Running Late Hairstyles

Fed up off the same look? 

Wanna try something different?

Here is 4 easy look to do in the morning that take no time at all. 

Balayage

Balayage is a technique for highlighting in which colours are applied to the hair is such a way that the finished result has a graduated, natural-looking effect.

One of the most popular techniques over the last few years, Balayage has proven to be so successful with our clients because it allows greater flexibility with colour changes and because the colour doesn’t ‘grow out’ like conventional highlighting techniques.
Glossy fashion magazines are talking about this technique and why it is so current:
Balayage is a French word meaning to sweep or to paint. It creates a sun-kissed natural looking hair colour not unlike childrens hair or sunkissed locks after a holiday.
The idea of balayage is ‘less is more’ which creates soft, natural looks, and the beauty of the technique is, it’s totally bespoke to you!
A Lau will choose the colours to suit your skin tone, they can be subtle, they can be bold, no matter what shades you want the technique will look amazing and enhance your natural hair too.
It’s an advanced method of applying colour and because all the models and A-listers are wearing it, and because it’s all over the catwalks and red carpets it has become a staple part of hair colouring asked for in our salons.
One of the key benefits is that there are no rules, your colour choice can be soft and natural or bold and dazzling, the technique allows for every possibility.
Balayage require very little maintenance. It grows out beautifully and more naturally so you don’t get an obvious regrowth line and  can wear it for longer between appointments. All you really need to do is protect it as you would any other colour:
Olaplex is a perfect partner to pair with a balayage to keeping hair more healthier,stronger and to have more vibrancy to your colour with keeping bonds fixed and leaving hair fuller and more plump. 

OLAPLEX

OLAPLEX

No.1
Bond Multiplier®

BEGINNING THE REBUILDING

This concentrated first salon step rebuilds broken disulfide bonds and begins the process of preventing damage and repairing hair.

No.2
Bond Perfector®

PURSUING HAIR PERFECTION

Our second salon step continues to rebuild and restore any remaining broken bonds ensuring the strongest, shiniest, and healthiest hair possible.

No.3
Hair Perfector

LASTING PROTECTION AT HOME

This final retail step provides our client's continuous protection from ongoing damage at home.

5 Ways to Style Bangs

Super Sleek & Long Bangs

For that polished, every day look - try out this technique to achieve long and sleek bangs and hair. 

What you'll need to re-create this look:

• Clip-in hair extensions (optional)
• Small flat brush
• Blow dryer
• Straightener

1. Clip in your hair extensions for additional length and volume. Jenny is wearing her 160g Chestnut Brown Luxy Hair extensions in this video. Not quite sure how to clip in your extensions? Watch our helpful tutorial here - we'll walk you through it. 

2. Once you have your extensions clipped in, we'll start focusing on creating those straight bangs. Use a small flat brush and blow dryer and gently blow dry your bangs while brushing through them to ensure they maintain their form. We recommend to blow dry them to the right first, and then to the left, as this will help ensure there isn't too much body or bend in the bangs. 

3. To achieve that long and sleek look, we recommend to grab your straightener and run it through your hair to finalize the look.

Side Swept Bangs

Make note, ladies: side swept bangs are the perfect go-to look when your bangs are a little less cooperative.

What you'll need to re-create this look:

• Small flat brush
• Blow dryer
• Curler
• Texturizing spray

1. Part your bangs to the side and brush through them while running a blow dryer about an arms length away - this will help ensure the hair stays in place and will eliminate any tendencies for it to sloop over in the wrong direction.

2. Run a curler loosely through your hair to help create that effortless yet texturized look, and finish off with a texturizing spray.

3. Run your hands through your hair to loosen up any tight curls and scrunch up chunks of hair to really create that loose and effortless hair style. 

Long Bangs

Don't have time for a trim, or in the midst of growing out your bangs? Surprisingly enough, long bangs make for a great centre part look. 

What you'll need to re-create this look:

• Hair elastic/bobby pins
• Blow dryer
• Curler

1. Throw your hair up in a low bun or updo.

2. Use your blow-dryer to create a natural wind-blown effect and to give your hair a little bit more texture.

3. Part your bangs down the middle and take a few framing hair pieces around your face and curl them with your curling wand to create a more polished look. 

Two Strand Twist

Going on day 3 of not washing your hair? We've got you covered with this easy two strand twist for your bangs.

What you'll need to recreate this look:

• Hairspray
• Bobby pin

1. Prep your hair by hair-spraying your bangs back and away from your face. This will help ensure the hair sticks more easily together and eliminates any fly-aways.

2. Begin your twist a little farther to the right of your head to get longer sections. This will help smaller pieces stay secure. Continue to twist away from your face to your desired endpoint.

3. Secure the end of your twist with a bobby pin.

Top Knot

Wanted to hop on the top knot bandwagon, but wasn't sure how to incorporate your bangs into the look? Check out our easy technique on how to get a top knot with bangs.

What you'll need to recreate this look:

• Blow dryer
• Hair elastic
• Bobby pins
• Curler
• Texturizing spray

1. Wet your bangs and blow dry them back and away from your face and section the top of your hair and add a little texturizing spray to give the hair a boost.

2. Grab the top section of your hair and create a little messy bun using your bangs. Use bobby pins to style the bun to your liking and to ensure it remains secured in place. 

3. Curl your hair to give it a more effortless and textured look, and finish the overall look with a texturizing spray. 

Have any go-to bang secrets, tips, or tricks? Share them with us in on our facebook page or tag us on instagram below - we'd love to hear them! xo

A- Z hair trends

                                                      

Hair Ideas A-Z for 2017. Yep - we've found a hair trend for every letter of the alphabet.

Here are 26 hot hair trends for you to try out and perfect. 

From dyeing it the colours of the rainbow, 

to working a ombre/sombre 

to trying out some plaits and up-dos -

 these are the trends that will take you all the way through 2017 with (hair) style.

A is for Accessorise

Hairbands, clips, jewellery, ribbons and flowers - treat your hair like a blank canvas and get creative. Perfect for a bad hair day too.

B is for Balayage

A hair colouring technique that continues to grow in popularity. Instead of classic foil highlights, balayage is colour applied straight from a board onto the hair. Consider it ‘colourist free-hand’.

C is for Cork Screw Curls

Natural or fake, corkscrew curls are awesome. Play it pure with tight neat curl or go nuts and backcomb for a more grunge vibe.

D is for Denim Hair

We've moved on from electric blue and pastel blue to something in-between that gives double denim a run for its money 

E is for Extreme Side Partings

Part that hair like you mean it - but make sure it's on the side or it doesn't count. Use plenty of product to keep those fly-aways in place.

F is for Fishtail Braid

Ok - it helps if you look like this but even if you aren't Barbara Palvin, this whole new take on the fishtail plait down the centre of the parting, will still look impeccably on trend. 

 

G is for Grey Hair

How much are we LOVING the grey hair trend right now!? You can go all the way with a solid grey or work a bit of grey balayage

H is for Hun

There's a chance that the 'hun' could look a bit weird on people who aren't Margot Robbie so give yourself a bit of mirror time to get this right for your face shape. It can be slick or messy but the result is very on trend.

I is for Ice Cream Shades

Who doesn't want hair the same colour as ice cream? Or Parma Violets as Rita is rocking here.

J is for Jewellery For Hair

This model is giving us some serious hair jewel goals, but we're thinking you can be a little more modest in your interpretation. A little sparkly clip or slide could potentially do the trick.

J is for Jewellery For Hair

This model is giving us some serious hair jewel goals, but we're thinking you can be a little more modest in your interpretation. A little sparkly clip or slide could potentially do the trick.

L is for Lob (or bob)
What do you call a long bob? A lob of course! A great length if you want to keep it sensible lengthwise but still want to tie it up. Cara has set the bar here on the very fashionable lob. 

M is for Metallic Crowns

Why should the Queen get all the fun? And why should it only be acceptable to wear a tiara at a festival? Boo to that.

N is for Natural Roots

Do this trend before the grey sets in and you no longer have the choice! Can look sublime like Jennifer Lawrence here

O is for Ombre 

More aggressive than a sombre, the sombre is a more clear cut combo of two colours. where as and ombre is more of a dramatic transition  Rochelle Humes owns this.

P is for Parting Plaits
Can be and looks a bit fiddly but sometimes the messier the better.

Q is for Queen of the Dance Floor Curls
Every Saturday night out should begin and end with these gorgeous huge curls.

R is for Rainbow Hair

Rainbow hair is a trend that we're seeing more and more 

S is for Sombre

Sounds like a dance but isn't a dance - it is fact a close relative of the ombre (also not a dance) but a two-tone effect. The sombre however has a much softer join where the colours connect. 

T is for Tousled Hair

Beach hair can be a thing on the beach and off, as Jamie Chung demonstrates here. A bit of sea salt spray scrunched into the ends of your hair and bam you're all over the tousle. 

U is for Unicorn Braids

Not for everyone, but certainly one to try alone with the curtains drawn and the lights down low. If you can pull it off - you are a nothing short of a woman with the powers of a mythical beast. Like Gigi. Obvs. 

V is for Volumous Hair

Big, beautiful and super glam. Amy Adams works the volume with her gorgeous red hair and we've got major hair envy.

W is for Wet Look

Think Kim Kardashian invented the wet look? Think again. Jennifer Lopez was rocking these slicked back vibes way back when she was just still Jenny from the block.

X is for XXL long Hair

Rapunzel knew she was on to a hot trend when she grew her hair long. Yes you use it the get princes to climb up your tower

Y is for You Do You

No dying, no cutting, no styling...(ok maybe a bit of styling), but give your hair a break from chemicals and see what happens

Z is for Zig-Zag Braids

This plaits are not actually as hard as they look - in fact if you're not very good at braiding you could end up with one of these and no one would know any the wiser. 

Men's Hair Trends 2017

Don't worry guys we haven't forgotten you, it is Manuary after all. The time for men to take control of their health, mental wellbeing and of course their hair. 

So this post is entirely dedicated to your hair, trends and the products that will see you through the year.

Lets start with what is going to be out on the streets this year. Longer, more textured styles on top and longer hair in general are tipped to be the hair of 2017. 

The old school deep side partings and the 40s, 50s style hair are phasing out and the more grungy 90s look is on it's way back around. 

The skin fade is still going to be everywhere but this year but going into a more textured top and fringes worn forwards. The longer top means a more versatile haircut but the sharp structure of the sides keep the look smart.

Beards are becoming slightly more tailored and controlled, the big bushy beard is shrinking.




What's the story morning glory? Think 90s, drinking in your mates basement, listening to Oasis and wanting to be Liam Gallagher.

A modern twist on this classic haircut. The longer sides are still there but keeping the back slightly more controlled and tailored than its 90's counterpart. Again the fringe is down and the general hair texture is kept very natural and messy.

So what products can we use to create your style?

Our top products here at Lau for mens styling is Mitch by Paul Mitchell. Their range covers all different textures, holds and shine. From strong hold ultra-matte Matterial to Barbers Classic moderate hold high shine to Hardwired maximum hold spiking glue. 

For the shorter more controlled styles Matterial is perfect, its gives you the hold while staying very matte finish. If you want a slightly more natural finish but still strong hold the Reformer is still a matte product but keeps the hair with some natural shine. 

For the longer, grungy styles Steady Grip is a firm favourite. This can be put into wet hair and blowdried  into the hair or used in dry, to give natural looking shine and long lasting firm hold. 

If you want your hair to look more lived in then Construction Paste is the way to go, it is a mesh styler and this weird texture in your hands gives great texture to an undone look. They even do special shampoos to cleanse out all the product fully to stop any nasty build up.

Check out our 2017 Mens Trends for ideas

If you need any advice, we can always help and advise on styles and products that are best for you. 

Love from us all at Lau Hairdressing 

xxx

Face shapes and best suited haircuts

What face shape do you have? 

What haircut suits you best?

It is time for the boring technical stuff, but this is what could save you from a disastrous haircut and give you the best hair style you have ever had.

First we need to determine what face shape you actually have, this is dependent on the width of your jawline, forehead and cheekbones.

Then we tailor a cut to balance prominent facial features.

Check out our Pinterest boards of ideas for each face shape, just click the title of each shape.

Long 

Face gracefully tapers towards chin

Elongated features from forehead to chin

Some have prominent chins

Flattering
Fringes of  all types
Volume at the sides, creating more width
Avoid
Volume at the crown

Round 

Face width and length almost the same      

Widest at the cheeks    
Flattering
Height at the crown
Face lengthening layers
Avoid
Chin length bobs or layers
Blunt cuts                        

Oval

Face gradually tapers towards chin

Wider forehead

Prominent cheek bones

An ideal face shape

Considered the perfect face shape, everything is flattering on you! Sorry no Pinterest board for you, search for whatever your heart desires.

Square 

Forehead, jawline and cheekbones almost the same

Square jawline is a prominent feature

Flattering

Long hairstyles 

Soft edges 

Avoid

Short hairstyles

Heart

Face strongly tapers towards chin

Chin tends to be pointy

Forehead may be a prominent feature

Flattering

Choppy layers    
Short hair
Avoid

Long hair styles with little shape

Diamond 

Face highly angular and somewhat bony
Widest at temples                               Not as common as the others                  

Flattering

Many styles suit a diamond, from blunt shoulder length styles to long wispy bangs.

Avoid

Excessive volume at crown
Very Short hairstyles

For more advice and ideas pop in and have a chat with us, so that we can make sure you get your perfectly suited hair style. 

Don't forget our updated Pinterest with boards dedicated to each face shape to help you discover the new you.

Love from us all at Lau Hairdressing

xxx