Summer Style – what’s on-trend this season?

summer Styles

Sam Ashcroft, a member of the creative team at award-winning London salon Brooks & Brooks, gives us the low-down on this season’s key styles.

90’S BIG BLOW-DRIES

90’s big blow-dries are getting a huge revival thanks to our gen Z clients. Bring out the round brushes and roller sets for ultra-volume looks. Clients are wanting the 90’s supermodel faceframing, layered, bouncy blow-dries - think 90’s Cindy Crawford or ‘Kaia Gerber’s mum’ as the gen Z-ers say.

TOP TIP

Apply mousse to the roots of the hair and blow-dry the hairline section high but towards the face for a modern take on the 90’s look.

60’S FRINGES

The need for clients to cut their own fringes during 2020 has led to a fringe movement. Cheekbone grazing with a messy bun and short and blunt fringes, are the most requested.

TOP TIP

Make sure the fringe complements your client’s style - is she laid back, bohemian and beachy or is she suited and booted and likes her hair sharp and structured.

LAID-BACK PIXIE CUT

Think soft, air-dried, alluring, effortless and super-cool for this cut. 2020 taught us the ‘big chop’ is not a trend it’s a movement and we’re going to be seeing loads more pixies this season. The laid-back pixie is a sister of the shag cut — it’s layered and structured but at the same time minimal product and styling is used and relies entirely on the natural texture.

TOP TIP

The refining should be done with a razor. Keep it soft, bespoke and personalised.

MY SUMMER STYLE HERO PRODUCTS

Dry shampoo - perfect for adding grit and a lived-in feel to the hair.

A root mousse - perfect for creating high-volume looks.

3Wide tooth comb - great for raking out big blow dries. A tong - just perfect for whatever trend life throws at you.

Natural bristle brush - for great tension and finish when doing big blow dries.