For me, this look feels powerful. It gives height and presence without being fussy. Braider Susy Oludele: feed-ins, she claims, are perfect when you cannot tell where the braid starts–that starting point is the key to the elegance.
Gather the pony lower or twist it into a bun at the nape-it will be much more Easy day-to-day and will be two totally different moods with no additional effort.
Shaggy Curly Layers with Feathered Bangs
Curly texture plus wispy Bangs equals instant retro charm. It is dynamic and filled with motion with shorter layers at the face and long ones to bring bounce. The Aesthetic glow that the soft highlights enhance are ideal on crisp fall mornings.
I recommend a lightweight curl cream (Ouai Curl Crème) and air drying for definition. A quick scrunch with dampened hands (Water works fine) revives the shape between washes.
Not by experience but we find these Bangs magical when it comes to softening tough jawlines or round faces a wee bit elongated. According to stylist Mara Roszak, “Embrace the natural curl direction”; one cannot struggle to make it straight since this will go against the form.
In the wind, I can just roll the upper half up loosely and watch the rest run down–it tames hair and leaves layers to show off their stuff at the same time.
Glossy Caramel Waves on Brunette Base
This one is to my Brunettes that prefer a lightness that picks up the sun: deep brown roots that flow into caramel strands, arranged in polished loose waves. It is advanced but simple enough to wear everyday in the year 2025.
These waves are the secret key of a large-barrel curling iron that has been worked through after being cooled. I seal it with a glossing spray such as Color Wow Extra Shine to put a sheen on it so that it looks expensive.
I have always considered this shade an ideal one to use in the transition seasons when wearing it accentuates cold skin without tricking it to a summer shade. Tracey Cunningham frequently describes the fact that caramel tones make the eyes pop, in particular hazel and green.
To make it casual, just forego the hot tools and put it on the color Straight: the dimension still peeps through, and it looks incredibly casual nonchalant.
Side-Swept Low Braid for Work and Beyond
The low side-swept braid is so very pretty because it is so simple: smooth at the top, coming out as a one-sided braid upon the shoulder. It is formal enough to wear to a boardroom meeting but casual enough to grab a drink after work, thus it becomes a default fall hairdo in almost all boardrooms in 2025 among long-hairs.
To make it smooth, I begin with a straightening pass, and then pass it loosely by hands so that it would not be firm because otherwise, it might not be that easy to brush out. Any flyaways are calmed by using a smoothing cream such as Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream. When I am rushing between meetings I will tie the elastic in with one of the braid strands so that there is no sign of separation.
Personally, I would wear this style with either a fitted blazer or the comfiest turtleneck- the style is open to interpretation but is purposeful. This braid is a testament to the fact that hair stylist Anh Co Tran is usually right when he says that a clean silhouette in the front will allow you to have fun in the back.
To make kerchiefs on a casual day, simply loosen the hair pieces a bit, and pull out a little face-framing piece to create a Quick Cute twist!
Half-Up Curly Pony with Mini Braids
The go-big hairstyle of the day you have to throw lift and body: bouncy curls piled on a half up pony, cute little extra tight mini braids at the top is where that little something is. The texture explodes thanks to the Blonde area and the curls make it Aesthetic and young.
I prep with a curl-defining mousse (DevaCurl Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam) and a touch of Water before braiding to prevent frizz. The trick lies in having the top tight with contrast to the lax airy ends.
In my case, the style is ideal when you have a transitional fall weekend pumpkin patch, brunch and right to evening plans. The crown braids add structure to the volume so it does not need touch ups throughout the day.
Even stylist like Justine Marjan has her tip here: she braids the hair first and then gathers the pony. It maintains tension uniform and avoids lumps in the section of the crown.
Romantic Curly Half-Up with Pins
That means curly locks fastened up just enough to open the face and leaving some of the tendrils free. It is playful, romantic, and it can be used during an evening get-together or another festivity. It is amplified in volume at the crown, to give the high note without sacrificing that Casual air.
Next I curl up with 1 inch iron; brush through. The crisscross or decorative clips are Bobby pins that hold it in place and without it feeling heavier than it should do. The curls can be touched with a spray of flexible hairspray, such as Kenra 25.
Me personally, I love how you can do this on naturally curly hair- no need to waste time with an iron or just add a little bit more to what you already have. My favorite stylist, Vernon Francisco lays down the rule to always pin into the direction of the curl in order to set it and it has helped a lot.
Wear it with big earrings on cooler evenings, as a sexy look with a nonexistent amount of time spent in the mirror.
Long Box Braids with Ombre Finish
Long, smooth box Braids is another protective style and is when the Braids are super long and sleek, which serves as a style statement as well. In this case we have a fall-infused ombre: the brunette turns to golden honey. It’s striking yet Easy to maintain through the season.
I maintain braids moisturized with some light oil such as jojoba or argan by applying it to the scalp. A braid spray with Water base keeps frizz minimal.
I think the versatility of this look (you can wear it down, with a high pony, bun and even a half-up knot) is its beauty. Stylist to the stars Susy Oludele finds that color blends in braids can easily make an outfit look more interesting without adding on extra upkeep, and this ombre most definitely does the trick.
To have a fun twist, just wrap several braids with metallic thread and it reflects the light quite magically during the autumn capers.
