All Tressed Up

No summer outfit is complete without great hair – so we asked renowned hair and make-up artist Claudia Rodrigues to give us the low down on the hottest hair trends this season!

With a portfolio boasting a wealth of covers and pages for top New Zealand publications, Claudia Rodrigues is a standout presence in the hair and make-up industry. The Herbal Essences expert for the uber-popular New Zealand’s Next Top Model has spent her career working with top local and international models, as well as numerous famous Kiwi faces. We sat down with Rodrigues to find out the hottest hair looks for summer – and how to find hair products that work for you – yes, really! (You can thank us later).

The ponytail…
As seen on the models from New Zealand’s Next Top Model, the sleek, high ponytail is perfect for showing off long hair. Both modern and wearable, a high ponytail is fun and sexy at the same time. Wear it with high necklines and summer blazers and you’ll be rocking one seriously cool look. Perfect match: Herbal Essences Break’s Over Shampoo & Conditioner.
 

The messed up side plait…
Set to be huge this season, the messed up side plait is perfect for hiding frizzy, fly away hair during a long, hot humid summer! Even better, you can unravel it at nighttime for naturally textured waves – who said hair couldn’t multi-task! Perfect match: Herbal Essences Drama Clean Shampoo & Conditioner.

Surfer girl…
Surfer girl waves are back – but this time they’re all grown up. Healthy, groomed and glossy hair that’s not over done is a key look for summer – use your fingers and your favourite hairspray to get low key waves that are sure to create a stir at beach barbecues and parties this summer. Perfect match: Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Shampoo & Conditioner.

Sleek and slick
Wet-look locks are a sharp, frizz-free option for summer. Create a sleek half-up or slick it all back for a no-nonsense, glam look for Friday night drinks. This is the perfect ‘do to show off high cheekbones and rock your inner punk diva! Perfect match: Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Shampoo & Conditioner.

The long and the short of it….
According to Rodrigues, to get great hair you need great hair care – one doesn’t go without the other! Here, her suggestions for how to keep your tresses in tip-top condition this summer…

Sun-damaged hair…
Goodbye brittle, dry, sun-damaged hair – hello hydration! The Herbal Essences Hello Hydration range is perfect for putting the moisture back into your hair. Infused with orchid and coconut milk, this is seriously lush hair care!

Fine hair…
For full and volumised hair, try Herbal Essences Body Envy – the quick way to restore some body back into your tresses! You’ll be able to create new and different styles with your hair with its newfound volume, including the super-cool surfer girl waves.

Coloured hair…
Colour is cool – damaged hair, not so cool. Keep your colour happy with Herbal Essences Colour Me Happy – an instant colour fix to keep your hair vivid, glossy and fabulous – it’s a must-have for coloured hair this summer.

Short hair…
Take away the worry of a bad hair day with your new short ‘do with Rodrigues’ favourite Herbal Essences product – None of your Frizzness Serum! The way forward when it comes to reducing frizz without making your hair appear oily, None of your Frizzness Serum smells delicious and is short hair’s best friend.

With tips like these now you’ve no excuse not to get tressed up this summer!