Hair Trends 2019: What's Hot & What's Not
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Looking for a rundown on the hair trends that dominated 2019? Look no further, we've got you covered. This was the year we saw a shift from 'pagent style' hair and towards softer, more effortless look, hair health and the bold bob. If you're looking for celebs to follow from, check out Dua Lipa who rocked her super fresh bob in 2019, as well as Bella hadid, who took the accessories game to a whole new level.
To give you some extra help, we spoke to VS Sassoon hair expert Michael Brown, to give some tips on how to create the hottest 2019 hairstyles.
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Michael Brown's 2019 Top 3 Hair Trend Predictions
In this year, we saw more women chopping their hair shorter, opting for a more natural soft curl and also making the health of their hair a priority.
With that in mind, let’s dive into each of these hairstyles, why they're so good, and how you can recreate them.
#1 The Shorter Chop
Short hairstyles for women have been popular for the last few years, and this was no exception in 2019. Whether you opt for the choppy crop, the lob (long bob) or proper bob haircut, this style is the way to go for those wanting to stay cool and ooze sex appeal.
“We are seeing more celebs taking the chop,” says Michael. “The lob and even shorter for some was a hit in 2019 as it creates so much lift to the face, plus versatility in styling”.
Michael recommends looking to Jesinta Franklin and Lara Worthington for inspiration. According to the hair guru, using the VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Luxe Air Styler can add versatility to your bob. Use the tool to achieve tousled movement, change up hair parts, to slick the hair or to simply smooth.
#2 Soft, Effortless Curls
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in 2019, effortless styles were a hot hit. Rather than perfect, tight curls, think modern, edgy and chic when adding curls to your hair, Softer, less defined looks with added movement, was much more on trend in 2019. Winning!
“The pageant hair look is done – use a larger barrel curling wand to curl the hair, and brush curls out after setting to give an effortless, cool-girl edge,” said Michael.
Michael’s go-to is the VS Sassoon 38mm Ceramic Curler, which he uses to add movement rather than tight curls. He suggests adding some dry wax or texture spray to de-fluff hair, followed by hairspray. You’ll be able to run your hands through your hair all day to change up the part line easily.
#3 A Focus on Hair Health
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Whether you go for long or short, dyed or natural, the focus was on hair health in 2019. While we may still be seeing messy, bedhead hair on some runways, in real life it’s all about smoothing the locks first.
According to Michael Brown, “It’s all about modern movement and texture with hair, but now more than ever, the quality of hair is vital”. He suggests smoothing the hair using the VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Luxe Air Styler which is designed with a high tech digital sensor that adapts temperature for each attachment to ensure sustained styling consistency without excessive heat, so it is perfect to help you achieve your hair health dreams. Use the hot air styler with the larger volume attachments to add bends and movement in a very natural way.
For inspiration, look to Megan Gale and Olivia Munn, who both show this look very well.
Tying the Knot in 2019?
Princess-like up-dos are becoming a less requested look for brides, with many loving the idea of relaxed hair for their wedding hairstyles. In 2019, we saw fewer brides opting for the slicked-back hair and gravitating towards more comfortabe & relaxed, yet chic styles. To follow this style, consider wearing cour hair away from the face in un-structured buns, soft pulled apart braids or chic low ponytails.
“Your face shape has a lot to do with chosen hairstyles”, says Michael, as “some may want to cover high foreheads, or accentuate cheekbones by adding waves at the cheekbone line”.
Wearing hair down tends to look more casual, and can be harder to manage throughout the day, so brides are beginning to opt for the messy, pulled back textured pony. Another popular style is the use of fringes or layers to create a soft appearance to the front of the face.
Get The 2019 Look: Healthy, yet Un-structured Textured Curls
We asked Michael Brown what his favourite look was in 2019 and what he reached for the most when styling on his clients.
“My favourite hair for 2019 is one that looks healthy, yet un-structured”, said Michael. Michael created this stunning look for Sofia Richie on her trip to Sydney and says it’s easy to recreate at home.
Here’s how to recreate Sofia Richie’s un-structured textured curls:
- “Any time I work on hair, I use the VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Luxe Air Styler to smooth hair and create a silk effect, especially if the hair has a tendency to frizz easily. Its quick, easy and creates healthy hair as my perfect base”.
- To add a little grip, Michael sprays some dry shampoo lightly through the hair to reduce oil. He then takes large sections of hair and uses the VS Sassoon 38mm Ceramic Curler to create natural, soft curls.
- “I take larger sections and always curl away from the face for volume, making sure the tip of the curler is pointing down to the floor”. Michael recommends concentrating on the front and sides of the head rather than underneath in order to keep the length.
- For an edgier finish, Michael suggests leaving the ends out while curling and avoiding the use of dry texture sprays, which weigh down the hair. To finish off the look, Michael uses a wide-finger comb to separate the curls.
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