Hot Looks for Cold Weather Hair
Just because the temperature has started to drop, it doesn’t mean hair has to hibernate. Famed stylist José Eber and the José Eber Atelier Artistic Team today unveiled a collection of hairstyles inspired by the colors of the turning leaves and the diverse looks on the runways.
From feminine suits and romantic lace to body-hugging leather and denim dressed up or down, the current harvest of clothing fashions call for complementary hairstyles and color. These new locks are anything but cold. They are warmly subtle, sexy and stunning.
“The best advice I can give this season and every season is to not be overly concerned with being trendy,” said José Eber. “The most important trend I’ve noticed in recent years is that today’s women are no longer slaves to what is ‘in’. My current clientele represents women who are becoming more and more confident and knowledgeable about what styles look best on them.”
Taking a cue from this new generation of fashionistas, Jose’ recommends that women incorporate the following new looks simply as a way to update their own signature style:
- Frange benefits: For those who suffer from forehead phobia, fall’s flirty bangs will help alleviate any fear. Softer than in the past, the new bangs or “frange” are a quick way to modernize a style or conceal a prominent forehead. There’s no doubt about it. Frange will be the most sought after hairstyle this season. Here’s another tip. Bangs really do look best on straight hair. So, if you are naturally curly, make the most of beautiful waves unless blow-drying every day is a workable option.
- Is your hair GD? Geometrically desirable locks will play well against the bold shapes and fabrics revealed on the runways. A classic, blunt cut, chin-length bob is updated for fall with soft angles and asymmetrical lines. The look creates strong, yet flexible silhouettes and adds interest to most faces.
Style it smooth or flipped. - Shake your head again: The shag still reigns as a popular look for straight hair but it has been modified for fall-winter 2001. This ultra sexy, fuss-free look utilizes deconstructed, strategically cut layers for stress-less styling – all women really need to do is shake their head. Expertly snipped shags helps sculpt and define a round face or accentuate cheekbones. Long bangs help update the look from shags of seasons past.
- Cool curls: Warm up a chilly night with long cascading waves of lightly layered and healthy curls. Styling couldn’t be easier. Simply saturate natural curls with leave-in conditioner, comb through, shake and air dry; blow dry if going outside right away. For more defined curls, use a curling iron. Or blow-dry curls straight and tie back in a low ponytail – this look is an ideal complement to the season’s equestrian-inspired clothes.
- Hazy shades of winter: Choose hues inspired by the great outdoors. The fall hair color palette features warm, spicy and woodsy shades that contrast well with the dark black and brown tones of fall and winter wardrobes. Butterscotch and champagne blondes and deep, rich cinnamon, nutmeg, mahogany and amber tones will top the cool weather spectrum. Winter hair also prompts more solid-looking colors with added dimension.
- In cooler months, low-lights are also preferable to highlights. Work with your base color and use darker shades to add depth and dimension to your hair. If you’re a brunette, choose chestnut or red lights. Naturally blonde? Use rich golden and caramel tones.
- Protection From the elements: Winter hair tends to get extra dry and static electricity is also a common problem. Color treated, permed and damaged hair also needs even more moisture. So be sure to lock it in with a daily conditioner after every shampoo.
- Don’t over shampoo your hair. A shampoo every other day is all hair really needs. Many hairstyles are actually easier to achieve if hair has some texture to it from natural oils. Every other day, skip the wash and pin hair up or push it back with a headband.Curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair and needs special attention in winter to prevent frizziness and split ends. If you have curly hair, don’t rinse out all your conditioner, or reapply a very light coat after towel-drying. Outdoor winter sports, the dry heat of warm buildings and quick changes in temperatures as you go inside and outside can also affect the health and beauty of your hair.
- Best bet accessories: Wide stretch headbands, leather and pearl or beaded ponytail holders are ideal complements to this season’s fashions. Now is also the time to search your storage closet and pull out your cashmere scarves, fur-trimmed hats and velvet berets, which can add style and shield your tresses from wintry conditions.
As the days grow shorter and the air crisp, it’s easy to maintain high style at low temperatures if you follow these simple suggestions and choose the style that match your taste and lifestyle. The best thing about these must-have looks is that they are inherently timeless – they look great now and will also look
great for seasons to come.
The current collection of Josè Eber Atelier salons are located in some of the world’s most fashionable cities including: Beverly Hills at Two Rodeo, The Ritz Carlton in Rancho Mirage, California; The Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, California; Southcoast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California; Dallas, Houston, and Austin, Texas; Carlsbad at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara; Bal Harbour Miami, Florida and White Plains Westchester in New York.
I live in Southern NJ near Philadelphia PA. Here, my hair is thin, but often a little curly with a wave. However, when I travel to other countries, or especially when I travel to Los Angeles, my hair goes CRAZY. It gets WAVY and if I use too much gel, greasy and extremly thin when wet, but dries in a very funny way. Almost like the gel doesn’t shape it anymore, it just goes along for the ride.
Any tips on what to use for shampoo, conditioner or gel when going from East Coast to West Coast?
Um, this is a Christian site right? I don’t want tips on how to look “flirty”, “ultra-sexy” or be encouraged to wear “body-hugging leather”.
What a disappointing article.