Emerson Salon – Capitol Hill Seattle

Ellie Goulding has become a music phenomena at the early age of 24 but actually started writing folk style songs on her guitar at the age of 15. Goulding’s debut album, entitled Lights, will be released this coming March. She already has a totally fun video out of her song,” Starry Eyes.” We wonder where that was shot- maybe a castle or chateau in Europe perhaps. Love it and that fish eye lense they use!

Ellie has recently taken the “quiff” hair style (that Gwen Stefani made popular a few years back) and put her own twist on it. Hers takes it into a more asymmetrical placement with the addition of some loose, modern waves on the remaining lengths of her hair.

Trying to achieve this look? Here are some tips!!!

• Color: The haircolor on Ellie is a beautiful multi-dimensional light beige blond. This can be achieved in many ways by consulting your Emerson Salon stylist. The methods most likely used for this are multi-dimensional foil or balayage. This means that your stylist designs and places the appropriate concentration of highlights based on your aesthetic preferences, maintenance needs and coloring. Usually, this service will most likely involve bleach lighteners (with toning after) and some sort of balancing lowlight on the sides and underneath that is a minimum of 2 shades deeper.
• Styling the Quiff: Your fringe area should be at least 4″ in length to achieve this look. Section off 1″ of hair parallel to the hairline at the top of the forehead with a clip after applying Sticky Business by Kevin Murphy to the hairline. Iron curl loosely the 2″ section that is parallel to the previous section. Back brush and back comb the second section lightly. Combine the two sections together by cushion brushing and hold above the head and spray with Working Spray. Twist this section 2 times and carefully move the height of the style towards one side or the other and bobby pin in place. Make sure all stray pieces/fly-aways are tucked into the style and pins are hidden on the interior of the quiff. Spray with Session Spray for firm hold.
• Styling the Waves: On clean dry hair, use Spray Shine by Alterna lightly all over. Then in 2″ vertical sections, loosely iron curl the mid shaft to ends all over. Using a cushion brush, lightly brush the curls into large waves. Then spray with Working Spray by Alterna for touchable hold and movement.

For additional fun and glamor: Add star shaped hair pins to the style in reverence to the song! We love the stars she put on her palms for the video and thought why not use that inspiration for the hair as well? It could be the perfect way to dress up a day style into night. Have fun!

post by D’Arcy