Seductive Styles
Tuesday 21st August 2007 by Elizabeth Richards
If you’re the kind of girl who likes to wash and go, listen up. Autumn is on its way and its not good news. Gone are the messy ponytails, the casual up-do and the wavy surf-girl tumble. In come the very new, very grown-up, very groomed styles to reflect fashion’s total turnabout towards body-conscious clothing.
But it is of course only August: we’re still in wedding season and there’s plenty of time to indulge the inner scruff. Do keep hair neatly trimmed and in good condition – we’re still thinking goddess, not grunge, after all – but don’t be afraid to mess things up by swapping straightening irons for curling tongs and scraped-back styles for face-framing tendrils.
Clean hair is a must but slippery silkiness no good at all so do use a product to rough it up, boost volume, define loose strands and hold the whole lot in place. Insider’s tip: push pins in properly but leave the final twist from bands and elastics for loose but not drooping ultra-cool style.
ghd IV Styler, £119
Create curls, flicks and sexy waves in an instant with the latest addition to the infamous ghd portfolio of styling tools. Digital controls and ceramic plates deliver professional static-free results and it even has universal voltage. Perfect for jet-setting fashionistas!
Available at www.ghdHair.com 
Mop Glisten Volumising Spray, £10
Give hair a bit of oomph with this neat root-boosting spray that also adds shine and helps keep hair hydrated while still holding styles in place. An array of delicious ingredients help guard against environmental stresses – including UV rays – making this a great buy for your beach bag.
Available at wwwUrbanApothecary.co.uk
TIGI Frisky Scrunching Gel, £10.50
Use on wet hair for superb hold and volume or on dry for sexy texture, this lightweight gel comes with easy spray application and is suitable for any hair types and lengths. Unlike other similar products, this formula won’t overload fine hair and results last ages with absolutely no crunchiness.
Available at www.JasonShankey.co.uk
Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, £16
Fake the surfer girl look with this cult product that recreates the saltwater-soaked wind-whipped look to perfection so that even if you’ve spent all day in the office, your hair screams beach chic. Spray on, scrunch up and forget for a matte finish and mussed-up texture.
Available at www.HQHair.com
Fudge Skrewd Curl Enhancer, £8.50
Banish frizz and out of control curls with this clear gel which smoothes through lengths to lift and hold while adding volume from root to tip. For curly girls craving the casual chic look, its perfect: hair is bouncy, curls are defined and your style stays bang on trend.
Available at www.Asos.com
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