Beauty - SalonWear: Spring/Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delightful details
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Taking inspiration from the catwalks, designers of salon wear are picking up on style hints to give pieces a modern and stylish twist, as well as injecting colour into their designs too, allowing therapists to express their personality in the salon or Spa, whilst still emanating style and professionalism.
“Come Spring and the sun has come out, therapists want to wear something a little brighter,” says Sarah Smyth from Lara Luxe. “Spring trends definitely include the spring staple the Capri pant, dresses and brighter colours.”
Cavell Thomas, Creative Director of Inline London, adds: “Coral is the latest colour trend this season. Out with the Winter blues, in with our fresh coral shade. Eye-catching, girly and perfect for every skin tone, it is the perfect colour for kitting out your beauty staff. Wear it from head to toe or team it with white separates for a fresh, Spring feel. It is also incredibly dramatic worn with other bright colours like electric blue. Colour block this season for maximum impact. It is still definitely on trend and makes a great statement for nail bars and modern, bright salons.
“Purple continues to be a firm favourite with our clients. Deep, sophisticated and stylish it is a great alternative to black. Bold is beautiful, so have fun with colours and frills and dress to impress.”
Amy Housley, Marketing Manager for La Beeby, adds: “We have introduced ‘Aubergine’, a flattering colour which suits all skin tones and hair colours; it is bright enough to stand out but subtle enough for those used to darker colours.”
If colour feels just a little too ‘out there’ for you and you would prefer to keep to a more neutral tone, there’s still plenty
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of stylish options for you, with dresses and tunics in more neutral tones such as stone, white and black with a flash of colour to brighten them up and put them bang on trend. La Beeby’s latest additions include the Renee tunic, which is black with a flash of colour on the neck, or the Dionne tunic which features roll up sleeves that can be turned up to reveal a flash of colour.
A colourful tunic can also give an up-to- date look but can easily be toned down by the not so daring with neutral leggings, crop trousers or capri pants, such as those in a stone colour available from Lara Luxe.
Feminine and stylish
Designers of salon wear are also seeing how important it is to therapists that they feel feminine and sophisticated whilst at work and are encompassing lots of different dresses into their designs, as well as fitted tunics with feminine shapes paired with leggings or cropped trousers.
“Dresses are definitely back with a vengeance this season and the perfect feminine alternative to tunics and trousers,” says Cavell.
And bringing the typical dress right to the forefront of fashion this 2013 season is the new peplum style, which has been witnessed aplenty on both the catwalks and high street fashion in dresses, tops and skirts.
“It is time for the salon and Spa staff to benefit from the flattering effects of the peplum,” says Cavell. The latest design from Inline is a stunning peplum dress with a pretty neckline and a peplum that sweeps elegantly from the front to the back accentuating the female curves and disguising any problem areas. “Most women love this design, as the peplum instantly slims the waistline. It is a must-have for the Spring / Summer season.”
Tunics and trousers no longer have to feel unflattering either, with more and more now taking on a feminine, fitted shape with pretty detailing to make them unique. “The tunic has also had a revamp, with longer and more fitted styles that flatter every shape and size,” says Amy. These longer style tunics can be paired with leggings keeping salon wear both stylish and comfortable.
An increase in detailing has been evident in recent styles, and definitely remains key to looks this season too, such as belts, waist sashes, detailed necklines and diamanté buttons, which are ideal for those therapists that want to look stylish and stand out from the crowd without being too bold.
La Beeby say that they are known for their signature sparkle and have now got two new styles featuring a more subtle diamanté stud detail – the Naomi and Esmee.
Necklines have also been given a makeover, with edgings of colour, diamanté details and keyhole shapes all being key trends. Fastenings and button details have also seen a stylish lift, such as the Belle tunic from Gainfort which has a heart-shaped zip fastening.
Amy adds: “Accessories are [also] becoming more popular with therapists who want to make their uniforms more individual or tie in with their salon colour scheme. Coloured belts are a perfect choice to give an alternative look to a tunic or dress, as well as having matching headbands and funky silicone fob watches.”
And of course, when it comes to choosing salon wear as well as style we need comfort too – the uniforms have to be something you can wear all day and stay both looking and feeling great. Angela Barbagelata Fabes, Chairman of The Carlton Group, comments: “A key consideration for any uniform is comfort. Work wear should be easy to move in and the fabric should be breathable, so that the therapist can stay cool during treatments. The fabric should also be practical, i.e. easy to wash and wear, as well as being durable. Above all the uniform should look good so that the therapist can feel good and have a sense of pride in their appearance.”
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