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New York Fashion Week: All about color

It’s that time of year again – Fashion Week in NYC. Even though the designers are showing for Spring 2012, it feels positively like Fall today (temps are in the 50′s!).

There is a ton of hair-spiration on the runways, per usual. The trend that I am loving is creative use of color. Not just for the clothes (lots of bold jewel-tones and pastels) but in the hair!

A few highlights, if you will:

Thakoon:

Marchesa:

Narcisco Rodriguez (these models are also demonstrating another trend – the “wet look”. Slicked back hair is everywhere, and its easy to do yourself. Use a generous amount of mousse or gel to get this look at home):

Leave it to the ladies of NYC to take a runway trend and make it perfect for every day. These three ladies are seriously killing it. They’ve taken the (now ubiquitous?) ombre trend and added a whole new level of amazing – delicate splashes of color. I really want to know what that brunette did to get that super-subtle purple tint in her hair because I want to be a copy-cat.

If you’re looking to play with color, Folica.com has you covered with our assortment of Hair Color products. Try Jerome Russell B Wild Color Spray for something completely temporary and super bright. Similarly, Splat Coloring Kits have the most vibrant hues around – a better option if you want something semi-permanent (or try Splat Extensions).

What other hair trends are you guys noticing?

2011
09/16
POSTED BY
CATEGORY
Great Hair Days
inspiration
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Curls – A Blessing and a curse? We say no way.

There was a great article in the New York Times this weekend about naturally curly hair.  I’ve always been jealous of curly haired people – personally, I adore a head of wild, unruly curls. They’re totally sexy, carefree, and stunning. I have mildly wavy hair, which doesn’t really compare. Also, curls are really having their moment in the sun right now. Per the article:

“I’d like to say that curls are enjoying a renaissance; after all, for fall fashion week, designers like Rebecca Minkoff and Nicholas K were featuring something they called “next-day hair”: disheveled, slightly frizzy curls that one stylist described as “hair that looks like you’ve been living in the woods for three days.” Finally, my time had come!”

I can really get down with “disheveled” as a trend. Little effort = awesome in my book. But I can also understand the sentiment of not wanting to have to deal with that sort of hair you find unruly each and everyday. The author continues:

“But in real life, one always gets the sense that curly hair is the consolation prize. Products from Ouidad and Devachan, both specializing in curlies, seem to be patting us gently on the back and saying: “Listen, we know what you want. We know. But be proud. If you can’t have straight hair without massive amounts of time and effort, at least we’ll help you look like you didn’t stick your finger in an electric socket.”

Ladies (and gents) with curls – do you share this sentiment? The author goes on to discuss how rarely we see women in the public eye – be it politicians, or newscasters – letting their curls be totally free.

In any case, you should read the full article. In the end, along with the author, we at Folica encourage everyone to embrace their natural beauty!:

The New York Times – “Making Waves, With No Apology”

Folica.com has a Specialty Shop specifically for you guys – The Kinky, Curly, Wavy Shop. In the end, no matter what you feel about your hair, its our job to make it better! If you don’t have curls naturally, fake it! We highly recommend the staying power that the Sedu Clipless Curling Iron delivers, or browse our full selection of curling tools.

2011
08/09
POSTED BY
CATEGORY
inspiration
Misc
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Shake your hair feather

Hot new hair trend alert:  HAIR FEATHERS.

Oh hello, I’m Erinn. I am a project manager at Folica. My foray into hair feathering began a few weeks ago, when a friend of mine emailed me about the new trend. Apparently its very “big in LA”. Proof here on blog Racked (The redhead really got it going on, right?). And here on Daily Candy. I was instantly intrigued after seeing these posts, but figured I would never make it to the salon. I am pretty low maintenance when it comes to my hair.

Fast forward a week, I’m meeting Jan (of hairjunky fame) for lunch on a Saturday. Right in front of her apartment on the street, a lovely lady was giving hair feather extensions for $10 a pop. Sold! We got to work:

Don’t mind my scowl. It didnt hurt.

She said the feather is attached in my hair in the same way of a professional hair extension would be:

And we’re done.

The thing lasts. I’ve had it for almost three weeks now and get loads of loads of compliments. I can wash and style per usual.

After my hair feather falls out, I want to continue to put weird little things in my hair. Definitely considering a simple mini braid a la Rayanne Graph of My-So-Called-Life. Or maybe channel my inner twelve ten-year-old and do a friendship bracelet thingy – remember these?

The inspiration is endless.

Folica sells Bling Strands which is another great option for fun – subtle and sparkly. If the feather trend continues to take off, I’ll keep you posted on what our merchants can procure for your purchasing pleasure.

2011
03/30
POSTED BY
CATEGORY
Hair-ventures
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