London Fashion Week SS16 hair pick-ups!

You may have seen our post on the beauty spies at London Fashion Week, so we thought we’d do another little review for all the hairstylists out there, looking at the best hair picks from the catwalks!

Similarly to the make-up, there were a range of different hair designs, some wacky & wonderful, where others were simpler in style.

The models’ hairstyles differed from designer to designer, with some opting for up-do’s, some a crisp straightened look, whereas others went for a really effortless, wavy style.

Simple ponytails were a classic hit for many, where it seems that the minimalism trend from the 90’s of the ‘low ponytail’ is making a comeback! The designers adopting these trends were Rochas and Anthony Vaccarello.  Christopher Kane also went for a loose pony, however had relaxed strands to shape the faces of the models and added thin hairbands to create a statement.

Prada also went for the ponytail, but as ever, their look was far from ‘simple’, something that Prada do the opposite of!  Uneven fringes were apparent on the models, reminiscent of strands of baby hair, all of irregular lengths! 

For designers such as Marc-Jacobs, he opted for a ‘worn’ look for his clients, where hair looked a little wild, with styles being both of up-do’s and long untamed curls.  Natural locks were absorbed by designers such as Versace and Emilio Pucci, with long beach waves and tousled twists.  Equally Burberry adopted a really heritage look of long relaxed curly hair, with models mostly being auburn or brunette in hair colour.

Other brands included a hint of past eras, where 80’s inspired waves were adopted by Roberto Cavalli and Diane Von Furstenberg.  Designers such as Mary Katrantzou however looked at contemporary hairstyles, using twisted plaits and braids, creating excellent styles for SS16 that are perfectly ‘beach-ready’.  Equally, the models for Marni rocked clean, twisted pigtails that were intricately matching and hair had a blunt cut on the ends.

Etro opted for an effortless look but this was slightly different to the ponytail, with these consisting of pinned up-do’s and straightforward top knots, with loose tresses shaping the faces of the models.  Dries Van Noten took on a completely different path and went for the historic 40’s style rolls that quiffed at the forehead of the models.

The quirkiest style has to be from Thakoon.  Hair looked damp and very set to the models heads…a similar look to hair post rain or a shower! There were also different designs emerging for Altuzarra, with the modern half-up, half-down trend being the key style on the catwalk. Whilst DKNY opted for a much exaggerated, far over side parting and sleek hair, with Jonathan Saunders also going for that severe, clean ironed-straight look.

Jil Sander was the queen of accessories, where big hats were the statement. Very summery in design and giving a holiday feel, something that will be fantastic for SS16!  Speaking of accessories, Dolce & Gabbana and Jason Wu both introduced a range of bandanas and also ballerina style top knots, standing them out from the crowds!

So which styles do you think you’ll be going for? Check out the images we’ve pulled together below for some hair inspo' for next spring/summer!

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