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Trend: Woven Braids
Seen at: Rachel Roy

DIY: Whether piled high or loose and low, braids caused quite a commotion on the fall catwalk. At Rachel Roy’s show (one of our favorites, by the way), lead stylist André Rodman at Frédéric Fekkai SoHo was inspired by the Native American theme. Giving the traditional braid a modern twist, he incorporated a hand-woven fishtail technique: Start by spritzing dry shampoo or hairspray all over to give workable texture. Then pull hair back and divide into two sections at the nape of the neck. Take a small section of hair from each side, crisscross them over the gathered strands, and add to the opposite side. Continue loosely braiding, then secure with an elastic.

Photo: Courtesy of Frédéric Fekkai

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Trend: Choppy Layers
Seen at: Yves Saint Laurent

DIY: Sure, YSL’s mod mushroom cut might be too severe for your au naturel sensibility, but there is something to be said for chunky locks! “Choppy layers enhance bone structure, especially cheekbones,” says Guido Palau, who styled hair at Ralph Lauren. After applying a thickening lotion to damp hair, he blow-dried sections using a paddle brush and finished with a flat iron, creating “an even texture with absolutely no frizz.”

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