Here comes the sun. (Finally!) But warmer weather presents us with new hair dilemmas. So we turned to Stamford beauty experts—LIRIA HEIDENREICH and EMINA PELINKOVIC of The Style Bar, and QUINN CARAVELLA of the new Loft Salon and Spa—for trends to watch for, and their secrets for beating summer frizz, maintaining color and other hair challenges that may come up as temps rise.
THE STYLE BAR
What are the hairstyle trends for spring?
Embrace your waves. Long hair is definitely still in but with waves allowed to shine. —L. H.
How do I freshen up my hair in the morning if I washed it the night before?
Pull your hair up to a bun on the top of your head, release it in the morning and simply run your fingers through your hair. —E. P.
How do I avoid washing my hair every day?
Brush first, and spray dry shampoo from the root out. You can create volume using Velcro rollers. —E. P.
LOFT SALON AND SPA
What are the hairstyle trends for spring?
Grow your hair out. Sleek ponytails and organic braids are the latest. Shades of rose blonde and tortoiseshell brunette are the latest for color. —Q. C.
How do I prevent summer frizz?
Organic Keratin treatments are the best way to battle frizz all summer long. Once you do it, you’ll probably want to do it all year long. —Q. C.
How do I minimize breakage?
After shampooing, dry hair, detangle with a wide-tooth comb and use a thermal protector. —Q. C.
How do I treat oily hair?
Use a masque once a week. We love Kerastase Nutri-Thermique. Kerastase Cristaliste is a perfect line for anyone trying to combat oily scalp. —Q. C.
How do I add body to my hair?
Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner followed by a root volumizer. Use a thermal round brush and section the hair. —Q. C.
How do I prevent highlights from turning brassy?
Using purple shampoo once a week will help. —Q. C.
MAKE-UP TREND ALERT
LIPS
“Use lip glosses that are lightly tinted and emphasize the natural color of your lips.” – L. H.
“Lips are staying bold with shades of red.” – Q. C.
FOUNDATION
“Foundation is minimal; think tinted moisturizer or luminizer for a dewey finish.” – Q. C.
EYES
“They are all about pastels, from aqua to light lilacs.” – Q. C.