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“This style will

change through the

day and only get better

the more you play with it

and live in it. If you feel

like it needs a boost the

next day, add more dry

spray to reactivate the

style,” says Overton.

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HOW

TO DO

It’s the ultimate hair unicorn: e ortlessly tousled, I-woke-up-like-this,

cool girl, o -duty bed hair. Here’s how to perfect pretty messy hair

THE TUCK

For a slight twist on the look, tuck

your hair into a low, loose ponytail

with longer strands left out. Or go the

faux bob (like Gigi at the Max Mara

show). To do it, secure hair in two

low, loose ponytails. Loop each pony

and secure it with bobby pins. “This

is a good extension on the style to

make it a little more refined.”

THE CUT

While the messy look works best with

a layered cut, it can work for any hair

type. Blunt cuts and thinner hair may

need more product (go nuts with the

dry spray). Thick-haired girls shouldn’t

add too much volume. Those with

curly hair should start with a smoothing

serum to avoid frizz. #

beauty edit

PRETTY MESSY

S

ynonymous with off-duty models

and the cool-girls of Tumblr and

Instagram, purposely messy hair

that looks oh-so-good is a completely

achievable everyday look. “It’s all about

the prep-work,” says Sam Overton,

Unilever Haircare Creative Director for

TRESemmé. “Messy bed hair is an art

form – it should look natural, lived-in

and have variation in texture.”

1

Wash with TRESemmé

Perfectly (un)Done Shampoo

and Conditioner, $6.99 each.

2

Towel dry and work a

handful of TRESemmé

Perfectly (un)Done Wave

Creating Sea Foam , $8.99,

from mid-lengths to ends.

3

Take off the nozzle from

your hairdryer, flip your

head upside down and blast

your hair. Make sure you

shake it out as it dries to

ensure that the air is

flowing all the way

through your hair.

4

Once your hair is

about 80 per cent

dry, flip back to upright

and dry the rest.

5

Brush your fingers through your

hair to take out any knots, then take

the TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done

Dry Defining Spray , $8.99, hold it

about 30cm away from your head and

start spraying. While you spray, scrunch

and twist the hair to add some texture.

Remember not to be too exact – the style

is meant to look varied and effortless,

so don’t overthink it.

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WORDS BY ALEXANDRA WHITING. JASON LLOYD‘EVANS