Alexa Chung’s Hairdresser Just Told Me the Best Haircut for My Face Shape
Do you know what kind of face shape you have? I think we all have our own ideas of what we think we look like in the mirror. But Narcissus himself probably couldn't identify what kind of face shape he had. Because for years (all 35 of them) I'd convinced myself that I had a round face. This is partly due to having quite full cheeks, I’m sure, but when I spoke to George Northwood, owner of the eponymous salon and hairdresser to oh, just Alexa Chung, Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley and Meghan Markle, he said I had a long/oval-shaped face. Why does this matter? Well, for six months I hadn't had a haircut and I wanted to know which haircut was the best for my face shape. I asked George to chat with me about how I should get it cut because he’s a legend in his industry.
George Northwood and Elinor Block in a Zoom call. Days before I went for the cut, I spoke to George over Zoom. I quickly gave him the facts: I hadn’t had my haircut for over six months, I wanted to go short, but how short could I go? The reason for the short hair question was because I didn’t know when I’d have another chance of getting my haircut (hello, second wave) and I couldn’t face my hair getting so long again. “Post-lockdown, everyone is desperate for a big change,” says George. “To get the look you’re after, you need to consider what you want to achieve and think about the different proportions.” . For me, George suggested that I can go short and even take it up to my jawline if I want, as I’ve got a longer face than I realise. So, by cutting the length, it won’t make my face look too round (as I personally didn’t want it to). Equally, he says, “If you don’t want anymore width to your face [if your face is round] then don’t go for a shorter bob and keep it long as that will help elongate your face.” . Ultimately, I learn that it’s all about working out what look you want to go for and then working out the length and shape from there. George also told me about hard and soft features, which can also impact the length of your hair and how short you go. For example, the beautiful Sarah Jessica Parker has a long face but she has arguably harder features so she opts for longer, wavier hair to soften her features. Whereas Halle Berry has gorgeous soft features and suits a really short crop. He also goes by the rule of “the more height on top you have and the skinnier the hair the thinner the face will look,” he says. There are also features that people might want to make a priority, so they might opt for a grown-out fringe to highlight cheekbones. Below, you can see my before and after looks, then keep scrolling to see my favourite haircare products.As you can see, this is over my shoulders. My hair was also incredibly full and harder to style—bear in mind this is after it has been blow-dried and straightened so it’s much harder to tame when curly. The shorter look. A better option for me as it doesn’t make my face look too round (or to me it doesn’t) and I get all that weight lifted off. This is a perfect natural remedy for anyone dealing with dandruff and a dry scalp.Curly-haired gals have long been obsessed with this moisturizing shampoo.This does everything you'd want a conditioner to do: moisturize without weighing down.This shampoo boasts macadamia oil to moisturize your hair and smooth frizz. This mask is such a joy to use once or twice a week. After you rinse it out, it feels like you've left the salon. Not only does it leave your hair smelling amazing, but it also looks incredibly chic in your bathroom. What can cilantro do for your shampoo? It gives it a fresh, crisp natural scent that reviewers love.Protect your hair before heat styling with this leave-in conditioner and protectant. If you color treat your hair, you'll want to check out this super moisturizing conditioner that won't dull your hue. This conditioner is great if you have dry hair, as it boasts sandalwood and barley to moisturize naturally.
If you're into fashion and an avid TikTok scroller, you've probably come across the viral and somewhat controversial Coperni one-leg jeans . People who got their hands on them are asking followers how they should style them - and even whether or not they should keep them. Those who are still on a waitlist or are simply curious about the trend are going so far as to DIY the jeans by taking a scissor to one leg of an old pair. I, on the other hand, dared to step into the Romeo Hunte Black One Leg Pant ($232, originally $725), an alternative take on the same silhouette that's even more eye-catching (which, how is that possible?). These jeans were, without a doubt, one of the most polarizing looks I've ever worn - and I've tried some pretty divisive clothing, from Skims butt-enhancing shapewear to the brand's famous push-up nipple bra , and many a sheer naked dress . After wearing the jeans around town to run errands and obviously attracting some attention (st...
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Never have we been more envious of an inanimate object than when Pedro Pascal stepped out in a sparkly cardigan this week. As soon as we saw him walking the streets of London wearing the glittery knit, we longed to swap places with it - to be enrobing the heartthrob, catching the attention of random passersby, sparking internet discourse, and ultimately taking responsibility for his style breakout. Pascal has been serving look after look while promoting " The Last of Us " season one and "The Mandalorian" season three this year, working with stylists Julie Ragolia and Fabio Immediato . His latest came on Feb. 23 when he arrived to a radio interview wearing the shiny cardigan in question: a long button-down sweater made of silver foil yarn and created by menswear label 4SDesigns. He layered it over a sheer brown tank top and finished the look with black pants, leather boots, and his usual chunky-framed glasses. Just one day prior, the actor stopped by a photo call...
