Voluminous tresses back in vogue

Whether it’s a birthday bash, a casual brunch or a social do, tinsel town beauties and social butterflies are taking the big route and ditching the boring poker straight, flat-ironed tresses, Itee Dewan tells more.

Whether it’s Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra or Kangana Ranaut, the current crop of actresses has developed a fascination for big — big hair, that is! Whether it’s a birthday bash, a casual brunch or a social do, tinsel town beauties and social butterflies are taking the big route and ditching the boring poker straight, flat-ironed tresses.

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Internationally, pop stars like Gwen Stefani, Beyonce Knowles and more recently, Rihanna have made a ‘big’ statement with their hair. Explaining this trend, Rod Anker, creative director, The Kim Robinson Salon says, “It’s very subjective but usually big hair is just that, big and full. It depends on a client’s preference and the stylist as to how it is finished and how big it is but the options are endless.”

Style-wise
Big hair adds a lot of drama to one’s personality. Hairstylist Adhuna Akhtar quashes the myth that big hair is only for long, flowing tresses. “Short, cropped hair can be styled and made big and voluminous,” she says. The style looks good on mostly all face shapes, “except perhaps moon-shaped or round faces,” adds make-up and hair stylist Jojo.

Curvaceous girls can carry this look well. But, if you’re petite, avoid big hair as it might overpower your top and make you look like a lollipop. For those with limp hair, the 70s hit style of backcombing and puffing the crown is the way to go.

But Jojo has the last word: “Don’t be too attached to big hair. Wear it occasionally, restricting it to parties or night-outs.”