If you were any bit into grunge in the 1990s, then chances are you are well aware of the hair styles popularized by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, Eddie Vedder, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss: stringy, greasy, and undone. Many models on the Spring 2012 runways exhibited a similar look, albeit with a high fashion polish and sophistication.
From damp and dewy, slick and shiny, to oiled and glistening, one of the hottest new hair trends for spring is all about a non-dry texture. Alexander Wang models appeared to be fresh from a rain shower, with wet, tousled strands hanging over shoulders in a devil-may-care manner. Another daring version popped up at shows such as BCBG and Giambattista Valli, where models walked out with damp or oily roots that were combed straight back, as the remaining hair was left dry and mussed up.
Contrary to true grunge styles, you don’t have to go four days without shampooing to achieve these looks. Runway hair stylist extraordinaire Guido used Argan oil (Moroccanoil) to create many of these ‘dos. You can also try a shine spray such as Bumble & Bumble Shine On for super gloss, or Luster’s Pink Sheen Spray, a classic conditioning spray with vitamin E. Another fun option is shimmering pomade, such as Regis Design Line Enchanted Gold Dust Finisher. For a tousled-all-over look, begin with a lightweight leave-in conditioner such as Paul Mitchell’s The Conditioner. Comb through damp strands, and then apply pomade as desired for a piece-y, sparkling effect. Mess it up with your fingers, then simply air-dry.
Moroccanoil Oil Treatment retails for $15-39 at folica.com
Bumble & Bumble Shine On is available for $25 at bumbleandbumble.com
Luster’s Pink Sheen Spray is available for $4 at walgreens.com
Paul Mitchell The Conditioner retails for $17 at drugstore.com
~~ By Katherine Reel
