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According to Matrix Artistic Director Robert Santana

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Wedding Hairstyle Trends for the Bride, the Bridesmaid and the Maid Of Honor

NEW YORK, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — If you’ll be walking down an aisle at some point soon—as a bride, a maid of honor or a bridesmaid—you’ll need to start thinking about the important things. Like your hair.

On that subject, there are definitely some new trends in bridal hairstyles this season, says Matrix Artistic Director Robert Santana, and they are worth exploring. “Find what fits you—your dress, your wedding, your personal style.”

Here are 5 wedding hairstyle trends, according to Robert. Adapt them so they are just right for you!

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Looped Buns

Look for lots of soft chignons and twists this season, constructed of gently looped shapes. It’s important to set the hair first to create a firm, full, shiny foundation for these shapes. Prep damp hair before it’s dry with a lightweight hair cream that will keep the hair smooth without causing it to shrink or droop.

Deconstructed Braids

Not too stiff, not too loose. This season it’s important to strike the perfect balance if you’re going for a braided hairstyle. Your hairstyle can be created with a Dutch braid, a fishtail braid, a conventional braid, or even a simple two-strand twist, as long as it’s not too messy or too perfect. The hairstylist’s secret weapon when creating modern braids is dry shampoo—it prevents the hair from being too slippery and adds body and volume.

Flower Hair Embellishments

Blooms have always been a go-to for wedding hairstyles, but this season, they’re pared down and simple. So rather than a lavish flower crown, perhaps it’s about tucking just one or two small blossoms into the texture of your updo or choosing one large flower to pair with a sleek, simple hairstyle.

Smooth Hair with Bangs

A sleek hairstyle and squared-off bangs give off a chic, French girl vibe that’s irresistible this season. Free up a few soft tendrils to prevent the hairstyle from looking too stiff, suggests Robert and top off the whole look with black eyeliner and matte, red lipstick!

Beach Waves with a Center Part

For a casual or Bohemian-style wedding, beach waves are a perfect hairstyle option. This season they’re a bit more polished and less “lived-in” than they have been recently, and the shape is concentrated in the middle of each section of hair. A center part maintains the free-spirited nature of your beach waves, even if they’re manicured rather than messy.

MATRIX, the leading professional haircare and haircolor company in the United States, is part of Loreal USA’s Professional Products Division. Founded in 1980, MATRIX is committed to the development of the salon professional and offers a wide range of products including: Biolage, Biolage Advanced, Biolage Cleansing Conditioner, Biolage ExquisiteOil, Biolage Styling, COLORGRAPHICS, COLORINSIDER, Color Sync, Logics, Oil Wonders, SOBOOST, SOCOLOR, Style Link, and Total Results (MATRIX professional products are available only in salons and can be guaranteed authentic when purchased from authorized retailers.) Visit Matrix.com for hairstyle and haircolor inspiration as well as MATRIX trends and tips! Professionals visit www.matrixprofessional.com for techniques, formulas, salon resources and much more!

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Here Are 7 Reasons To Get A Pixie Haircut & 3 New Pixie Haircuts To Try From Matrix

Reasons why you should rock a chic pixie haircut this year

News provided by Matrix May 17, 2018, 10:00 ET

NEW YORK, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A pixie haircut is the ultimate, classic short haircut. Celebrities from Audrey Hepburn to Emma Watson have embraced the chic short haircut with stunning style. We would all be lying if we didn’t admit at one time or another we’ve toyed with the notion of going for a pixie chop. Is this the year? Here are seven good reasons to get a pixie haircut, and three new ideas to consider.

https://www.matrix.com/blog/reasons-to-get-a-pixie-cut-and-pixie-hairstyle-ideas

7 Reasons to Get a Pixie Haircut

1. Hair styling Freedom. Pixie haircuts take almost no time at all to style. You can work a no-blow-dry cream into damp hair, tousle and go. You can rake a firm hold gel or hair paste through your hair for a bold, graphic finish, instantly. And if you do opt for a soft, fluffy pixie hair style, you can achieve it with your blow dryer in just a few minutes.
2. Self-Expression. There is nothing cookie-cutter about a short haircut. You will rarely walk into a room and see 10 other women with pixie cuts. What’s more, there are many options for customizing your pixie cut—such as the length of your bangs, embellishing your hair with bold or metallic or pastel hair color, creating an asymmetric hair shape, etc. A pixie cut allows you to make a bold statement with your hairstyle—or not! It’s all up to you.
3. Your Hair is Extremely Damaged. There are many effective and healing conditioning treatments, but sometimes the damage is too extreme to reverse. A pixie haircut is a fashionable way to start fresh, with healthy hair.
4. You’re Growing Out a Relaxer. Embracing your natural texture after years of relaxing is a process. Many women find the process easier to navigate if they cut off as much of the relaxed hair as possible. With the “big chop,” you remove a great deal of damaged hair, and the new growth is easier to manage during the rest of the transition.
5. You Color or Lighten Your Hair All the Time. If platinum blonde–or pre-lightening your hair to achieve the perfect pale pink or rose gold hair color shade—is a way of life for you, you’re putting a great deal of stress on your hair. Frequent lightening can cause the integrity of your hair to deteriorate, and it’s always worse on the older hair at the ends. A pixie cut solves the problem—the frequent trims required for upkeep will also get rid of those damaged ends.
6. You Have Supreme Confidence in Your Hairdresser. A great deal of craftsmanship goes into a beautiful pixie cut. Your hairstylist will understand how to balance the pixie cut for your body type and face shape and how to cut it for your hair type. If you color your hair, your stylist will create an artful hair color design that harmonizes with the shape of your cut. He or she will also show you several options for styling your short haircut.
7. You Understand the Right Pixie Haircut Shape for Your Face Shape. Because a pixie haircut frames your face, it’s critical to cut the best shape for your features. If your face is round, for example, your hairstylist should add some volume at the top and a few wispy pieces at the fullest point of your face to reduce the roundness. If your face is square, a few fine pieces around your jaw will soften the angles there. Oblong face shapes look best with a flatter crown and long bangs that reduce the length of the face. Oval face shapes look good with any pixie cut design!

Which Pixie Haircut Is Right for You? Here Are 3 Pixie Cut Ideas to Consider!

Gray Pixie Haircut

Gray Pixie Haircut. Image Credit: @pati.rodrigz

Gunmetal metallic gray hair color puts an edgy spin on a feminine, short haircut. Large, loose waves add loads of soft texture, and short, choppy bangs provide a perfect frame for eyes and face.

Undercut Pixie Haircut

Undercut Pixie Haircut. Image Credit: @hairgod_zito

Take your pixie cut to extremes! The cropped undercut strikes a strong counterpoint to the elongated top sections. The icy lavender lengths are styled to perfection with lots of definition and separation, thanks to a matte texture clay styling formula.

Neo-Grunge Pixie Haircut

Neo-Grunge Pixie

Platinum blonde hair color with a sooty shadow root give this pixie haircut streetwise style. The choppy edges keep the silhouette soft, and lots of interior texture offers a wide range of styling options. Regular use of a purple shampoo will keep platinum blonde hair color cool and bright without a trace of unwanted yellow.

MATRIX, the leading professional haircare and haircolor company in the United States, is part of Loreal USA’s Professional Products Division. Founded in 1980, MATRIX is committed to the development of the salon professional and offers a wide range of products including: Biolage, Biolage Advanced, Biolage Cleansing Conditioner, Biolage ExquisiteOil, Biolage Styling, COLORGRAPHICS, COLORINSIDER, Color Sync, Logics, Oil Wonders, SOBOOST, SOCOLOR, Style Link, and Total Results (MATRIX professional products are available only in salons and can be guaranteed authentic when purchased from authorized retailers.) Visit Matrix.com for hairstyle and haircolor inspiration as well as MATRIX trends and tips! Professionals visit www.matrixprofessional.com for techniques, formulas, salon resources and much more!

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