Since the dawn of the Golden Age of Cinema, the “seat” of hair trends is Los Angeles. Home to the who’s who of Hollywood elite, celebrity hairdressers collaborate with leading fashion houses to predict and shape trends in hair style & color. Traditionally, the biggest names in Hollywood hair have all been rocking different takes of hair trends...but this year, something odd happened. All throughout L.A., salon by salon...everyone was on the same page. The dominant hair trends? The mid-length chop, bangs of all varieties, and blunt-yet-textured ends, but all custom tailored to the individual. While this summer we’ll see all many of bolder trends emerging on Instagram (Cher hair, 70s shags & all manner of fashion color), these L.A. looks will endure well into the fall.
Bobs & Bangs
The bob hairstyle is evergreen, but a modern take that has emerged incorporates a shape that is cut right to the lips. Feathery bangs frame the forehead down to the eyebrows, slightly longer at the temples, and blended in the length. This hairstyle works for any length but looks best if you like to try hairstyles that are a little daring. Hair extensions can be cut and blended to this shape, but our topper units also add the kind of density and volume at the crown to make this work.
Blunt, Textured Ends
The lob has been a popular spring/summer hairstyle for over 20 years. The difference now is the trend towards natural texture, incorporating a strong perimeter with lots of choppy layers for dimension. This particular hairstyle is beloved by Nina Dobrev and Selena Gomez and draws attention to the face, neck and shoulders.
Mid-Length Cut
The mid-length cut can often seem boring and average, but the key to make it a little “extra” is by adding features to add a little drama and create interest. Long, choppy layers with the length down past the collarbone allow for a lot of fun movement without weight. This look is great if you like to do a little subtle change with your natural hair or your hair extensions without giving up too much of the length. For fine to medium hair extensions, stick with less layers and for thick, curly hair go for more.
Soft, Beachy Waves
Classic beach hair invokes the wild and carefree days of summers. It is a style that incorporates elements of the sea itself such as gold shells, tiaras or other hair accessories. It is free flowing and elegant because it is so simple, with casual, feathery wisps or perhaps a braid or chignon. This is the hair seen during Coachella or at the beaches that line the California coast, casual, imperfect and carefree.
Whispy Romantic Hair
Hair accessories have come back in a big way the past few years, and this look leans deeply into classic Italian elements. Textured, shiny waves of hair gathered in a simple chignon is as casual as it is whimsical. Baby hairs and loose strands in the front of the hair will delicately frame the face for a dreamy appearance. This look incorporates a long ponytail gathered into a chignon and pinned in place. Our wavy or curly tape-ins, particularly in ombre work perfectly to create this look.