Sparkles by Camille Albane
If you’re the type of girl who appreciates natural beauty while still turning the sidewalk on your way to work into your very own catwalk, then this collection is tailor-made for you. The hairstyles vary from lusciously long layers to wickedly wispy pixie cuts, while the triple bottom line of the collection consists of class, fun, and glamour.
This compilation of hairstyles and mouth-watering hair colors by Camille Albane has aptly been named "Sparkles," as it truly is a glittering gem of sparkling hues, splendid wisps, and rolling curls and waves.
Tied in 3D
This style evokes hip-hop nights and punked-up fun. The model’s natural brunette hair is colored with a rich medium brown tint with a golden undertone that warms her complexion and suits her dark eyebrows. Her naturally curly hair has been braided into a messy French plait right on top of her head, effectively creating a Mohawk style.
Simple golden pins have been inserted on the flat side, just above her ear, to make the style even edgier and more fun. The fact that the bobby pins are gold makes them stand out on purpose, adding to the impact of the style. The simple, low-cut top and stunning pink lipstick only enhance the playful vibe of the overall look.
Held-down to Wavy
This is truly one of my favorite "funky looks," as it’s seriously edgy and versatile, yet super easy. The model has medium-to-long hair, yet she pulls off this fun version of the long-fringed pixie cut effortlessly.
Her hair’s base color has been tinted with a rich, medium copper-brown, while the mid-lengths to ends have been worked through with golden blonde highlights to give an overall lighter, more youthful appearance.
The hair has been divided into two sections from ear to ear along a slightly diagonal line. The back section has been slicked with gel and wound into a tight bun, while the front bangs have been curled and combed out, styled to the side to mimic the look of a fun, long-banged pixie cut.
Captivating Lengths
This is one of those "never say die" hairstyles that will always be fashionable. The model’s base color is a rich, golden-undertone chocolate brown, while the mid-lengths to tips have been lightened to a beautiful golden blonde.
The model’s hair is long, and thanks to the fact that only the ends are highlighted, this style is super easy to maintain from a color and cut point of view. The large, informal curls and side parting add to the relaxed, laid-back sense of beauty conveyed by the model’s obvious natural good looks.
The model’s tinted lips mirror her designer red leather top. The natural makeup, spontaneous smile, and unassuming body language make this picture a stunner.
Glamorous Lengths
This is a more preppy, prettily conservative version of the previous style. It’s the same model and the same minimalistic, natural-beauty makeup technique, yet this picture emanates a completely different feel and energy from the previous one.
Her long hair has been curled from mid-length to tips with a large-barrel tong, meticulously combed out, and styled to create these beautifully structured, wavy curls cascading down her shoulders.
Bubbly Bob
This image overflows with fun and relaxed vibes and would look equally at home in a restaurant in the Seychelles or in the editor’s office of Vogue magazine.
The model’s hair is quite long but has been curled into tight curls with a small-barrel curling tong, then slightly combed through with the stylist’s fingertips to give it that natural, girl-next-door look.
Her base color is a warm-hued medium brown, while the scattering of golden blonde highlights perfectly lights up the whole style.
Note how the sunny-yellow coat maximizes the fun, vibrant look exuded by the overall picture, while the model’s huge smile and natural makeup enhance the appeal of this hairstyle.
New Wob
This look has become synonymous with Taylor Swift’s signature style. The model’s medium-length, layered bob has been curled with a large-barrel tong and subsequently combed out by the stylist to create the softly wavy, classic look.
Her side part makes the fine-structured hair look thick and vibrant, while the warm-hued copper-brown base and thin slices of golden blonde highlights enhance the youthful energy of the overall style.
The model’s makeup is exceedingly natural-toned, with a focus on her luscious, thick brows. Her high-necked, deep purple top enhances the cool vibe, while her healthy smile and beautiful skin cap off this girl-next-door gorgeousness.
Short and Sculpted
It’s interesting to note that the next three pictures feature the same model with wildly varying hairstyles, almost like a motion picture showing how efficiently a simple hairstyle change can transform your entire image.
Here, the model’s naturally blonde hair has been highlighted with frosty and very light blonde tones, balanced with an ash undertone to achieve that perfect blonde color. The light-blonde hue works well with the light eyes and complexion.
Her hair is cut into a neck-length, wispily layered style that works beautifully if you’re trying to grow your hair out.
This look is fun, young, and vibrant, while her very natural makeup and light pink lips exemplify the effortless gorgeousness often aimed for by college students or young professionals.
Short and Layered
Here we have the same base style as the previous layered hairstyle, but with the bottom wisps trimmed into a long-fringed pixie cut. The bangs have been thinned and razored to achieve a wispy and feminine hairline while remaining full and almost feathery.
The model’s dark blonde, ash-toned hair is highlighted with light ash blonde highlights, which brighten the look and make her hair appear naturally thicker.
The makeup is once again done in natural, minimalistic tones, while her round-necked deep purple top adds to the laid-back beauty exuded by the whole look. A slight flick of light pink blusher on her cheeks completes the youthful energy of the image.
Masculine-Feminine Short
This is a perfect example of how stunningly transformative a color change can be! The model’s hair has been cropped into a stylish short pixie cut, but the real transformation is in the color.
Her previously light ash blonde hair has been tinted with a natural light brown hue, adding depth and dimension to her complexion and eyes. The darker color shifts her features to a peaches-and-cream tone, making her look edgier and more vibrant.
The androgynous buttoned-collar shirt, mustard-yellow structured jacket, and stunning hairstyle with short bangs are the perfect look for a self-driven, motivated young professional balancing elements of fun and work.
Hairstyles: Camille Albane
Photography: Nicolas Valois