Hair Trends Spring/Summer 2011

Nelson Brown, owner of Five Star salon browns, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, regularly assists at the London, Milan and New York Fashion Shows.  Watch this space as he gives us an update every season on the real hair trends from the runway...

Where:
London Fashion Week
When:
Friday 17th – Wednesday 22nd September 2010
Shows:
Louise Amstrup
Burberry
Peter Pilotto
Roksanda Ilincic

Nelson reports:

I would say that 'self finished' would be a look that proved popular at the most recent London Fashion Week shows. This sounds incredibly easy, but actually for us dressers, we've never been taught to be messy! We live by the comb and die by the comb, so spring/summer 2011 caused a real reaction, as hair had to be effortless, pinned but not forced, and had to stay and last the show!
 

Designer: Louise Amstrup
Key Hairdresser: James Pecis

Louise Amstrup wanted a 'desert girl' look. Soft chiffons were created and teamed with hair that showed effortless control. Hair was damped down with salt spray and then finger dried for a rough texture. A side ponytail was placed and the look was born from the hot desert sun.
 

Designer: Burberry
Key Hairdresser: Neil Moodie

Burberry has seen a biker 'chic' revolution with unstructured partings, flat movement and effortless control – perfect for the Burberry girl. For the guys, it was an oiled-up biker boy look, using shine spray to add gloss.

As a whole, this season was all about unique texture that was individual and uncontrived, yet wasn't forced. 2010 will be known for dishevelled hair, on the edge of grunge almost, so are we seeing this trend swing back? The modern girl however, always wants to look stylish but never tries hard to achieve it.
 

Designer: Peter Pilotto
Key Hairdresser: James Pecis

Buns were the key look at the Peter Pilotto show. When placing the bun shape, the bun was pushed flat to the head and wrapped unevenly to form an unprocessed, un-clean look.
 

Designer: Roksanda Ilincic
Key Hairdresser: James Pecis

The Roksanda show was a great opportunity to see polished, clean hair that wasn't brushed but remained bouncy and full of life. The large tongs were used here to buckle the hair rather than curl it, so the ends had no loop but still had the finish." All in all, the collaboration of the shows in which I assisted James Pecis & Neil Moodie, gave effortless street chic for spring/summer 2011. To achieve a similar look yourself, speak to your stylist who should guide you through the process.
 

Nelson summarised:

All in all, the collaboration of the shows in which I assisted James Pecis & Neil Moodie, gave effortless street chic for spring/summer 2011. To achieve a similar look yourself, speak to your stylist who should guide you through the process.