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SUMMER 2012 HAIR TRENDS BY LOCKONEGO

Lockonego is a boutique salon and spa on the Kings Road where every client is given a bespoke luxury service... Seven years ago Lockonego was co-founded by celebrity hair stylists Ben Cooke and Jonathan Long on Chelsea’s Kings Road.

Today Lockonego is considered by many, one of the most renowned and popular salons in London.

Being very much at the heart of the industry, the full Lockonego team are brilliantly qualified to advise on the latest trends and colours of the season. The salon offers in-depth consultations to clients, examining face shapes, skin tone and features in order to tailor-make a style that best suits the individual.

Below, the team give UKHairdressers their Summer 2012 trends and lots of hints to help you try them out yourself…..

Princess Plaits by Sophie Grant

Step by Step Guide • To achieve this angelic look prep damp hair with Mist to create a tousled effect

• Blow-dry using your fingertips to untangle, whilst maintaining a textured effect that gives holding power for plaiting

• Separate the hair into two sections at the front, leaving the back of the hair loose. French plait the two sections at the front of the head and pull back towards the crown of the head, securing with hair pins

• Next, plait the section at the back of the head and bring up towards the crown

• Once all three sections have been plaited, twist together to create an interwoven effect

• Spritz all over with a shaper spray to achieve a firm, sleek look that lasts all day

Prom-Perfect by Ben Cooke

Step by Step Guide

• Apply Foam/mousse from roots to ends into clean damp hair for a bit of volume

• To achieve this natural yet formal look roughly blow dry hair using fingers instead of a brush to encourage natural texture and waves.

• Once dry, use a wide barrelled curling tong to define curls and add extra waves to the hair

• Next, scrape the hair back into a pony tail, leaving a small square section at the centre-front free for styling later

• Begin pinning the curled sections of hair at the nape of the neck into a low bouffant

• Then gently fold the free section of hair at the front backwards away from face, over the same barrelled tong to guide the shape and form a slight quiff. Secure with hair pins

• Apply a light coating of strong spray for lasting hold

Smooth Blend by Ben Cooke

Step by Step Guide

• Apply styling cream into clean damp hair for a healthy gleam

• Separate the hair into a side parting and starting half way down the crown, working your way down towards the neck, take sections of hair and wind them around large heated rollers

• Leave to dry with some heat from a diffuser and once the hair is dry remove the rollers gently pulling the hair over to one side

• Gently tease through with your fingertips to loosen and mould hair into defined waves

• Smooth over your roots with a Round Brush being careful not to disturb the waves at the end

• To ensure hair stays in place spritz all over with strong hold hairspray

The Temp Haircut      Sweeping Glam      Romantic Blow-Dry

By Jonathan Long

Step by Step Guide • To achieve these classic day to evening looks volume is key

• The Temp Haircut is an ideal relaxed day look. Simply backcomb the hair at the crown and tie the hair back into a loose up do, letting the sides of the hair fall loosely around the face. Use a volumising powder at the roots (before backcombing) to really pump up the volume

• For an evening look try Sweeping Glam by shaking the hair loose and using wide barrelled curing tongs to define curls and add extra waves to the hair

• Sweep the hair to the side and spray the finished look with a strong spray for a lasting hold

• For a super stylish night out the Romantic Blow-Dry is an excellent look. Begin by backcombing the hair at the crown of the head and smoothing over to create volume.

• Next, take sections of the hair and loosely twist a small section of hair around a Medium Round Brush. Blast with heat from your hairdryer to achieve soft, loose curls and run fingers through the hair for sexy kinks.

• Finish with a touch of Texturizer for a gentle ‘halo’ gloss
School-Girl Scraggle by Jonathan Long

Step by Step Guide • Apply Styling Cream into clean, damp hair to boost shine and create smooth locks. Create a side parting and blow-dry on a medium heat with a small round brush.

• Separate the hair into a side parting and tie in a low ponytail. Before fastening it give the hair a shake to loosen the style and use your free hand to gently scope the hair to the side twisting it into position, leaving the ends loose and securing with hair pins

• Apply a generous amount of hairspray so the style stays in place


Soft Faux Bob by Ben Cooke

Step by Step Guide • Begin by boosting your colour and shine with a rinse in enhancer

• Blow dry using a Paddle Brush lifting the hair upwards as you blow dry

• Create a rough side parting and gently use barrelled tongs to create a loose wave to the front and sides of the bob

• Finish with a touch of Texturizer for a glossy finish



Streak-a-Boo by Head Colourist,
Paul Bingham
(with Styling by Ben Cooke)




Paul advises: “Take last season’s dip dye phenomenon to the next level with a cool and edgy colour technique which will be sure to add a contemporary flash of colour to your tresses. Add streaks of vibrant, two-toned colour to the under layer of your hair to lift and brighten your natural tones”

Caramel Smudge by Head Colourist, Paul Bingham
(with Styling by Ben Cooke)


Paul advises: “This is an incredibly quick and versatile technique called ‘Clever Colour’. It works with almost every hair colour and length for an effortless, natural and grown out finish. The technique involves backcombing triangular sections of hair all over the head, before applying colour underneath and over the top of the sections, leaving the inner area of the triangle colour-free. The result is a fantastic seamless finish with a ‘beachy’ and textured effect that’s grungy-cool. Better yet, it requires very little maintenance as any re-growth will blend in with the colour effect, meaning you can go months without needing to re-touch.”









Curly Boy by Jeremy White

Jonathan advises: “This is a new take on the fashionable bed head look. For maximum impact gather the curls at the front of the head with a comb and place into position using a Gel. Run your fingers through the end of the curls, pulling them down towards the forehead. To achieve a flawless finish secure with hairspray”





King’s Road Quiff by Jeremy White

Jonathan advises: “A modern twist to the 1960s quiff this look screams attitude. Create a rough parting and then break up the front of the hair by applying Matte Putty. With a tail comb pull the hair up to create a side quiff. Carefully smooth the quiff with the comb and set with hairspray”

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Article by Heather Bell