What: Thick Ponytail
How: We've long since known that ponytails are an anti-aging wonder. When your hair is pulled back taught, well, so is your skin (though we do recommend popping an Advil; ponytails headaches are no joke). But Katie Holmes just proved that there's another element to the anti-aging ponytail that requires a bit more effort. See the actual tail of her ponytail? It's thick, fluffy, and extra-long—likely do to some well-placed faux hair. The fuller your hair, the healthier it looks. There are extensions that are made specifically made for this kind of hair style. Popping them in is as simple as wrapping it around the base of your elastic and securing it with some pins. A blast of dry shampoo and a few backcombs with a boar bristle brush will blend your hair together and amp up the volume.
Just like your foundation, powder, and concealer, "bronzers are not one size fits all," says Troy Surratt, a makeup artist and the founder of Surratt Beauty. The goal is to choose a shade that subtly enhances your complexion by no more than one or two shades. "You want the result to look sun kissed—not sunburnt," he says. Here, a round up of the top formulas.
Unless you're showing up at the salon *on a mission* with a well-researched Pinterest pic for your next appointment, you're probably hemming and hawing over whether to go the easy route with a trim (because us = creatures of habit) or say screw it, throw caution to the wind, and go with a full hair transformation.
To save you some anxiety while you're in the chair, consult this soul-searching flowchart for fall styling inspiration first. Blunt strands for the lob trend that won't quit? A chopped pixie? Patience, young one, your hair future is soon to be revealed.
P.S. Once you've found your style of the season, see our guide for the best fall colors to take your new look one step further.
PURE HYDRATION SHAMPOO
This shampoo has such a wonderful aroma, very foresty, earthy and fresh. Formulated with active plant DNA, bio lipids and Australian extracts.
I have been using this shampoo daily and it’s made my hair feel so soft and shiny, the ingredients are pure and natural. It's designed for dry hair, but I have hair which is a quite oily and this shampoo seems to balance out the oiliness. I think it would suit all hair types quite well.
Containing the essential oils of Lavender, pink grapefruit, patchouli (my favourite) and ginger.
Sulphate and parafen free.
Key active ingredients
Tocopherol (vitamin E), Glycerin, Lemon Aspen, Macadamia Oil, Kangaroo Paw Flower, Soybean Oil, Glycolipids, Phospholipids.
