Nicole richie nails summer style

Published 28th Jun 2010 by rachael
Nicole richie nails summer style HJI Hearts logo.bmpNicole RichieNicole Richie is famous for her enviable boho wardrobe, but lately her summer hairstyles have been adding extra wow factor.

Nicole has made no secret of her passion for styles of the 60s and 70s, and much of her Winter Kate clothing line and House of Harlow jewellery collection are inspired by the era.

Often seen wearing flowing maxi dresses and kaftans, Nicole Richie has come a long way from the Simple Life.

And as her wardrobe has improved, so has her hair. Nicole was once one of the worst celebrity bad extension offenders, but these days she's almost unrecognisable.

We asked Mo Nabbach of M&M Hair Academy to give her thoughts on Nicole's summer styling...

The side braid is everywhere this summer, so it's no surprise that fashion fiend Nicole has attempted it too. Nicole-Richie-summer-4.jpg"In this photo, Nicole channels this summer's fat plait with effortless style. The centre parting adds structure to the messy texture for an elegant finish. Nicole takes a daytime look and reworks for an after dark party look. Works a dream!"

Nicole-Richie-summer-2.jpgClearly inspired by the vintage fashions which she loves, this simple head chain looks set to be a stylish alternative to omnipresent hairbands and fascinators. Mo says, "A Nicole Richie classic and by far one of my favourite hairstyles on her. The mermaid waves rippling past her shoulders with a floppy fringe is reminiscent of Nicole's favourite era, and the metallic head jewellery adds an opulent touch which dresses up the  bohemian waves into something more luxurious."

Nicole-Richie-summer-3.jpgTop knots are everywhere this summer, but this slick look doesn't quite fit with her sixties eye makeup and flowing maxi dress. "Hmm, I'm not too convinced about this slicked back do," agrees Mo. "It's too severe and adds years to Nicole's youthful face. It lacks imagination and is something I would expect the perpetually over-styled Jenifer Lopez to rock on the red carpet - not easy breezy Nicole! To soften up this headmistress-y style I'd back comb the ends for a dishevelled texture then tease a few strands at the front." 

Nicole-Richie-summer.jpgAnother asymmetric look from Nicole - does Mo rate it as highly as her braid? Let's see... "Bouffant updos are best described as the new Hollywood. Gone are the fussy updos, immaculately coiffed into position, to make way for a younger, dishevelled look. Nicole's half up look has been backcombed to within an inch of its life and is held in place for the ends to cascade over one shoulder. Again, the centre parting saves the overall look from looking too bedhead for a refreshing change from all the stiff hair styles the other starlets favour on the red carpet."  

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rachael

rachael

Published 28th Jun 2010

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