his advice:

IF A PONYTAIL IS YOUR DEFAULT STYLE…

Try Gigi Hadid’s undone up-do

For Colombini, the unkempt top knots worn by Gigi and pal Kendall aren’t just sexy, they’re a political statement. “We’re in a time when women want to feel powerful. Like, ‘I don’t need to be glamorous, or cute.’ It’s a bit dishevelled – it says, ‘This is me – take it or leave it.’” To get a girl-power top knot, prep is vital. Blow-dry in a salt spray to build texture and the kind of grip that will make the up-do last. Pull out a few pieces to make it lived-in. 1. Ocean Mist, $35, Sachajuan, sachajuan.com.au

IF YOU’RE UP FOR MORE THAN A TRIM…

Go for Jennifer Lawrence’s wash’n’go bob

“There’s such a confidence to a short cut – not a lot of women are willing to do it, so when they do it’s a statement,” Colombini says of Jlaw’s cropped style. “The most important element of this cut is not letting it wear you, so keep it easy,” he adds. To ensure it stays laid-back, opt for matt-textured styling products (shine makes it too glamorous). Applying the product when hair is wet and leaving it to dry naturally (or blow-drying it in without touching hair too much) will help combat frizz. 2. Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste, $46, R+CO, 1300 725 122

IF YOU’RE BORED OF YOUR FLAT IRON…

Mix it up with Gisele Bündchen’s waves

“Every woman looks great with this style,” Colombini says of the super’s signature strands, which strut the line between beachy and sexy. To get the look, a medium-sized curling iron is easier than wrangling with your straightener on curl duty. “Use it to put a bend in the hair, not a curl. Wrap pieces around the barrel for a few seconds and then pull them off and gently stretch the hair out before it curls,” he says. A pointed-end conical tong will give you more flexibility to mix up the tightness of the curl, which will help it look more natural. 3. Keratin & Argan Oil Nourish conical wand, $39.95, Remington, 1800 623 118

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The LA locals that Colombini sees don’t look for colour with straight-out-ofthe-salon freshness. “No-one does colour from the roots – it’s not what the hair colour does naturally. Lived-in colour, a sombre, or subtle ombre, is so much better,” he says.