Alexa Chung's Hair
Alexa Chung Mussy Updo Hairstyles
Alexa Chung Mussy Updo Hairstyles: Known mostly for her fashion sense, British "It girl" Alexa Chung is also revered worldwide for her boho, I-don't-care hair. The model, TV host and Vogue contributor cut her long hair back in 2007 and her new look help catapult her to fame. Her hair is always a bit un-kept as if she lets her naturally wavy hair air dry. She's had cuts as short as her jawbone but never so long as her shoulders and she's known for her ombré hair color -- a trendy surfer girl look that's blonder on the bottom and darker on top as if the hair naturally grew out that way. She's also a big fan of the messy updo. Alexa Chung Curls Hairstyles
Alexa Chung Curls Hairstyles: Here, Alexa Chung shows off sun-kissed highlights. Later on in this gallery you'll see what she looks like with much darker hair but this "bronde" (blonde plus brown) hair color is what Chung usually sports. Alexa Chung Hairstyles look in June 2009
Alexa Chung Hairstyles look in June 2009: According to an article in Elle UK, Alexa takes her hair inspiration from 1960s actress Jane Birkin. The magazine quotes Chung's stylist George Northwood who explains how he recreates the Jane Birkin look with a modern twist. According to Northwood, "this is a simple, one-length bob, but it’s cut into for a shaggier feel." What's more, this look suits all hair types and face shapes. To get the color, Northwood tells Elle UK to "ask for a baliage technique, it focuses color through the ends of the hair rather than at the roots, giving a natural sun-kissed look." Northwood styles Chung's hair with Kérastase Oléo-Crème, for lived-in texture. He uses a diffuser to dry the hair. You can also "rough dry" hair by drying half way and then letting hair air dry and you scrunch it with your fingers. Alexa Chung Hair Wavy Shag Hairstyles
Alexa Chung Hair Wavy Shag Hairstyles: Unbelievably, Chung isn't thrilled with her hair. In a Q&A published in The Guardian, Chung was asked "What do you most dislike about your appearance?" Her answer would surprise anyone who covets her naturally mussy locks, "My ears and my incredibly fine hair that goes flat despite hours of back-combing."Alexa Chung Shorter Shag Hirstyles
Alexa Chung Shorter Shag Hirstyles: Here's Alexa Chung in bangs and ombré hair color. Note how her hair looks as if it's growing out from blonde to brown. To mimic this look, ask your stylist for "baliage" hair color and only on the bottom two-thirds of hair. Baliage allows the stylist to paint swaths of color onto hair -- much better for this look than the typical pin-prick sized highlights that foils give you. Alexa Chung Bob Front Hairstyles
Alexa Chung Bob Front Hairstyles: For winter, 2011, Chung said "bye-bye" to her surfer girl strands and colored her hair a dark espresso color. Note how she's also cut her trademark shag into a bob with long, sideswept bangs. Here's a side view of her bob. Note that her stylist did not thin out hair with a razor, she has a ton of body. Alexa Chung Shag Hairstyle
Alexa Chung Shag Hairstyle: Before she cut her hair all off, Chung sported this uber-popular demi-bob (née semi-bob). This popular hair length, which falls anywhere between the mid-neck and the shoulders, has been seen on many actresses and models this season. Alexa Chung Messy Hairstyles
Alexa Chung Messy Hairstyles: "For teens to aspire to now…I think Alexa Chung gets its right. Partly because she’s an ex-model, she’s got that going for her—that lanky body that photographs really beautifully…but I just like her tossed off hair. It’s chopped, she lets her natural texture come out, she doesn’t look tortured with blow dryers or straightening irons or anything. She is sexy, obviously very sexy, but in a fresh and kind of tomboy-ish way. There’s nothing worse for me than seeing young girls trying to be sexy; it’s just so painful. I think girls are really interested in her beauty. Girls always talk about her on our forums." Alexa Chung In Long Hair
Alexa Chung In Long Hair: This is the photo that blew me away. This is Alexa in 2007 just before she cut off her long locks and adopted her signature shag. She was very young here and still has a bit of baby fat in her face. As she's grown older he face has become more angular. The shag cut also helps show off the angles and her eyes. Alexa Chung Shag Hairstyle Wavy
Alexa Chung Shag Hairstyle Wavy: The surfer girl highlights are super popular for summer. Surfers have natural highlights with no obvious stop or start to them. To get this, look keep most of the hair dark but lighten pieces around the face. Stylists recommend getting chunky baliage starting at the chin down, plus a few pieces of bright color around the face. If you are a medium brunette, as Chung is, get a creamy gold hue on the ends and a warm caramel closer to your face (your stylist will know what I mean). Alexa Chung Braids Hairstyles
Alexa Chung Braids Hairstyles: This is a great look for anyone growing out their bangs or their hair and in an awkward phase. Simply braid air-dried hair and pin behind your ear. You can do as many or as few braids as you like. Alexa Chung Wavy Hairstyles
Alexa Chung Wavy Hairstyles: Chung's hair looks unkempt and that's purposeful. To mimic this look, ask your stylist for long layers. This adds body. To style, towel dry hair out of the shower, add mousse and scrunch hair, letting it air dry. Continue to scrunch hair as it dries. You can also blow dry hair about half dry and then let it air dry. To get more body, back comb hair. Bend over and spray roots with hairspray.