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Aug 25th, 2008 at 12:06pm
 
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Summer Hair Tips & Tricks
Pretty hot-weather hair is easier than ever, thanks to hero products and smart new styling tips.
By Gale Hansen

The 20's
SHE'S COME UNDONE
Humidity causes frizz, and frizz must be stopped. Even young women face this summer-hair truth. Most experts agree, however, that women in their 20s can get away with less hairstyling. Happily, the iconic surfer-girl look of long, sun-lightened, just-out-of-the-ocean hair is still going strong, says stylist and surfer Danny DiMauro, and he should know. Once a New York City stylist (at Warren-Tricomi, at Suite 303 in the Chelsea Hotel, and for photo shoots), DiMauro is now based in the Hamptons and plans to open a hip salon in Montauk this summer. Lots of time spent on the beach has taught him that working with the elements, not against them, is key to sexy summer hair. He recommends a spritz of Phyto Plage Protective Sun Veil ($20) postshower or swim to provide “shine and finish.” Hair then dries with natural volume but without frizz, giving your blow-dryer and hair a rest. “Superstraight hair doesn’t say summer,” agrees Matrix celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend. But without a dryer and a round brush to “smooth down the cuticle,” the right products are a must. He recommends the Biolage Sunsorials line of leave-in treatments ($14 each).

HOT-WEATHER CARE & STYLING
Twentysomethings should keep it simple with “roughly pulled back” ponytails and “sloppy” chignons, says New York City salon owner Garren. Pretty headbands are another great option, providing instant style for day and evening, says Townsend. Of course, casual styling doesn’t mean easing up on hair care. The longer styles that look so right at this time of year need nurturing, starting with shampoos and conditioners that smooth and strengthen hair. Pantene Pro-V’s new Beautiful Lengths 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner ($3.99) helps hair fibers maintain the right moisture level so they won’t dry out or swell with humidity and, you guessed it, frizz up. A proper moisture balance also makes hair stronger; resisting breakage allows for a smoother finish. Split ends are a big threat to the hair you’ve grown to love. Fight them with Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Split End Protector ($2.99). And don’t forget scent. Victoria’s Secret’s So Sexy Instant Detangler ($9.50) smells yummy and helps you comb through wind- and wave-whipped hair.

EASY ON THE COLOR
Summer is the season when we all want to go lighter, but since the sun will exaggerate what is done in the salon, stick to natural-looking color. Use a color-safe shampoo like Pantene Pro-V Expressions ($5.49) to make your shade last longer.

The 30s & 40s

UNPLUGGED
It seems the older we get, the more we crave control in everything, including our hair. Less willing to work with the elements, afraid of looking more unkempt than tousled and sexy, some women find it really hard to put down the blow-dryer. “Let’s just call them totally committed,” says Townsend. While heat styling for the beach is probably useless, if you crave a finished look, go for a salon blow-dry, says DiMauro. The extra wattage will give your style a better chance of surviving. Either way, product is key. Redken’s Real Control Intense Renewal ($14.95) offers serious conditioning, while John Frieda Weather Works Style Sealant Creme ($5.99) preps hair for humidity.

GREAT CUTS
Garren recommends sexy, layered cuts ending just above the collarbone with long fringe to frame the face. Anything longer can drag down your face, especially if you’re petite, and anything shorter can seem predictable. Beware too many layers or those cut too short, Garren adds, especially on curlier hair, where there’s the added danger of frizz and a boxy look. Longer shapes have more weight, and that heaviness keeps hair from being completely at the mercy of the elements, agrees Louise O’Connor, owner of the OC61 salon in New York City. If the water and weather are really doing a number on you, though, why not just go with it? “There is nothing like the sea to perk up a curl,” says Pantene celebrity stylist Danilo. “Whether in it or around it, your hair responds to the moisture and salt water.” To maintain curl control and ensure a pretty texture, Danilo suggests using Pantene Pro-V Curl Defining Scrunching Mousse ($3.99) and Curl Shaper Anti-Frizz Crème ($6.49). These two products (and an ocean!) are all you’ll need; there will be “less time fussing, less stress, and better results,” Danilo says.

SLEEK STYLING
Women over 40 need to rethink “messy little ponytails,” says O’Connor. Better idea: Pull everything back, O’Connor advises, for a more polished look. If you leave “little pieces out,” she warns, blow-dry them to “make sure you know what they’re going to do.” Try a sleek ponytail with a neat side part instead, secured anywhere from the nape of the neck to just below the center of the head, which heightens the cheekbones, says O’Connor. Ponytailed out? Then tuck ends in, creating a “chic but simple chignon,” says Eugene Toye, stylist at Rita Hazan Salon in New York.

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Reply #1 - Aug 25th, 2008 at 12:08pm
 
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COLOR QUESTION
“Nobody gets tan anymore,” says Garren, explaining why most women this age end up at the colorist’s, even if they aren’t going gray. Solid dark hair against light skin — all that contrast is not summery, he explains, adding that overlightened hair is not the answer either, as it easily looks washed-out. Hair needs more dimension after 40, agrees Rita Hazan, colorist and owner of Rita Hazan Salon. And it must be protected; the sun will turn hair color all manner of red, orange, and yellow, warns Garren. Ask your colorist for a stabilizing shampoo (Garren Color Stabilizing Shampoo, $30, is one) to maintain color, and spray on a UV shield, such as Fekkai SunShine Shield Spray ($22), to add shine and prevent fading.



The 50s & 60s

LENGTH LOGIC
Short haircuts are not mandatory after a specific birthday. If a look doesn’t suit your hair texture or personality, don’t do it, Townsend advises. People stay in such good shape now, notes Garren, that many women “don’t clock in at 50” even when they are. “Women are healthier and more active and able to look 10 to 15 years younger,” agrees Danilo. The trick, then, is to avoid what’s too youthful without dating yourself, he says. The danger here? Overly long hair can cause the dreaded “16/61 syndrome,” he explains — that is, looking “16 from behind, 61 from the front.” He recommends geometric shapes and “good clean lines” instead. “Elegance and simplicity look great on mature women,” he adds. A “sharp haircut” for women in their late 50s or early 60s that “makes a statement” is the best bet, says Garren, but that doesn’t mean it should be stiff or too extreme. “Dead-straight hair is challenging on women over 50,” he adds, not to mention very difficult to maintain during the summer. A strong, workable shape that adds definition to features and falls easily into place is ideal. DiMauro has noted that women (of all ages) are opting for shorter styles. He’s doing textured bobs shorter than the shoulder, sometimes up to the jawline. The cuts are looser, with a more modern feel than a classic bob, DiMauro says, which makes them perfect for climates that render precision styling nearly impossible.

TEXTURE PLAY
With hair accessories, be sure to proceed with caution, as many are just too girlish. Garren likes simple elastic headbands to pull hair back, creating a flattering tension at the hairline while letting the season’s rougher texture play out behind the headband, away from the face. As for texture in general, older hair looks better when it’s well groomed. John Frieda’s new Weather Works by Frizz-Ease line ($5.99 each) is made to do just that, taking weather out of the equation, offering frizz control, moisture, light hold, and UV protection. Gray really becomes an issue now, and most women still opt to cover it up. Ours is a “society dedicated to fighting aging,” points out O’Connor. Added bonus: The skin’s appearance gets a boost from vibrant hair color. “Older skin loses pigment,” explains Hazan, “so women have to compensate with hair color and makeup.” The most sophisticated choice is rich color with subtle highlights, which appears “less solid” than a single shade, she says, and ultimately reads like natural hair. To guarantee that color stays fresh, Hazan likes to put a glaze or a layer of gloss on the hair in between color treatments to seal in shine and vibrancy.

BIG-COMMITMENT CONDITIONING
Hair becomes coarser as it turns gray. That, combined with repeated coloring — and beaches, swimming pools, and golf courses — necessitates expert conditioning. Start with smart shampooing. Aveda’s plant-based Dry Remedy Moisturizing Shampoo ($24) counteracts even the most dehydrating conditions. As for improving rough texture, new Joico Re:Nu Age Defy Primer ($22) contains botanical oils, cashmere proteins, and a derivative of New Zealand wool to smooth and restructure older strands. Kérastase Paris Forcintense two-step treatment ($36 for four) works to rebuild hair from the inside out, making it stronger, more pliable, and intensely shiny. The bottom line? What comes natural to younger women — summery waves, blonde streaks, and shine — can be had by everyone. It just takes a bit more work.


I don't necessarily agree with everything stated in this article, but it has some good basic suggestions.

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Reply #2 - Aug 29th, 2008 at 7:30pm
 
Hmmm.  Thanks for sharing, BB.
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Reply #3 - Aug 30th, 2008 at 3:21pm
 
Huh I don't know about some of that styling mentality. Messy stuff always looks great on everyone else but every time I try it it just looks like I don't know how to style my hair.  Embarrassed I think I'll leave that mentality for around the house. And overly long hair looks beautiful on an older woman, no one will mistake her for 16 from behind if she's long and gray.  Cool These articles are so well intentioned but sometimes I wonder about them.  Roll Eyes
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Reply #4 - Aug 30th, 2008 at 4:32pm
 
When I'm 61, I'd be glad to look 16 from any angle!  Grin

I expect to be iron gray by then, like my gramma. I'm not scared of going gray, and I don't intend to dye.  Maybe people will start taking me seriously once I have gray hairs!

As far as messy styles go, I could only make them look good by accident.  One year I spent an entire summer (the summer after my pixie cut; it had grown out fo3 inches or so) hiking, camping, swiming in pools and lakes, not washing my hair for days and days, and there were days I'd wake up with that perfect messy look.  Nothing I could ever reproduce.
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Reply #5 - Aug 30th, 2008 at 8:44pm
 
I'm with you, Tanai. I can never get that messy look to look right. It always just ends up looking messy instead of stylishly messy. I'll stay with the sleek look, thanx.  Grin
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When I'm 61, I'd be glad to look 16 from any angle!  Grin


Grin I don't even want to look that young now so I doubt I would want to at 61.  Grin But seriously some women who color their hair and/or get "work" done it looks so fake, like they're trying too hard.  Tongue We should all trying to grow old gracefully so we aren't ashamed to admit our true age. Besides they say you're as young as you feel... even if you look older than dirt on the outside.  Grin Wink

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I'm with you, Tanai. I can never get that messy look to look right. It always just ends up looking messy instead of stylishly messy. I'll stay with the sleek look, thanx.  Grin


I'm not alone!  Grin But yep same mentality for me too.
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