Weddings, festivals and parties galore; summer really is the best time to experiment with your hair, but how to know where to begin? To help inspire you, we picked 3 of our favourite (and easiest!) summer ‘dos and sent our friend Ashlyn to The Painted Lady in Shoreditch to try them out. The best part? These express styles will have you in and out of the salon in under and hour. Score!
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1 The French Twist
Sure, Instagram makes this French-girl inspired look easy to pull off and it can be…if you leave it in the hands of a professional. Cool, laid back and effortlessly chic, if you're going for this style make sure you ask your stylist to leave out a few tendrils at the front to give it that messy, slept-in vibe.
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2 The Braid Crown
Not just for your 10th birthday party – we promise. With some expert skills, this retro updo can pack a serious punch at your next party. To give this look a modern twist, our pro tip is to keep it loose instead of tightly bound to the head, so once it's all pinned into place ask your stylist to loosen it out a bit and finish with a few spritzes of setting spray.
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3 The Braid/Bun Hybrid
Half braid, half bun, this versatile updo is the best of both worlds and suits just about everyone. Our advice? If you're heading out for a special occasion, take along some of your favourite flowers to the salon and ask your stylist to weave them into the braid for a little extra something something.