Dauntless Diva

When it comes to commitment, the biggest one you can make is to your hair. APARNA AYYAR lists five high-maintenance hairstyles you can commit to.

There’s a reason why every girl has a torrid love affair with her hair. Although the pragmatic part of us wants to get that wash-and-go haircut; thankfully, the diva in us does not settle for anything without drama. So what if the style you choose takes up a large part of the morning to construct, and you have to arm yourself with multiple products and heating tools? If the result is fabulous hair, you can manage a little amount of labour and toiling. So if sleek editorial styles have often caught your fancy, we’ve curated the best of fabulous, high-maintenance looks you can choose from.

Look No. 1

THE COOL GIRL LOB:

The cool girl lob that grazes your shoulders in a luxe and carefree manner is one of those immaculate looks that will always look polished and groomed. However, the flawlessly pristine look needs to be carefully constructed. Believe it or not, the just-woke-up-like-this lob is far from low maintenance. You will need multiple products and tools, and more importantly time and inclination.

Get The Look:

To get the look, start with blow drying your hair until it’s completely straight. If your hair is curly or wavy, you may need to use a straightener to ensure that the ends are even. Apart from a heat-protecting serum, you will also need a leave-in conditioner and a shine-inducing spray to get the luxuriant and rich sheen.

Disclaimer: The lob takes about 30 minutes to style if your hair isn’t naturally poker straight.

Look No. 2