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Vogue

This summer, both the beauty and fashion vibe are all about the beach-babe look… hair and accessories that reflect summer's lazy, hazy, slightly crazy attitude.


“...simply pin up random sections of hair with bobby pins and then let the rest hang loose for a sexy tousled look.”

RPA Keshia Freeman


“Hair will look less controlled. Instead, you’ll see lots of rhythmic layers with a definite 60s influence,” says International Artistic Leader Shannon King. “The trend is toward intentionally disheveled or ‘not-trying-too-hard’ hair. It's a messy look that oozes sex appeal. Wavy, textured hair like Alicia Silverstone illustrates this tousled feminine look.”

Shannon goes on to say that the hot colors this summer for blondes will be pink and mauve. "A washed-out strawberry blonde like Kylie Minogue is a great example of this trend." For Brunettes, look for violet and smoky green tones, similar to Angelina Jolie's hair.

Another one of this season’s hottest trends is the “un-do” - an updo that’s purposely loose and looks like it’s about to tumble down. RPA Keshia Freeman notes that, “To achieve this look of stylish dishevelment, simply pin up random sections of hair with bobby pins and then let the rest hang loose for a sexy tousled look.” This was a look worn by Nicole Kidman at this year’s Oscars.