ELLE Wears the Hair Trends

Georgia Collins, ELLE Deputy Beauty Editor
 

Trend: The Workwear Bun, seen at Alberta Ferretti

How-to: Using lots of Elnett, from £2.03 (boots.com), a fine toothed comb and a Mason Pearson I misted my hair all over with hairspray and swept it into a side part then wrapped my hair around itself into a tight bun. With some more hairspray spritzed on my fingers I ruffled the front section to loosen it up a little and teased out some baby hairs around my exposed ear.

Verdict: Normally a strict centre parting girl, the side part took a little getting used to, but I loved how it changed my face and made me look more demure. It’s a perfect style for the office and something I could wear with any outfit.

Emily Cronin, ELLEuk.com News Editor
 

Trend: The Hair Accessory, seen at Louis Vuitton

How-to: This trend requires literally no effort—just do your ‘do, then pull a domino mask (available from any costume shop) onto the top of your head.

Verdict: I tend to treat my hair like a pencil case, storing pens, eyeliners and sunglasses in the nest atop my head for easy, instant access. I also like repurposing pieces meant for other ends—I’ve been known to nick my date’s bow tie and wear it as a headband when the mood strikes, and I’ve learnt that sleep masks make fetching headbands after frizz-inducing long-haul flights. So when Louis Vuitton models capped their fetishy garb with gold domino masks, I knew I’d found my trend. The mask adds extra sparkle and mystique to nighttime looks. Channelling Kate Moss for £5 or less? I’m in…

Kat Webster, ELLEuk.com Picture Editor
 

Trend: The Plait, seen at Lanvin

How-to: I usually wear my hair either loose or in a topknot, whether I’m at work or off-duty. However, this plait is so simple! I didn’t use any styling products I just washed my hair and let it air dry so it had a natural wave, then I split my hair into three even sections, plaited and secured with a bobble.

Verdict: It’s a really sweet look, good for lazy days.

Lauren Barge, ELLE Fashion Production and Bookings Assistant
 

Trend: The Girl/Boy, seen at Dolce & Gabbana

How-to: I selected a part of my hair in the front and teased small sections to build volume. I gently brushed the teased hair out so it formed a smooth quiff. Finally I gathered my hair as I would to tie it up and used pins and hair spray to smoothe out the bumps.

Verdict: I love this look – it’s the perfect work wear look, cool with a sophisticated edge.

Suzanne Scott, ELLE Beauty Writer
 

Trend: The Pony, seen at Roland Mouret and Valentino
 
How-to: I worked through a little Kerastase Volumactive Mousse, £15.25, before rough blow drying my hair to keep some of the natural kinks. I positioned the pony in the middle of the back of my head as seen at Roland Mouret and secured with an elastic. I sprayed L’Oreal Paris Elnett, from £2.03 (boots.com), on to a Mason Pearson natural bristle brush and then ran the brush over the top of my head to smooth any flyaways.  I worked KMS Hairplay Soft Wax, £10.80 (feelunique.com), through my pony tail with my fingers to add some more texture and to separate the strands.  Lastly, to bring this pony up to date, I took inspiration from the Valentino and Topshop Unique shows and tied black ribbon from John Lewis into a bow around the base of the pony tail.
 
Verdict: I will definitely wear this look this season. I often wear a ponytail anyway but I love the edition of ribbon.

Amy Lawrenson, ELLEuk.com Beauty Writer
 

Trend: The Sixties Style, seen at Bottega Veneta

How-to: For this Sixties beehive the secret is in the prep; you need good foundations. I used Moroccanoil Extra Volume Shampoo, £17.65, and Conditioner, £18.55 (available September), followed by Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume mousse, £24, then blow-dried my hair upside down for mega volume. Using a Mason Pearson I back brushed the hair on top of my head and smoothed over to created the beehive shape. Next I twisted the hair in to a chignon and pinned. A spritz of hairspray finished the style.

Verdict: I like it, but it’s a bit too ‘done’ for me.