JAMO magazine January 2019/ 49 Issue | Page 26

JAMO TRENDS Hair Trends for 2019 Are Updated Versions of ThrowBack Classics The Boss Blunt Bob The blunt bob—mod- eled effortlessly by celebs including Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kim Kar- dashian, Olivia Culpo, Mel B. and Lucy Hale— is especially flatter- ing for anyone with a heart-shaped face or defined jawline. Fitzsimmons predicts this timeless look tak- ing over 2019 simply because it works for anyone, though “you’ll just want to be care- ful about the length depending on your particular face shape.” When cut at a proper length determined by your stylist, the blunt bob or lob will always highlight your best features. Nostalgia undoubtedly reigned supreme in 2018, and accord- ing to the experts, hair trends in 2019 will also mark a con- tinued love affair with the old classics. Fashion and beauty brands are constantly reinventing the wheel while also intro- ducing new and original ideas. For instance, the resurgence of Marc Jacobs’ iconic grunge collection as well as the unexpect- ed comeback of oversized scrunchies reminded us that moving forward sometimes requires looking back. So come next year, expect classic looks to be the hairstyle du jour. According to celeb hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimmons, whose clientele in- cludes everyone from the Kar-Jenners to Bella Hadid and Joan Smalls, A-list 2018 trends included blunt bobs/lobs, embracing the high ponytail and asking for the wet effect. And these styl- ing requests show no signs of slowing down in the New Year. Half-Up, Half-Down Styles The high-fashion ponytail was also a 2018 hit, but now, we’re already starting to see it transition into more half-up, half-down styles, like the ones spotted on Ariana Grande, Blake Lively and Ashley Graham. This elevated look “involves giving some structure to the top of the head” in the form of a ponytail, bun or even a strategic part to give the top a little more volume. These looks are great be- cause they give you a high fashion vibe with- out being too over the top and there’s a ton of different style op- tions, so you’ll never get bored. January 2019 - 49 ISSUE ’90s-Inspired Hair Acces- sories Another one of Fitzsim- mons’s favorite trends to emerge this year is the usage of fun and unexpected accessories in hair. In addition to everything from flowers to earrings in red carpet hairstyles (courtesy of Janelle Monae, Emma Stone, Kourtney Kar- dashian and more), we’re seeing a lot of brands launch more adventurous accessories—like Kitsch’s collaboration with Jus- tine Marjan. The Wet Look Perhaps the most high fashion trend with stay- ing power through 2019 will be the wet effect. For Fitzsimmons, this was hands-down his most-re- quested look for red car- pets. “The trick to a wet look is not water—it’s oil! I like to use a lightweight oil like the NatureLab. TOKYO Perfect Smooth Oil to give the hair that wet appearance,” he says. “You’ll have to layer on a lot more product than you’d use for a typical style… without making the hair greasy!” Ti