Formal hair trends: Lower hairstyles, classic looks

Lower Classic Hairstyles – Mallory Cook at #MMCSTYLE

For the year of 2019, carrying into the fall/winter time I’ve noticed a ton of different kinds of formal styles, even translated into everyday hair styles being a lower hairstyle.  Whether that be a low ponytail, bun, or easy twisted style, a low style seems to automatically imply a more soft, romantic, timeless kind of vibe to your look.

Low pony:

A low pony tail can be a quick, sleek style for the office, or a curled, softly pulled back look for a more formal occasion.  A low pony tail is an amazing way to get out of an extra day of hair washing as well, yet still look put together.  Use some dry shampoo, like Pulp Riots Berlin Dry Shampoo around your hairline to absorb any extra oils & give you a fresh, clean scent, and sometimes it is necessary to use a hair powder such as Redken Powder Grip 03 in the crown to keep your hair from sticking to your head and looking too flat.

Low Pony Tail Hairstyle #MMCSTYLE

Low bun:

A low bun can be a simple, cleanly done look for a day at the office for a professional look, or this can be appropriate for a formal occasion you are attending.  A more intricate low bun with twists and sections pinned over each other can add a more formal look for a bride, or other black tie style occasion.  Low buns are nice because they feel and are secure, no one will worry about any pieces popping out of place during an event.  The low bun is the base for a lot of styles, because it is such a classic look.  Feel free to add a braid to this style, whether their be a braid as more of a part around the hairline, or braid a piece to twist around the bun.  There are endless options to this style.  A great strong hair spray, I like Pulp Riot Toronto because of it’s ability to hold, but not look sticky, will help to keep your bun looking polished once styled!

Low Bun Hairstyle #MMCSTYLE

Low Bun Hairstyle #MMCSTYLE

Low twisted style:

These can be the most fun styles, and are so customizable.  Add in a loose braid, pin organically, have fun with it!  These types of hair styles are amazing to accessorize with hair jewelry or flowers randomly pinned in.  They can be so elegant and timeless, or simple and casual.  Leave out face framing pieces for an even softer, romantic, undone feel.  You can achieve a more simple twisted style by pulling hair back loosely, letting some pieces fall our around your face, and randomly take pieces from the pony tail and pin up, or be as intricate as you want by taking smaller sections and twisting them, pull apart the twists and pin as you like how it is looking.  I like to use a working hair spray while executing these styles, Pulp Riots new Zurich hair spray has become a favorite of mine for this.

Low Twisted Hairstyle #MMCSTYLE

Hairstyles To Wear For Any Occasion

These low styles are my favorite to wear, and to execute as a hair stylist.  The wearer of them I always get the vibe of feels comfortable because they still do feel like themselves, sometimes people if they’re wearing something too different can make them feel off and uncomfortable.  The purpose of any hair style is to improve on how one feels they look, so these help me to achieve the ultimate goal!

Mallory Cook | Hair Stylist | Pulp Riot & Redken Color Specialist | Madison, WI #MMCSTYLE Salon| Online Booking