The cutting edge
If you’ve ever had a “bad” haircut, you’ll know the importance of a good one. The right cut can boost confidence, enhance your features and reflect your personality.
Past trends
From 1980s perms to the “just-out-of-bed” messy hair of the noughties, past hair trends have seen it all. Ten years ago, blonde shades were all the rage, blow-waved into beach waves, and five years ago the curly bob was big, worn by actors such as Jennifer Lawrence.
The Butterfly Cut is a versatile, feathery cut which works best with wavy or curly hair. The longest layers are like “wings” and fall just below the shoulders so you can tuck them underneath and go short. It can frame the face and give the hair volume.
The iconic bob haircut has around fifty variations, so should suit any woman of any age. From the curved to the contoured, the shaggy to the smooth, it can be dried and styled quickly, and change from curly to straight with the use of heated hair irons.
Beautiful bobs
The Lob or long bob suits heart-shaped faces and usually falls a few centimetres below the chin.
The Choppy Bob can give movement to any type of hair. Straight or curly, the choppy bob frames the face and has, in the past, been embraced by actor Cameron Diaz.
The Blunt Bob is a shorter bob where the ends are cut into a straight line. It can give quite an impact visually and is usually cut without layers.
The Angled Bob suits most face shapes. It is more youthful and edgier than the blunt, cut to a diagonal with shorter layers at the back that are then longer at the front.
Hair masks and serums can both be applied to wet hair and have differing benefits. Masks should nourish and repair damage, whilst serums can minimise frizz and assist in styling. A good serum can add shine and soften the hair. It can make combing through easier and protect the hair from heat damage when blow-waving. Dry, dull hair can be softened and feel silkier.
Masks are a deep, conditioning therapy with concentrated ingredients to moisturise and nourish your locks. They can be left on the hair for several hours or even overnight. A good hair mask protects the scalp, nourishing the hair so that it looks naturally healthy and beautiful.
What’s hot for 2023? Can you believe perms are popping up everywhere on TikTok? The Permanent Wave dates back to the 1920s. Thankfully, the modern version is softer. Other trends include short cuts, fringes, and warm colours this winter such as coppers and the Princess of Wales’s fashionable shade, mocha chocolate. Alternatively, with the new Barbie™ movie being released in July, you could try the up-to-the-minute barbie-blonde. Whatever your style or colour, be proud of your hair and happy with your unique look.
Why not buy a new pair of earrings to go with a change of hairstyle? Like a good haircut, the right jewellery can make us feel more confident and reveal our personalities. There is a wide range of earrings from the classic to the modern and for every budget. Whether dazzling diamonds, on-trend Chandeliers or sculptural shapes made out of metal, we’re spoilt for choice. Even mis-matched earrings are still in vogue. And don’t forget our wonderful kiwi designers when treating yourself.
