Long Fringe
Eye-skimming bangs with a piece-y cut are the edgy alternative to first lady fringe.
Taylor Swift models it for you.
Try It: Long Fringe
Cut:Sadly, this style discriminates.
It’s best on straight or wavy hair; curly can be difficult to get this smooth.
Ask your stylist for textured bangs that stop below brows, plus allover layers.
Style:Spritz damp hair with a heat-protective mist.
Blow-dry bangs first, brushing side to side against forehead.
Rough-dry remaining hair with fingers.
Straighten:Pin-straight ends add drama.
Hold a 1-inch flatiron horizontally, pressing ends to define them.
Next, spritz dry hair with a flexible-hold sprayno helmets.
You want movement when you toss your head.
Sally Beauty Supply Ion Titanium Multi Styler, $70.
Aloxxi Thermal Styling Spray, $25
Pair Long Fringe With … (Hear it for Alicia Keys!)
And sleek works on all hair lengths and types.
Try It: Slicked Back
Prep:This style starts with a bit of body.
Wash with volumizing shampoo before spritzing damp roots with a lifting spray containing panthenol for thickness.
Style:Flip head over and blow-dry hair, lifting roots at scalp.
When dry, flip back; brush top middle section (about width of forehead) forward from crown.
Mist with hairspray and tease roots with comb.
Smooth:Brush top and sides back, tucking hair behind ears, pinning if needed.
Leave the back down and loose.
Set strands with maximum-hold hairspray and finish by combing a dab of gel through sides for high shine.
Nexxus Hydra-Light Weightless Moisture Root Lift Mist, $12.
Use a pinkie to dot illuminator on the inner corners of eyes; it will distract from any imperfections.
Try It: Funky Braid
Prep:Texture is key.
Don’t have natural curls or waves?
Create them with a 1 1/2- or 2-inch curling iron.
Then lift top layers of dry hair; spray with dry shampoo to bulk up base.
Braid:Create a side part above arch of right brow.
Grab three sections of hair above right ear and begin tightly French braiding until you reach nape of neck.
Blend remaining hair into braid, moving toward left ear and allowing braid to cascade over shoulder.
Paul Mitchell Dry Wash Express Dry Waterless Shampoo, $21.
You need some glow!
Blend all over your face and decolletage with a makeup sponge.
Pretty, Easy #NailArt for Summer
