2010 Spring / Summer Hair Trends Directly From The Catwalk!

On the runways of Milan, Paris, London, and New York for Spring/ Summer 2010 the 1940s waves were the Cats Meow and the 1970 inspired texture was Awe Sooky Sooky. So get your note pads out, your big barrel curling irons heating up and the flat irons plugged in because I am going to break it all down so that you too can look like you just exited onto the catwalk.

1940s WAVES

This style was all the rage at Christian Dior's show. These waves are very firm but not curly, so make sure you are using at least a 2 inch curling iron. This style should be worn off center or on a side part, but never on a center part. A center part will create a triangular shape and that is not flattering for any face shape. Length should fall below the shoulders to achieve the full effect of this style.

1970s Inspired Texture

This style was really hot, especially on the runway of the Chloe show. Similar to that of the 1940s waves but almost bordering a bed head look. You can create this style with a 2 inch curling iron. Start curling the hair mid shaft and slowly work your way down leaving the ends out, allowing the ends to be frizzy. Then run a flat brush through your hair to break up the waves. Finish it off by applying a shine cream from mid shaft to the ends. This style is suitable for all parts; center, off center, and side. Remember this style should be worn messy as if you just got out of bed!

Smooth Straight Naturally Long Hair

Anna Sui also took us back to the 1970s with her version of the severely off center parted smooth hair, slightly different from that of the classic 70s style. Unlike our 1970s predecessors this modern version of straight hair is smooth with volume and bounce on the ends. You can achieve this look by first using a root lifter and drying the hair with your hands tossing your head upside down. Then with a large round brush, round brush your hair focusing on smoothing the ends. To create volume, use large velcro rollers applying two inch by two inch sections around each roller creating a mohawk over the full length of your part, allow them to set for at least 20 minutes. Next, with a flat iron, run the flat iron from the roots to the mid shaft of your hair, leaving a little body and bounce on your ends.

Slicked Gelled Hair

Roberto Cavilli and Gucci broke down the barriers of sexual orientation connotations. This look is very strong and not for the timid. You can have this style by strongly defining your part with a comb and wear it as far to the side that is suitable for your face. Style with men's styling gel or cream but no heavy waxes or pomades.

Milk Maid Braids are all the RAGE!

Alexander Wang took a hair style from the farm lands and turned it out on the runway. This style is is so easy and can go from day to evening without doing a thing. For you to achieve this style all you need to do is wash you hair, apply some styling product such as a styling foam to give your hair more texture, then power dry your hair with your fingers upside down. To Finish off, start by loosely braiding the hair slightly higher than mid shaft to the heavy side of your part allowing it to fall over your shoulder.