Statement Strands

The autumn/winter shows were brimming with some incredible looks, but it was not just the clothes we were excited for. We went ahead and broke down four hairstyles we saw over and over again on the runways, before talking to some of the best heads in the game to get the lowdown on how to get the look right.

- Nawaf Rahman

Big Bang theory

Overexposed, swept-back hair and glorious foreheads are well and truly over; the curtain is about to come down – literally. Fringes (or bangs, if you must) have been talked about as one of the biggest trends for this season and we’re here for it. “Over the last few seasons, fringes have been a growing trend in the hair world,” says Yves Chong, branch manager and senior director stylist of Number 76. “It’s a stylish way to rock an edgier look and it makes you look younger.” A fringe might appear to be a small hair change, but it can make a serious impact on your overall look. To achieve this look, Yves suggests keeping the length at roughly halfway from the eyebrows to the hairline. “You don’t want it too long though,” he adds. This cut should look a little disheveled but still tidy – longer but not shaggy, in your face and not over your eyes. Upkeep is simple: use a styling paste or sea salt spray to give the hair a more lived-in look with control and just comb to the front and sides with your fingers. When it’s styled a bit messy, the masculinity factor instantly goes up.

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