Dig out your diffuser because 80s curls are back. From a retro dose of Flashdance frizz to the wet look perm your mum would never let you have at high school, this is your chance to be a comeback curl. On your own terms.
It might be a blast from the past but the new curl brings with it a fresh opportunity to disguise thinning hair, or add volume to a shorter style lacking in body. You only have to look to the Alexander Wang SS16 show to see how effective a bit of good old fashioned scrunching can be when done with modern day mousses and souped up styling tools. Throw in a full fringe for good measure and it’s a look that keeps on giving.
If your hair can barely muster up a kink, let alone a curl, there’s a whole host of tried-and-tested techniques to get those spirals a) in and b) to stay put. Tongs, wands and wavers are simple enough to use these days and when combined with the right products, can create natural looking curls in minutes. Ask your hairstylist for a demo and they’ll be happy to talk you through their favourite technique.
Already got the natural look? The secret to a modern head of curls is your cut. Leave it to the experts and book an appointment at the Daniel Galvin salon at Selfridges and try their brand new ‘Cuts For Curls’ menu. Created by hairstylist James Galvin in association with Kerastase, it’s every curly-haired girl’s dream and allows you to custom pick a cut that works for your curls. We guarantee you’ll leave looking (and feeling) like Carrie Bradshaw circa 1999.
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