After dark HAIR

Night-time hair doesn't have to mean pristine perfection. We asked the experts to create six looks that are elevated for an evening out but still retain that cool-girl vibe

- SALLY HUNWICK

SOFT CURLS

Curls come into their own when they are as soft and full of life as this. Celebrate the natural flow of the hair by prepping with shampoo and conditioner designed to add resilience, then letting curls air dry. Add a hint of shine at the end to ramp up the healthy, radiant feel.

SLEEK AND STRAIGHT

An asymmetric face-framing wave breaks up the perfection of super-straight hair. Parted in the middle, this look is sophisticated and fun in equal measure.

PIECEY TEXTURE

Add some grit to a layered cut for instant style cred. The key is to blow-dry in hard-working hair-prep products, then add texture spray into dry hair to create lift at the roots and a cool, grippy finish.

SOFT AND PRETTY

Romantic curls swept up high and away from the face make for a look that is prettiness with edge. Add an accessory to boost the night-time glamour.

WET AND DRY

Face-framing S-bends lend softness and attitude. Play with your natural texture and hair parting, then add either shine or dry texture spray to accentuate the finish.

LOW-SLUNG PONYTAIL

Glossy, thick, and straight, this sophisticated low pony is a fallback for any after-dark occasion. Give this classic a modern twist with corrugated crimping and a wispy finish at the hairline.

GET the LOOK

From asymmetry and corrugated waves to piecey texture and standout curls, cool-girl hair has never looked so chic

STANDOUT CURLS