Best Hairstyle Trends 2017, 2018: NYFW Spring Summer 2016: Braids, Ponytails, Modern Chignons Looks, Cuts

Intricate braids and chignons took center stage at the NYFW Spring/Summer 2016 shows. And believe it or not, these are styles that you can achieve right at home. We’ll show you step-by-step and even fill you in on which products to use. You’ll be strutting down the street (your own personal catwalk) looking fab!

Pulling inspiration from a 1950’s black and white photograph of her grandparents, Marissa Webb’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection combines the structure of military uniform with the femininity of delicate dresses. TRESemmé Stylist Jeanie Syfu found her inspiration for the two hair looks from the juxtaposition of the soft fabrics and structured lines of the collection.

Side-Swept Bun:

1. Prep wet hair with TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Wave Creation Sea Foam and rough-dry or diffuse, using fingers to bring out natural texture.
2. Create a deep side part using a tail comb and clip away a 2-inch wide section from the part.
3. Spray TRESemmé Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo on to hair to absorb excess oil, then pull hair into a low, messy side bun, securing with an elastic and bobby pins.
4. Apply TRESemmé Extra Firm Gel along the hairline and behind the ear on both sides to create a glossy finish.
5. Release 2-inch section and tease with a comb, then sweep the section across forehead and tuck behind the ear.
6. Finish the look with TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Firm Control Hair Spray.

Side-Swept Down-Do:

1. Prep wet hair with TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Wave Creation Sea Foam and rough-dry or diffuse, using fingers to bring out natural texture.
2. Create a deep side part using a tail comb and clip away a 2-inch wide section from the part.
3. Apply TRESemmé Extra Firm Gel along the hairline and behind the ear on both sides, and pull loose hair back into a half-up low ponytail at the nape of the neck, securing with an elastic.
4. Release 2-inch section and tease with a comb, then sweep the section across forehead and tuck behind the ear.
5. Set the look with TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Firm Control Hair Spray.

James Pecis for beauty.com used products from PHYTO to create the looks for Rachel Comey. The inspiration: desert warrior.

Get The Look:

1. Prep the hair with Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray and rough dry it in. The goal is to get added volume and texture into the hair

2. Roughly go through the hair section by section, adding in the Phyto Professional Matte Texturizing Paste. This will give the hair the tackiness to hold the look together.

3. Divide the hair into five sections: one at the top, one on each side and two in the back.

4. Within each of these sections, pull the hair back and tie the hair into square knots. The result will look like a knot-braid, which will be secured with an elastic hair band at the end.

5. Finish by misting Phytolaque Soie Hairspray to keep in place

“It’s the 30^th anniversary of Hervé Léger so we’re embracing a new direction with a more organic quality in our handwork and elements of nature incorporated into the collection so we wanted to collaborate with Orlando on a softer braid and really play with texture more than we have before.”- Lubov Azria, Hervé Léger, TRESemmé Designer Partner SS’16

“It’s a new softer look for our Hervé Léger girl this season, she’s still creating a strong statement with the braid but we’ve played with making this more relaxed with purposely pulled out with loose pieces that frame her face and create beautiful movement when she walks.”- Orlando Pita, New York Fashion Week Ambassador for TRESemmé

Step 1: Start by washing your hair using Perfectly (un)Done Shampoo and Conditioner and towel dry.

Step 2: Apply Runway Max The Volume Root Lifting Cream from the roots to ends and blow dry with a round bristle brush.

Step 3: Create a deep side part and then starting from the crown, begin French braiding down across the forehead. Feed hair from underneath so the braid is raised up and let a few strands of hair fall onto the forehead to create additional texture.

Step 4: Secure the braid into a low pony at the nape of the neck with a small elastic and pull over your shoulder.

Step 5: Finish the look by spraying Perfectly (un)Done Ultra Brushable Hold Hair Spray for light hold.

The VICTOR ALFARO S/S16 runway show displayed the talents of power duo Pat McGrath and Eugene Souleiman on make-up and hair respectively. When it came to hair, Souleiman said that he was struck by the graphic, asymmetrical and linear lines of the Alfaro collection. “When I looked at the knitwear, it was as if it had almost been braided.” Souleiman gathered a triangular section of each model’s hair somewhere on the head and created a braid tight to the head. They all looked like they were from the same family but they were not exactly the same. One braid down the center, the other down the side, and another diagonally placed. The idea was strong but minimal, just like the clothing.

Macadamia Professional International Creative Director and celebrity stylist Giannandrea made the “The Back Knot” a Fashion Week must-have at the Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2016 show. A modern twist on the Asian classic top knot, here’s how he did it:

Get The Look:

1. Slightly damp hair with water and create a center part all the way to the highest point of the head. Evenly distribute Macadamia Professional Foaming Volumizer from the roots to the ends.
2. Section hair from top of head to ears, combing down from the part. Take back, large sections and blow dry using a diffuser and the Macadamia Professional Boar Bristle Paddle Brush.
3. For heat protection and added shine, apply Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Spray onto dried hair. Run a flatiron through all sections to straighten hair.
4. Gather all hair at the nape of the neck using the paddle brush and create a tight, low ponytail. Secure the ponytail in place with an elastic and reinforce with pins.
5. Then, secure the weft of extensions onto the elastic.
6. Take a small section of the weft to hold aside.
7. With remaining hair in the pony, create a loose loop and secure with another elastic.
8. Wrap the small section of loose hair around the elastic, securing it with a pin and spray the Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray for lasting placement.

Odile Gilbert for Kérastase Paris created looks for the Jason Wu show. The inspiration behind the look was mid-century modernism. Odile created a new version of the chignon, featuring a slicked back style, set at back of head, perfectly in between ears. The resulting look was a very sleek chignon with a wet-look finish. The exposed neck added a hint of sex appeal without being too overstated.

Get The Look:

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1. Start the look with dry hair.
2. Spray Matérialiste to the palms of hands and apply to roots of hair to add texture.
3. Take liberal amount of Crème de la Crème from root to shaft and slick hair back until it’s smooth and shiny.
4. Brush hair back using fingers to give a trace of texture and leave “finger tracks”.
5. Gather hair slightly higher than the nape of the neck and at a height in line with the ears.
6. Next, pull hair back to a ponytail, split the hair into two sections and twist hair to create a modern chignon and secure with multiple elastics for added texture.
7. Finish the style with Laque Dentelle for a sleek, wet look.

Ted Gibson created a beautifully unique ponytail for the Pamela Rolland Spring/Summer 2016 show.

Get The Look:

1. Create center part
2. Blowout smooth with Kerastase’s Mousse Bouffante
3. Apply L’Oreal Professionnel’s Wet Domination Extreme Splash to roots only (about 1-2 inches) for super sleek shine and texture
4. Attach collar a round neck over smoothed down hair attaching in the back
5. Use rat tail comb to pull up and loosen hair at the sides around the face

James Pecis for Beauty.com using Alterna Haircare completed looks for the Lela Rose show. The inspiration was feminine beauty with a modern edge.

Get The Look:

• Prep dry hair with Alterna Haircare Bamboo Volume Uplifting Root Blast, applying the product from roots to tips
• Apply Alterna Haircare Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse around the hair line. Rough dry hair with a blow dryer
• Create a natural bend and add texture by using a 1” curling iron
• Apply a liberal amount of Alterna Haircare Bamboo Style Cleanse Extend Translucent Dry Shampoo to the back sections of hair and back comb the lower center section
• Loosely pull that section back and tie hair into 2 knots, securing with bobby pins
• Mist Alterna Haircare Caviar Anti-Aging Working Hair Spray to keep in place

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