"Effets Mer" by DESSANGE
All seasons, with their weather and elements, influence our moods and looks. Summer is the time to perk up and embrace looks that capture its warmth and energy.
Dessange has explored a fascinating aspect of summer—the "Effets Mer," or the effects of the ocean on our tresses—and presents them in a stunning new collection. Movement, light, and texture are essential.
Soft and natural is the language of hair this summer, highlighted with sunny streaks and gentle waves that frame the face in both long and short hairstyles. Nothing is forced, over-styled, or stiffened with too many products.
Elegant in Sleek
Relaxed and sophisticated with sleek lines and a no-drama approach to pure elegance. This is a wonderful way to showcase your long hair for a summer-proof look that complements your refined fashion sense.
A wide section was partitioned in front and taken to the back. It can be secured with a barrette or subtle hairpins. All of the hair was brushed and blown out to a straight and shiny texture. Simple but most impressive. The color is a warm, honey-tinged brown with skinny caramel-colored highlights.
High Tide with Long Waves
Not only is the hair super long, but the waves are also deep and extremely well-defined, almost defying gravity. In contrast to the opulent motion in the lengths, the bangs are kept sleek with just a little flip on the edge.
The front was styled diagonally, underlining the asymmetrical design of this luxurious hairstyle. Precious highlights, just a few tones lighter than the base color but within the same range of hues, make the hair radiant.
Sultry Layers
If your stylist were a warm ocean breeze, this is what could happen to your layers. This is how natural the movement is. With a deep side part, the bangs flow in a low curve, diagonally across her face, ready to be flipped further back whenever she feels like it.
The sides are soft and light with shallow waves and wispy ends. Broad highlights accentuate not only the glow of her skin but every little motion of her long hair.
Medusa Shape
Based on a heavy-fringed haircut, this unique design resembles a jellyfish floating in the ocean. Long tendrils reach to her shoulders and are styled into large waves that differ in shape on each side but still harmonize with each other.
The top is styled round with determination. Not a single hair escapes the sleek flow. Layers are cut along the front edges to create this chic tapered effect. Highlights add a magical light show to the medium-to-dark brown hair. The effect combines a marine shape with the glow of a setting sun to make her the belle of the cocktail hour.
Accentuated Highlights
Usually, highlights enhance the rest of the hair. Dessange has elevated the role of these popular color effects, making them the star of the hairstyle. The highlighted strands are emphasized by using a non-sticky styling product to separate them and add a bit of extra movement.
Low Flow
Casual but with a twist. A long layered look is among the most feminine hairstyles this summer. Besides being seductive and full of volume, it also offers a great selection of styling options.
Here, the long hair is styled to resemble a windblown look, with a natural texture, deliberate tousling, and gentle waves with curled-out edges. Her hair color is a multi-tone beach blonde with very light accents and a darker underlayer for a natural, sun-kissed, ocean-water-bleached effect.
Twisted Bangs
Imagine how the dune grass moves in the wind or how the underwater kelp forests dance with the motion of the ocean. These movements inspired the shape of this long, layered hairstyle with its clear separation of the long strands, smooth wavy movement, and long fringe twisted and loosely braided in a way that looks almost accidental.
But it was all planned, and the design thrills us with its extremely natural, force-of-nature flair, combined with the artistry that went into this casual and romantic look. Beige, sandy blonde with highlights and lowlights captures the warmth of the season.
Modern Mermaid
A shag made for a modern mermaid has long lines, reaches just below the shoulders, and glistens in a brilliant blonde as bright as the froth on the ocean waves. The long bangs are styled to the side with three distinct sections, all curved and jutting outward.
The lower layers, with their tapered edge, are turned inward to accentuate the line of her neck. This hairstyle combines shape, sleek texture, and a lot of action and movement in every strand.
Beach Hair
For the beach and beyond, this cute, stylish, and practical hairstyle can withstand the wind and water without losing its beauty. In its styled state, as seen here, the medium-to-short mix of a bob and a shag features fine waves and unruly tips that wisps up here and there, giving the cut and styling lightness and fun.
The part begins in the center towards the back of the crown, but about halfway towards the front, there is a sharp angle down to create the sideward fringe.
Casual Elegance
After a long day on the boat or at the beach, the evenings in seaside towns have their own special magic. Look like a million sand dollars with a casual but very elegant upstyle. The hair was taken to the back in generous wavy sections and secured with invisible pins that match the color of the hair.
This hairstyle opens up the face and creates a beautiful silhouette in profile. A simple dress and trendy, bright red lipstick are all you need to be the most glamorous beauty by the sea.
Hairstyles: DESSANGE
Photography: Nicolas Valois