This autumn/winter there are plenty of hairstyles to tempt. Team ELLE put six new season trends to the test, and instead of calling on the pros we styled each look ourselves, from pretty ponytails to androgynous quiffs. But which ones for you?
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
1
<p>Georgia Collins, ELLE Deputy Beauty Editor<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Trend:</strong> The Workwear Bun, seen at <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/catwalk/collections/alberta-ferretti/autumn-winter-2011">Alberta Ferretti</a></p><p><strong>How-to: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Verdict: </strong>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 an
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
2
<p>Emily Cronin, ELLEuk.com News Editor<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Trend:</strong> The Hair Accessory, seen at <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/catwalk/collections/louis-vuitton/autumn-winter-2011">Louis Vuitton</a></p><p><strong>How-to: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Verdict:</strong> 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 gar
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
3
<p>Kat Webster, ELLEuk.com Picture Editor <strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Trend:</strong> The Plait, seen at <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/catwalk/collections/lanvin/autumn-winter-2011">Lanvin</a></p><p><strong>How-to: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Verdict: </strong>It’s a really sweet look, good for lazy days.</p>
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
4
<p>Lauren Barge, ELLE Fashion Production and Bookings Assistant<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Trend: </strong>The Girl/Boy, seen at <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/catwalk/collections/dolce-gabbana/autumn-winter-2011">Dolce & Gabbana </a></p><p><strong>How-to:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Verdict:</strong> I love this look – it’s the perfect work wear look, cool with a sophisticated edge.</p>
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
5
<p>Suzanne Scott, ELLE Beauty Writer<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Trend:</strong> The Pony, seen at <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/catwalk/collections/roland-mouret/autumn-winter-2011">Roland Mouret</a> and <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/catwalk/collections/valentino/autumn-winter-2011">Valentino</a> <strong>How-to: </strong>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 separ
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
6
<p>Amy Lawrenson, ELLEuk.com Beauty Writer<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Trend:</strong> The Sixties Style, seen at <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/catwalk/collections/bottega-veneta/autumn-winter-2011">Bottega Veneta</a></p><p><strong>How-to: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Verdict:</strong> I like it, but it’s a bit too ‘done’ for me.</p>
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Billie Eilish Suffered Blonde Hair Identity Crisis
Gwen Channels Cher With Peroxide Waterfall Hair
You Need To See Anne Hathaway's Pixie Crop
ELLE Edit: 11 Volumising Shampoos For Fine Hair
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below