I remember the classic Elnette hairspray in my grandmother’s bathroom and the fascination it held. Things are just as fascinating these days but the products sure have changed; these hairsprays range from the organic to the positively charged!
I remember the classic Elnette hairspray in my grandmother’s bathroom cupboard and the fascination and mystique that hairspray held.
Things are just as fascinating these days but the products sure have changed; these hairsprays range from the organic to the positively charged!
We take look at the new breed of hairsprays for hot looks that you can create at the touch of a finger. So press here for best results…
Winter hair looks were created for Milan, Paris and New York Fashion Weeks by Wella’s Global Creative Director, Eugene Souleiman. His look for Blumarine AW10 is pictured left.
How did he do it and how can you recreate it?
Here, High Hair Crystal Styler ($25.00) was sprayed on to the roots of freshly washed hair. With a large round brush, blow dry outwards to create root volume, making a centre part to keep it modern. Use System Professional Perfect Hair ($34.00) on the ends of the hair to hydrate, create shine and improve hair quality. Next, use a large curling tong to softly curl the bottom half of the hair. Once cooled, loosen the curls with hands so that they combine with the straighter hair on top, producing a textured, wild ‘glunge’ look.
Joico Daily Care Leave-in Detangler
Formerly named ‘Integrity’, Joico Daily Care Leave-in Detangler ($28.00) is a thermal protectant and leave-in detangler that adds moisture and shine without adding weight. Spray into even the most tangled hair and discover instant smoothness and combability. Containing Quadramine Complex – an exclusive blend of positively charged, low molecular weight and size proteins – this balance of 19 essential amino acids adheres quickly and effectively to ensure maximum hair protection
when styling.
Giovanni Organics L.A. Hold Hair Spritz
L.A. Hold Hair Spritz from organic hair product brand, Giovanni Organics, is a maximum hold spray for all day hold with a shimmer to it. Spray lightly for medium or apply more for an extra firm hold as you can build up its strength depending on application. The formula has no nasty chemicals and infuses your hair with vitamins, nutrients and protein. Priced well at $22.50 for 150ml and only $7.95 for a 60ml travel size. Best yet- the manual pump bottle is non-aerosol and therefore safe for air travel and comes in well under the 100ml cut off limit for liquids.
This looks like one we could recreate at home.
Wella’s Eugene created hair for Cerruti A/W ’10 Paris show by applying High Hair Crystal Styler to the roots of dry hair and using a blow dryer to blow away from the face to create a volume at the front. Spray High Hair Ocean Sprizz in to the front section of the hair to create texture and dry with a diffuser. Pull hair into a mid-height ponytail towards one side of the head and secure with hair tie. Twist into a knot and secure with hairpins before pulling out small pieces of hair to create a more windswept feel. Keep the style in place with a fine mist of High Hair Finishing Spray ($25.00) all over.
Joico Design Collection Texture Spray
This texturising spray ($31.50) is designed to mimic the tousled perfection achieved when sun, sea and sand meet, making limp hair come to life. This seawater-based styling spray adds sultry, beach-blown texture and body to all hair types and lengths, and offers a light to medium hold.
Moschino A/W ’10 Milan saw Wella’s Eugene take inspiration from Nomad Couture along with the equestrian theme that was prevalent in this collection. He created low, loose knots at the back of the head and finished in a crisp bow inspired by the tight hair looks of the world of dressage. “This look was inspired by combining my vision of a modern woman traveller, someone extremely elegant but through travel has become slightly dishevelled."
Lightly spray High Hair Ocean Sprizz ($25.00) at the hair roots then rough dry with a diffuser to create texture. Using just your hands, gather hair into a low ponytail just above the nape of the neck then bind with an elastic thread.
Joico K-PAK Protective Hair Spray
K-Pak Style ($30.00) is a styling saviour for damaged hair, providing ultimate hair restoration and thermal and environmental protection with K-PAK’s exclusive Quadramine Complex. It delivers, body, flexibility, volume and control that lasts all day. Its medium hold formula leaves hair feeling soft, touchable and brushable.
So, whether you want wild n’ sexy glunge, soft and romantic, sleek and structured, mussed up and salty, or even the classic ponytail. there’s a spray out there for your hair. Grandma’s Elnette can stay in her bathroom cupboard.
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