Hair Tips For Women in Their 20s
How to Have a More Grown-Up, Sophisticated Hairstyle
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PS: What tips do you have for someone trying to make his or her hair seem more grown-up? What styles should they try?
SH: Keeping your hair neater and carefully styled can only help you to obtain your professional goals at that age. Try straightening your hair in a sleek ponytail. For cut, a nice below-the-chin bob most always adds a professional edge. Color depends on the person's skin tone. Consult a color specialist, and whatever color you choose, have a professional do it. Bad color is never attractive.
PS: What products will help you achieve that more stylized 'do?
SH: Right now, I am in love with Sachajuan Ocean Mist Texturizing Spray ($28). It's great for adding a bit of separation and texture to the hair.
PS: And what are great hot tools to have?
SH: Always have a good straightening iron handy — remember, you get what you pay for when it comes to straightening irons. I love and am currently using the GHD Dashing Diva Digital Titanium Styler ($125). I even use it to put a slight wave in the hair by rolling it down as I straighten.
PS: What if you're superlazy? How can you get good-looking grown-up hair easily and quickly?
SH: Slick your hair back in a tight, smooth ponytail and place it in the middle of the back of your head. Mist your ponytail with water, and then apply a thin layer of pomade to the hair and smooth it out with a brush. Next, twist the ponytail with your hand and then wrap it around a hair binder [hair tie] like Scunci No Slip Grips ($3) in a circular motion. Pin the end in a disguising fashion, and voilà! You have a quick, easy, mature, professional hairdo.