Hairstyle World Article for Women

Everybody’s wearing: Hot buns

June 20th, 2006

By Emine Ali
Make a big impact this season with an daring yet undeniably sexy, glossy bun…

Buns were everywhere on the red carpet at this year’s Golden Globes

Depending on the way in which your mind works, the words ’slicked-back bun’, will either conjure up an image of a sexy-senorita type or a harsh headmistress. This season the bun’s definitely well rooted in the former camp, and sleek styles have been spotted everywhere from Donna Karan and Chloe to Prada and YSL. The impact of the bun, especially when it’s flyaway-free, is incredibly strong. It makes a big statement because it’s simultaneously very simple and very brave – I only ever feel bold enough to attempt the slicked style after a weeks’ holiday, when the sun’s had time to even out my complexion and days spent eating fruit have banished circles and blemishes – because a glossy bun puts your facial features into sharp focus and does nothing to disguise flaws. Having said that, if your skin’s looking good, or you’re cool enough to pull off the Kate Moss bun + super-sized shades get-up, a bun will look undeniably sexy and sophisticated.

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You must start by choosing a parting. Combed back, parting-free buns will look better on smaller faces – they are not flattering for big foreheads or strong chins. If you have either you should opt for a side-parted style, which will slim the visage and narrow the jaw. Despite slicking back the hair, it’s best to work with day-old locks that are still clean – greasy roots are not a substitute for desirable shine. Comb the hair through to ensure it’s knot-free, then run Fructis Intense Anti-Frizz Treatment, £3.99 www.garnierbeautybar.co.uk, through the lengths and brush hair into the desired parting. If you can afford it, a Mason Pearson brush will cancel out any static and give hair a gloss-charged finish.

When you’re happy with the front of the hair (smooth out any ridges of bumps), secure the hair at the nape of the neck, or slightly to the side. Then take the loose ends of the ponytail and twist them until they coil round into a tight bun shape. You can then either pin the hair into place, or use a transparent hairband over the top of the bun, to tie it into shape. For a super-glossy finish smooth on a small amount of new L’Oreal Paris Nutri-Gloss Light Reflecting Crème, £4.99 www.lorealparis.co.uk.

Once hair’s perfect, it’s time to focus on your face. Flawless-looking skin is of prime importance, so invest in a base that evens out the skin and eradicates shine, but leaves it natural-looking too. L’Oreal True Match Foundation, £8.99,,will help you get a shade to suit your skin tone. Then take your cue from Prada, where hot pink lips were the perfect partner to the lustrous hair. Great shades in a wonderful, hydrating formula are Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Sweet Rouge and Fruit Punch, £4.99 www.maybeline.co.uk, and they’ll light up the entire complexion. Alternatively, a shot of L’Oreal Glam Shine Lip Gloss in Strawberry Sorbet, £6.99, will keep things looking sweet.

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