Archive for April, 2012

The Ponytail Parade

April 11th, 2012

It’s long been our life saver for bad hair days or for a super speedy style, but once again the ponytail seems to be a favourite amongst the celebrities since it appeared on the spring/summer catwalks back in the autumn.

Perhaps it is because it is so versatile: from the easy elegance of Charlize Theron’s style to the poker straight bright blue pony of Katy Perry, but the ponytail is certainly one of this season’s hottest hairstyles.

With 85% of you opting for mid to Rapunzel length style this season, the ponytail is the perfect go to style to be on trend this spring. So here are some of Goody’s top tips to create your very own take on the ponytail.

  • Make sure that you choose a parting that is flattering to your face shape. The centre parting can be difficult to carry off and can look particular severe if you don’t have a fringe, so opt for a side parting or sweep back without a parting for the most versatile look.
  • For a voluminous look, build movement with your favourite texturizing spray and tease the hair with a Goody Lift Comb before pulling the hair into the pony.
  • Choose a style on the side, low at the nape of the neck or high on top to create variation to your ponytail.
  • There are so many options to choose from to secure your style other than the humble elastic. Secure with a Goody Simple Style Pony Pouf to get a fabulously perky pony; opt for a Colour Collection elastic to blend with your own hair; try a bright coloured Ouchless elastic to get your Katy Perry on; or secure at the nape of the neck with a Goody Classic Barrette for easy elegance. The choice really is yours.
  • And finally for a pony on the go, and to avoid the age old habit of putting a hair elastic on the wrist, don’t forget to stack Goody DoubleWear elastics on your wrist instead. They easily disguise themselves as on trend bracelets, and will make sure you can join this season’s ponytail parade wherever and whenever you like.

So the question is, how will you wear yours? ….

Bob’s your uncle

April 2nd, 2012

Tired of forever changing your hair to keep up with the trends? What if we said there is a hairstyle that never dates? Celebs are homing in on this little hair gem and continuing to chop off long locks in exchange for edgy, chin grazing bobs. However, if this look is too brazen for you or you have more of a round shaped face we recommend the ‘demi bob’ or ‘long bob’. Great for keeping up to date but enough length to allow you to experiment for Spring!

Bobs are perfect for Spring and this sudden outburst of luscious weather has got us calling out for shorter, more manageable styles. Before considering the chop, consult your hair stylist and remember the thicker your hair, the more layers you will need.

Celebs who have opted for the look include Queen of bobs, Victoria Beckham, and surfer chic Cameron Diaz, who has chosen a short new crop – perfect for when she hits the beaches of Hawaii this Spring.

For many women, the bob hairstyle is an old time favourite. It will never age, it’s manageable, fun, and represents empowerment whilst still keeping femininity, what more could you ask for? The variations for styles are endless, so this Spring how about rocking this 2012 trend? Make a statement, change is always a good thing!