BACK-TO-SCHOOL STYLE
Hair Trends for the Hallways
‘Tis the season for a new look as students step back into the classroom nationwide. Whether it’s toussled
tendrils, bold bobs, or cute and casual twists, celebrities are flaunting some fresh styles that are sure to make
waves on campus this fall. Capture their looks with these suggestions from Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day
Spas:
Toussled and Untidy Bold Change Playthings
The Look: Tumbling waves either in The Look: Short, cropped bobs that The Look: Sections of braids and
sleek tendrils or a more natural, are fun and fresh for the new off-centered buns help manage a
untidy look. school year. bad hair day with plenty of style.
As Seen On: Ashley Tisdale, As Seen On: Rihanna, Victoria As Seen On: Nicole Richie, Emma
Lauren Conrad, Kate Hudson Beckham Watson, Diane Kruger
Creating Curl: Whether you Bob Basics: The look of the Braid Band: Use braided hair to
choose hot rollers or a curling iron, moment is a deep, asymmetrical create a natural headband.
the right canvas is essential for bob with lots of layers that skim the Separate a front section of hair,
creating great-looking curls. Start jawline and flatter the face. then start a french braid working
with a volumizer like Root Lift from from one side of the face to the
Pureology to bring lift and finish. The trick to wearing a bob well is other.
After drying and curling, utilize a creating oomph. Flip hair over while
strong hold hairspray to maintain blow drying or try Tricoci’s MATCH Only pull extra strands from one
the look. Root Amplifier to bring volume to side of the braid (rather than both
roots. like a french braid) so it looks more
Wash and Go: For the student with like an accessory.
no time, wash hair and go about Variety: The right conditioner or
your regular style and blow dry conditioning mask will protect hair Finish the braid with a small elastic
routine. But before bed, tie or twist and create a healthy shine. Follow band and a strong hold spray to
hair into a bun and sleep into your that with a flat iron from root to tip reduce fly-aways.
curl. In the morning, simply shake to smooth and straighten locks and
out hair with fingers; do not brush. create a sleek or soft look. Side Ponytail:
Spray locks with Tricoci’s MATCH Part your hair to one side and
Pre & Post Activator to refresh the Or harness your wild streak by sweep hair back into a low-slung
styling products from the night working some MATCH Defining ponytail opposite of the part. Ex: if
before and add body. Wax into dry hair to create flexible parted on the left hand side,
dimension like a messy rock and position ponytail to the right.
Curl Enhancing: Already blessed roll look.
with tumbling curls? Get them Dress it up or make it soft and
under control with the help of Best For: The cropped bob works casual by twisting, looping or
styling products like Pureology’s well for nearly all face shapes, like pinning the ponytail at the base of
Real Curl before diffusing with a oval, square or diamond. Women the hairline.
hair dryer. Then follow up with with a rounded facial structure
Texture Twist to create the piecy should proceed with caution. Separate shorter pieces at the front
tendrils seen on the red carpet. of the face and work into twists or
small braids that can be pinned
back with the ponytail.
Mario Tricoci sources:
• Anthony Muti, Hair Style Director
• John Gialluisi, Creative Director
For more information on this topic or to get in touch with a Mario Tricoci expert, contact Katie Feltz at
kfeltz@cushmanamberg.com or 312-263-2500.
August, 2009