Occasion Hair

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sports event,hair,hairstyles ghd dark sleek blunt fringe June kicks off summer in style with a whole host of glamorous alfresco events including The Derby and Ascot, Wimbledon and Henley Regatta, not to mention weddings, garden parties and summer balls. These are the sort of social occasions when we want to look a bit special and the quest for the perfect summer hairstyle really hots up. Here\'s our gallery of the hottest hair looks to take you through June\'s social whirl in style

Oh, beehive!

weddings engagements,hair Fordham White beehive style Beehive shapes are beloved by the A-list for red-carpet events. The look translates equally well to weddings, polo matches and parties

Ben White & Russell Stevens for Fordham White, Soho, London (020 7287 8484)

Keep your cool

ladylike,curls,hair,scarf Fordham White scarf curls Add a grown-up look to curls and control flyaways by using a stylish scarf to keep them in place

Ben White & Russell Stevens for Fordham White, Soho, London (020 7287 8484)

Things Are Looking Up

curls,hair,Hair accessories fordham white curls up do Updos don\'t have to be desperately formal - pin curls loosely on top of the head and add a ballerina band

Ben White & Russell Stevens for Fordham White, Soho, London (020 7287 8484)

You shall go to the ball

curls,hair,Hair accessories fordham white beads updo A beautiful look for a summer ball: hair has been styled into ringlets and pinned up and accessorised with beads

Ben White & Russell Stevens for Fordham White, Soho, London (020 7287 8484)

French fancy

hair,french Umberto Giannini French pleat Masses of long, usually wayward hair can be contained in a French pleat with lots of height at the crown

Ben Randle, Manager and Principal Stylist, Umberto Giannini, Selfridges, Birmingham (0121 633 3434 or www.umbertogiannini.com)

Top heavy

hair styling tools,hair,hairstyles Hooker Young crimped look Use crimpers on the top sections and create shape using hair combs – sleek at the sides and full on top

Hooker & Young, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and County Durham for Clynol (www.hookerandyoung.co.uk)

Quiffs Are Still Huge

hair styling products,fringes,hair hooker and young quiff This quiffed updo is smart, yet edgy. Backcomb at the roots and keep shape in place using firm-hold hairspray.

Hooker & Young, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and County Durham for Clynol (www.hookerandyoung.co.uk)

Fringe benefits

fringes,hair hooker young straight look Sleek hair and a straight fringe looks sophisticated without being too formal for dinner or a day at the races

Hooker & Young, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and County Durham for Clynol (www.hookerandyoung.co.uk)

Staying sharp

Brunette,fringes,hair ghd dark sleek blunt fringe Sleek, chic dark hair and a blunt fringe makes a statement and creates an interesting contrast with floaty summer dresses

The ghd Directive for ghd (www.ghdhair.com)

Rock chic

hair,frizzy hair ghd straight curls A fusion of almost frizzy curls and straight lengths creates a sassy look whether it\'s polo or a rock festival

The ghd Directive for ghd (www.ghdhair.com)

Be inspired...

inspired jadejaggercolour We\'ve got what you need to look sensational this season. It\'s summer hair a-go-go with our gallery of hottest summer hair accessories on the market.

Our occasion hair - how to will show any social butterfly how to recreate the perfect do for any occasion, and be sure to see this month\'s finishing school for top tips on achieving flawless curls

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