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You’re thinking of going for something different to update your do
What do you go for? 4-You takes a look at the current styles and how to wear them
Take inspiration from your celebrity of choice for an up-to-date wearable look that’s right for you…
Fringes
Fringes have been on-trend for a while and show no signs of going away. They’re fashion forward and flattering and can update a style-less mop without you having to lose anything from the length
Fringes are pretty, feminine, and soften to enhance your features. As with most styles, you simply need to pick the right fringe for you to make the most of your face, whether it be a side-sweeping affair, heavy, messy or a super-long lash-skimmer
Keep it short and sharp if your hair is fine or you have a long forehead you would like to disguise
Wear it swept to the side if you have a heart-shaped, square or oval face and medium to thick hair, or go for heavy and blunt if you want the focus drawn to your eyes. Feathered styles suit short hair and delicate features
Up-dos
Up-dos are currently enjoying a renaissance – think Gemma Arterton’s party look in Quantum of Solace. For a glam party look that doesn’t scream “I’ve tried too hard”, think along rock and roll lines rather than wedding
Take Amy Winehouse as your inspiration and go for a toned down beehive. The luscious Eva Mendes works it fantastically well. Keep it messy and not too perfect and for a kooky look, adorn with an on-trend bow
Alternatively, look to the red carpet for old-style Hollywood glamour
Kate Winslet’s classic, simple style or Maggie Gyllenhaal’s neat upswept do from this year’s Golden Globes ceremony are timelessly elegant
Layers
Layers are good for everyone, you simply need to adapt them to suit you
The New Straight
Hair is no longer stair-rod straight. It’s all about movement which means working with your natural hair type
Look to Gwyneth Paltrow for your inspiration. Since being spotted at the Iron Man premieres sporting a revitalised style that is flirty, fun and youthful, she has put herself firmly back in the spotlight. Gentle waves and that shiny, multi-tonal blonde colour take years off her
One step shy of hippy-chic, Gwyneth’s hair is grown-up boho with its luxe finish. Kinks and natural-looking movement give the impression of minimal effort and natural beauty
A centre-parting gives a 70s vibe, perfect for teaming with a pair of fashion-focussed high-waisted flares
Short
The crop has taken over from the bob as the most current look to go for, ever since Victoria Beckham went back to her short roots
Already popular with the likes of Pixie Geldof, Agyness Deyn and Jaime Winstone, it was the former Posh Spice who really made us all gasp with that uber-flattering pixie cut
Whether you copy Agy’s platinum blonde or Katie Holmes’s rich brown, a short cut will look super-chic or perfectly punky. Wear it sleek or messy
If you’re still rocking the bob, update it with a sleek, defined take on last year’s Pob or muss it up with product for a care-free effect
Mid-length
For mid-length styles, the look is quirky and unkempt like Alexa Chung’s tousled, wild style
If you like a sleeker look, think Paris Hilton’s smart and chic locks
Long
Sexy, ruffled tresses are the most modern for long styles
Layers will add bulk and definition and help prevent your hair from looking flat and out of condition
A tousled bed head is the most relaxed and rock-chic of all the styles but wear it waved, sleek or curled for elegant party glamour
Red Hot
Red is currently enjoying a renaissance but it’s most certainly not a case of one shade suits all. Luckily, however, every hue from carrot to copper and flame to auburn is hot at the moment so go for the shade that best suits you for a flattering, on-trend look
Blondes
Blonde hair has the least shine so make sure you go multi-tonal when colouring your hair
A platinum shade like Agyness Deyn or Pixie Geldof will look very punk-rock and is so now
Go for a strong, natural-looking shade rather than a subtler, sunkissed look for the most up to date effect. A mix of tones will ensure that your colour doesn’t look flat
Pale skin looks good with lighter shades, while olive skin suits warmer tones. Check out Gwyneth Paltrow’s shiny locks for inspiration, or Kate Moss’s funky colour
It’s important the style you go for suits the shape of your face. Take a look at our guide to see what styles have the wow-factor for you
Photo by prphotos.comQueen of Hearts
Heart-shaped faces look good with a side-swept fringe to soften the features
Hair should fall below the jaw line to avoid drawing attention to a narrowing lower half, so straight looks which curl into the chin are a no-no.
Ends should be kept fluid with plenty of movement to help balance the face. Sophie Ellis Bextor and Thandie Newton both have heart-shaped faces
Photo by prphotos.comIt’s Hip To Be Square
Square faces really suit long, wavy styles which soften the jaw line
Dita Von Teese and Minnie Driver both look their best when their hair falls in feminine waves
Photo by prphotos.comRound and Around
Elongate a round face with volume at the roots. Avoid jaw length styles and blunt fringes so that you don’t add width to your face
Feathering and layering both suit round faces – just look at pictures where round-faced screen beauty Kirsten Dunst and rock offspring Kelly Osbourne look best and you’ll see why it works
Photo by prphotos.comThe Small Faces
If you have a small face or features, a gamine pixie crop will suit you
Katie Holmes has gone from comparatively cute to simply stunning since she’s had the chop, while Mrs Beckham has gone from try-hard to effortlessly stylish
Photo by prphotos.comThe Long Haul
Sarah Jessica Parker’s long face works best with her trademark long, wavy hairstyle
Resist using straighteners if you want a style to flatter and be sure to avoid a centre parting. The bounciness of curls and waves widens the face to create balance
Photo by prphotos.comOval
If your face is oval, you’re extremely lucky
The Catherine Zeta Joneses among you can get away with almost any style that takes your fancy
If your unsure what new look might suit you, spend some time talking to your Forresters stylist at your next appointment. They are all trained to an exceptionally high standard and will be able to advise you on what would work for you and have the skills to make it happen
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All the hottest styles are celebrity-led. A star-endorsed style is the best way to start a trend. We take a look at some of the most style-savvy celebs
Photo by prphotos.comKate Moss
Every fashionista worth her salt loves Miss Moss
She’s been at the top of her game for over a decade and is still leading the way when it comes to fashion, hair and beauty
A lover of the carefree approach, La Moss rarely looks less than gorgeous
Her latest mid-length blonde cut looks as good rock-chick messy as it does glamorously sleek
Photo by prphotos.comJaime Winstone
One of a crop of young pretenders, Jaime certainly has a unique style
Her kooky looks make her a perfect canvas for some of the more outrageous styles around but she looks her most beautiful when her hair is cropped short
Whether blonde or dark, the pixie cut shows off her elfin features. Edgy and cheeky, she rocks this style with bags of attitude
Photo by prphotos.comDaisy Lowe
Daughter of Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale and former rock chick Pearl Lowe, Daisy has all the credentials for a style icon
Her shaggy mane and unkempt fringe are the epitome of rock chic and there’s currently no one more on-trend
Super shiny and super dark, her long locks look covetably cool with a slight so-right-now wave and lash-skimming heavy fringe
Photo by prphotos.comAlice Dellal
Model and socialite Alice Dellal also drips with low-key rock and roll glamour
Favouring the long, loose, and layered and dare we say, dishevelled look that is just so darn cool, her hair looks best super-long, super-loose and super-blonde
For a more workable look, go for controlled waves
Photo by prphotos.comAlexa Chung
Alexa Chung’s mussed-up mid-lengths are covetable for everything they represent
Not only does she look effortlessly stylish, she looks girly and carefree
However, your hair must be in optimum condition to carry off the look
Glossy, nourished locks are the order of the day, with no hint of a split end in sight. Only then can you get away with Alexa’s natural style
Photo by prphotos.comPixie Geldof
The coolest of the Geldof sisters, Pixie’s Twiggy-esque blonde crop is a retro nod to the swinging 60s and can look both cute and sophisticated
Photo by prphotos.comVictoria Beckham
The former Posh Spice is finally emerging as a bona fide style icon with her fashion forward crop
It yells attitude and highlights her feline features
Photo by prphotos.comAgyness Deyn
Model-of-the-moment Agyness Deyn’s punky style is unique
There’s no one else around at the moment rocking the style in quite the same way
Blondest blonde, it’s also super-shiny, sweet and kooky
Photo by prphotos.comGwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth’s revitalised style is flirty and fun and takes years off her
The gentle waves and shorter cut lift her face. Remember those pictures that saw her promoting her most recent flick Iron Man?
Her shoes may have gained the column inches but it was her fabulous hair that the rest of us noticed
Photo by prphotos.comLeighton Meester
Whether it’s red-tinged or brunette, this Gossip Girl’s tresses always look gorgeous
The chameleonic Leighton Meester knows the power of a different ‘do and whether she wears it sleek or curled, she always looks simply elegant
Photo by prphotos.comBlake Lively
Blake’s California girl style means tumbling blonde tresses are hot for her
Working surfer-girl chic with messy waves or Cali-gloss with gloriously-groomed ringlets, face-framing layers add versatility to her style
