the side, this versatile peeper-sweeper will ensure your style oozes appeal. For inspiration, look to screen siren Anne Hathaway who has this look spot on.” Jennifer Cheyne, Cheynes Hairdressing, Edinburgh |
“Hair this autumn/winter is all about making a statement. Length is on the increase and edges are defined. No feathering is allowed – definite shapes are the only choice, and long fringes skim eyebrows. To show the cut off, hair needs to be worn super straight. This means condition has to be a high priority in the lead up to winter, and thermal protection products are essential for achieving straight, glossy hair. Curls are still cool but the cut needs to be kept structured with powerful dimensions.” Phil Smith, Toni & Guy, Salisbury, Wiltshire
| “Short hair is one of the biggest hair fashion trends of 2007 (see Agyness Deyn, the model of the moment) and this will continue into autumn/winter. Short crops with side partings and under-cut choppy cuts show a glam rock/punk influence. Curls and waves are still prominent and are part of a trend towards long, medium and shorter bob cuts, that appear with or without a fringe and with soft layers around the perimeter. They took a long time coming, but curls are here to stay. The glam set is back, the bigger the better – the perfect look for long tresses. Bobs are also a strong feature for this season, but softer than last year with movement and texture and low side partings.” Beverly C, London |  |
“This autumn/winter will be full of retro Hollywood glamour, so salons will be heating up the curling irons and perfecting their Marcel wave techniques. The bob will still reign as the favourite hairstyle for the cooler seasons, but will take on a much blunter, power-chic approach. Examples include Erin O’Connor, whose devil-may-care attitude to hair pays tribute to the flirty 30s, when women broke the mould of hair fashion by going short. The runways have also featured models with cropped locks and textured silhouettes ready for the new season. Hair should be kept shorter at the back, with longer layers caressing the front to create a gorgeous modern look. Also, layers should be kept chunky to ensure they are bang on trend for the coming months.” Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson Hair Body Mind, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
 | “Autumn/winter will see a move towards high maintenance and grown-up glamour with seduction being the name of the game. From tilted balances to disconnected floating panels, from seamless layers to head-hugging contours, the next season will be all about bespoke tailored cuts that are versatile, allowing your client to reinvent a look from sleek and sexy to glamorous grunge. The fringe will still be a sexy accessory. Think back to the old-school Hollywood looks of immaculate perfection and the gorgeous actresses of today who mix it up and make it fresh – Cate Blanchett, Reese Witherspoon and Charlize Theron. They are the epitome of style, luxury and glamour.” Andrew Barton, Saks Hair & Beauty, London |
“Haircuts are taking their influence from the 60s fused with the 80s, so there are a lot of high crowns in short and longer styles. Soft movement is in all cuts. Short hairstyles will have features within them – for example a disconnected fringe or a disconnected section at the nape. We will see big fringes starting to hit the streets. Fringes will have a lot more lift so be prepared to use hairspray to achieve that hold.”Karine Jackson, Karine Jackson Hair & Beauty, London
| “Modern geometry reflects the trends towards shorter looks that are favoured both on the catwalks and at street level. Geometric shapes, blunt lines and classic styles combine, with graduation remaining a strong feature. Shorter, textured shapes with longer lengths on top will also make for a bold, striking look that will continue to be popular into 2008 – as sported on celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Sarah Harding. For these styles, undercuts will feature as a strong element for the autumn/winter months. Working to reduce bulk, the undercut is not so much a fashion statement but a fantastic technique to give a slim-line, head-hugging look, avoiding the ‘mushroom’ effect. Strong, committed fringes are a statement in themselves and a big look for autumn/winter. This season sees 50s-inspired fringes making a big splash. Wear it shorter above the eyebrows, rather than eyelashes, and wide across the forehead.” Akin Konizi, hob salons, London |  |
"Modern glamour is back! The new hair order is simple sophistication – the look is groomed and glowing with health and vitality. Simplicity is key. Short hair is back with a wow factor – and very different from anything seen before. The look is glamorous; this is the ultimate statement cut. Long sweeping fringes, low parted to create a dramatic sweep, then tuckedbehind the ears and cropped short at the nape, this crop is always worn in lustrous condition."Richard Ward for Racoon International
 | “This season sees the influence of strong women with very sharp cuts. Hair will take on a masculine feel and super shiny hair is a must-have look. Ponytails will be worn very high with a whip-like look – the hair will be slicked back smooth and sleek – while the tail swings and flows. Bobs are still very popular but now the look is softened with a longer wispy fringe – think Posh Spice.” Angelo Seminara, Trevor Sorbie, London |
“The bob will still be strong for autumn and winter with the emphasis on quality and finish. Strong, square, eye-skimming fringes, geometric shapes and jaw-length cuts are key. Longer hair will be influenced by 40s glamour using Marcel waving, and will be all about sleek and shiny elegance.”Steve Rowbottom, West Row Hairdressing, Leeds
