Braids Continue Top Trend This Winter

Braids have been hot since summer, and it appears they're not going away anytime fast. This is a good time to experiment with creating braids, even if it's been years since you've done them. Today's braids certainly aren't for just kids anymore.

As I've written in previous articles, hair fashion trends can come and go quickly, but some are more lasting than others. This year, the lasting trend appears to be braids. And, they're getting fancier and more creative all the time.  Brush up on your braiding techniques and jump on board! This fashion trend is here, and it's HOT.

My San Antonio hair extension clients particularly like braids because of the diverse hair styles that can be worn with hair extensions. Whether it's a finished look, or a loose and sexy look, the possibilities are endless. Some sophisticated braids are woven into braiding 12 strands or more wide and are quite complex. But, even the simplest of braids done well can create a stunning look.

This week, StyleList came out with pics and instructions of three braid styles you may want to try. Check them out and let me know what you think!

RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Style List - 3 New ways to braid your hair like a boss

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Melissa White is an experienced, licensed hair extension artist and stylist whose passion is to bring out the natural beauty in everyone by enhancing their own individual features with the use of exquisite hair extensions. Melissa has over 10 years of extensive training with the industries top hair extension companies in the newest techniques. Originally from Boston, Melissa has been in San Antonio for the past9 years. She believes that everyone should be able to access and accord the hair of their dreams...thus the creation of Extensions of Yourself, San Antonio's first salon which specializes exclusively in quality hair extensions.

What's In Store For Hair Fashion In Summer 2013?

by Melissa L. White
Licensed Hair Stylist
Certified Hair Extension Artist

We often look to European fashion runways to predict what trends will emerge here in the United States. True-to-form, Marie Claire, has put out some fashion trends it sees as shaping hair beauty for the upcoming Summer 2013 season.



Photo Credit: marieclaire.com





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While some styles are a throw-back to 80's and 90's styles or even before, there are variations that make them quite unique. These looks are being described as "low-key" and rather effortless compared to some of the more recent looks we've all spent hours trying to recreate.

Here's some of the amazing predictions.
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Scroll through and let me know what you think.




"Scrunchies" are back - They wrote the book on effortless!

Bedhead/beachwave combo

Just how to describe this! - Not quite in keeping with "effortless"

Brightly colored extensions with huge loose updo

Messy fishtail braid attempts to look effortless

New twist on a twist



The turban - a throwback to the 70's

Time will tell if these European fashions make their way to America. Look for trends to start emerging in women's magazines over the next month or two. In the meantime, if you see something you like, don't be afraid to be out on the cutting edge!

REFERENCE:

marieclaire.co.uk - Summer Hair 2013: All You Need To Know

ABOUT THE AUTHOR -

Melissa White is an experienced, licensed hair extension artist and stylist whose passion is to bring out the natural beauty in everyone by enhancing their own individual features with the use of exquisite hair extensions. Melissa has over 10 years of extensive training with the industries top hair extension companies in the newest techniques. Melissa is also a certified Brazilian Blowout stylist. Originally from Boston, Melissa has been in San Antonio for the past 8 years. She believes that everyone should be able to access and afford the hair of their dreams . . . thus the creation of Extensions of Yourself, San Antonio's first salon which specializes exclusively in quality hair extensions.