Crazy Desires

So you have found the perfect ensemble to wear for your evening party, the glossy skin from a salon visit and that perfect pair from Jimmy Choos. What you didn’t figure into this style calculation was that your lovely locks would grow exponentially to the heat and humidity and turn into a mass of frizzy unruly curls. Before you cringe with mortification as you look yourself in the mirror, here are five ways to manage your mane this summer and brush in the trendy factor.

1)      The messy bun look – The easiest thing to do with frizzy hair is a slightly messy bun with a side part. Look into your bag for a few hair clips or a hair band and a hairspray. Scoop up some hair straightening cream and run it through your locks, slowly gathering them together into a low ponytail. Twirl the ponytail, make a loose bun and fix it with bobby pins. It’s great because it does not have to be perfect and keeps the hair out of the way.

 

2)      The braided look:  The hottest this season is the milkmaid braid. This is not only simple and practical, you can carry it off with almost any wear. Part your hair down the middle, create two braids on each side, and lock them with hair pins or elastics. If you have long enough hair, you could cross the braids at the top of your head and then twist them into a low bun at the back. Coat your hair with a hairspray if you want no flyways.

 

3)      The slick black curly ponytail: If your straight hair cannot hold a curl then you might need a styling product combed in. Slick it back with a gel, gather the mane at the nape and tie it with an elastic. Separate the ponytail into two or three sections and use a double barrel curling iron to get three strands of soft curly hair.

 

4)       The headgear: Sometimes the only thing needed to add the cool element is a headgear. Wrap your head with a bandana or a scarf or a straw hat if you are planning to go out in the heat and don’t want to tie up your locks. If you have really short hair, then look out for the cute hair pins – the bobby pins and barrettes of all kinds. Try pinning a flower or tucking one into the locks for that chic summer look.