As we've been advising our clients for a while now, the Undone Hair movement has become a thing. No longer do we want a really contrived hair style. We want to look effortlessly beautiful, and the knowledge to achieve it is becoming more widespread.
Just as our knowledge of health has expanded and put us more in control of our wellness than ever before, hair chemicals (or lack thereof), shampoo/conditioners, and leave-in styling products and hair cutting and dressing knowledge have put us in control of how our hair air dries.
Some people need to feel in control of their hair, and undone hair will probably not be their thing. If you are hoping that your hair looks decent enough to NOT have to break out your blow dryer or curling iron, then this look might be for you! Here are some tips to nailing it:
Embrace your hair in its natural state (or pseudo/semi-natural)
The embracing factor might only come about after getting some hair coaching and a great cut, or perhaps you have already embraced a controlled chaos hair situation and are always in search of additional tips. Either way it happens, it is an important step. You have to be willing to adopt a new routine to have success!
Get it Cut
Today, it's all about having a great cut. You should not have to create shapes with your blow dryer, your cut should be doing the work for you.
Also, keeping the ends from fraying by getting regular trims will allow you to wear your hair in more of a natural state.
When I cut hair to be undone, I focus on working with the natural movement of the hair. I edit what I don't like and accentuate what I do. (Simple, right?)
-For Finer textures I recommend a stronger outline with just a few purposeful surface layers.
-For Medium textures the wave pattern is of primary concern, to ensure the hair falls naturally in place, and is generally air dried and cut dry.
-Super rebellious curly or frizzy hair is cut with lots of hair editing tricks to balance over zealous areas into one unit, being mindful to create space without completely shattering the ends. (It takes a professional, people)
Maintaining It:
You didn't get an undone haircut to put in a lot of hours at a blow dry bar!
Most of the styling is in the Prep Work..
Cleansing
Squeaky clean shampoo looks aren't in, so why would shampoo that leaves your hair squeaky clean be? Shampoo-free regimens, sulfate-free shampoo and 2-in-1 Cleansing Creams are addressing this need. As a general outline, your hair texture and individual oil production rate will determine which method might be the best shampoo alternative for you. Preserving the correct amount of your own oils is key.
Styling
Finer straighter textures are usually in need of roughing it up products, such as Salt Sprays paired with light textured pastes or creams for just the very ends whereas, Kinky Curly hair would need to preserve the most amount of natural oils and also layer on the most dressing products such as creams and oils.
To achieve the correct aesthetic, your goal should (mostly) be to air dry. Polish off your style by round brush blow drying a few strategically scattered sections on the top and sides.
Still on the fence about undone hair? Ask your stylist to help you strategize how you might work some of this effect, while controlling "priority" areas.
-Alina
