HAIR , U RSU L A STEPH EN FOR MOTIONS HAIR C ARE /EPIPHANY ARTIST G ROU P, INC . MAKEU P, J EN NAVARO FOR NARS/J U M P. MANICU RE, KELLY B . USING CHANEL LE VERNIS/DE FACTO. STYLIST, DORCIA KELLEY. PROP STYLIST, LINDA KEIL/HALLEY RESOURCES.
Beatthe-Heat Beauty
CELEBRITY HAIR GURU URSULA STEPHEN TAKES YOU THROUGH THE SEASON WITH THESE WARM-WEATHERFRIENDLY DOS BY NYKIA SPRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN MENENDEZ
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CHANNEL YOUR INNER JANELLE MONﾃ・ WITH THIS EDGY STYLE. 窶｢ Brush hair forward at an angle. 窶｢ Roll strands back and tuck in the ends. 窶｢ Secure with hairpins, and smooth the edges with a brush and pomade.
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HAIR : SUMMER STYLES
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2 2 GRECIAN GLAM
TRY THIS EXOTIC LOOK. IT’S EASIER TO RE-CREATE THAN YOU THINK. • Part tresses from ear to ear, creating a frontal section of loose hair. • Flat-twist the area from left to right. Keep it soft, not tight. Hold it in place with hairpins. • Divide the back section into two parts. Flat-twist each side and pin the ends up.
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3 POCAHONTAS PIGTAILS
GIVE PLAYFUL BRAIDS A GROWN-UP UPGRADE. • Part hair down the middle to form two pieces. • Make a fishtail on each side. • Tie each end with an invisible rubber band.
4 REGAL ROLL-UP
STAY COOL WITH A GRAPHIC TRIO OF TWISTS. • Divide hair from front to back into three sections • Make a large and loose French roll with the middle area. Secure with hairpins. • Do the same with the two side sections, rolling each toward the center of the head. • Finish with a light hair spray. We like Motions Light Hold Working Spritz ($4, Target). w
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HAIR : NATURAL NEWS
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STYLE SETTERS H OT-W E AT H E R M U S T- H AV E S COLORPROOF HumidityRx Anti-Frizz Weatherproof Spray ($25, salons nationwide). At the end of the day, you can’t fight nature. Try a humidity blocker over persistent heat styling. Lose the flat iron and choose a frizz fighter, which will actually keep strands smoother longer.
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MOTIONS Foaming Wrap Lotion ($4, target.com).
SEVENTIES FLAIR
WORK A FRO, REAL OR FAUX. • Perfect a sleek front with a paddle brush and pomade. Use an Afro pick to shape the rest of your hair. • Want to fake it? Slick the front and pull the rest of your tresses into a low pony. Place an Afro wig at the crown of the head, leaving your natural locks visible in the front. Secure with hairpins.
SULTRY WAVE
TRANSFORM A WASH-AND-GO DO INTO A FRESH, SEXY STYLE WITH THE RIGHT CUT. • Instead of a blunt bob, rock an asymmetric that’s shorter in the back. • Add a lightweight cream gel to clean, damp hair. Rake it through your strands evenly for more defined coils or curls, and scrunch for extra bounce.
STEPHEN WORKS WITH RIRI AND RITA ORA, AND SHE KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT KEEPING YOUR MANE INTACT. FOLLOW HER TRIED-AND-TRUE TIPS FOR SUMMER
• Use a clarifying shampoo as needed to remove product buildup, salt and chlorine. • Don’t fight your texture. If the humidity dissipates your style or adds frizz—leave it. The more you work against it (through heat and tool manipulation), the greater the likelihood of damage. • Always apply a heat protectant before heat styling. • Updos are great, but be mindful of your hairline. Ursula Stephen Don’t overdo it with tightly pulled-back styles. • Remember, your hair will be drier than usual in the summer months, so it’s important to use the right products.
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DAVINES Sū Pak Nourishing Replenishing Mask With Almond Butter ($27, davines.com). Use a heavy-duty mask in place of your regular conditioner during this time of year. The sun, salt and chlorine will wreak havoc on your mane, so damage control is key.
PHYTO Phytoplage After-Sun Rehydrating Shampoo ($22, phyto-usa.com for salons). Styling agents, hot tools, sun, salt and chlorine rob your hair of moisture. Increase hydration at every turn. Be sure to use a nutrient-rich, hydrating shampoo.
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LISTEN TO THE PRO
This potion has multiple uses. It can refine coil texture, refresh midday curls or prime straight styles before blow-drying for better body and hold.