1. Ombre Color: Whether you're rocking roots or intentionally dip-dyed ends, the ombre effect is a look that has been slowly (but surely) growing on us. Not only does two-toned hair look cool, but it's an easy alternative to maintaining your color— just grow out your roots! Salon Shizen is a Japanese Salon that specializes in hairstyling for magazines like Nylon and Foam. Whether you want a light to dark gradation or pink to purple, we're sure they'll leave you with a perfectly dyed 'do.
Salon Shizen: 627 East 6th Street, (between Avenue B and Avenue C); 212-777-2128,
Prices: Cut with shampoo and blowdry: $65, Color: $75-$140
2. Wispy Bangs: If you're not ready to commit to a fully covered forehead but want some kind of fringe framing your face, the wispy bang is the perfect solution (and a fresh switch from the more severe bangs of winter). This look typically works better for all you straight-haired gals and creates that effortless "I just rolled out of bed" look. But unless you want to channel Cousin-It, bangs require a little maintenance and trimming. Fringe salon has got you covered by offering a free trim in between cuts. They've also got a "Bang ER" number for you to call just in case you've encountered a big bang emergency.
Fringe:
248 Broome Street, (between Ludlow and Orchard); 212-674-8383,
Prices: $75 & up (free bang trim in between appointments)
3.The Undercut: We first saw the debut of the undercut on bad-ass Brit Alice Dellal. If you're going to go for a hard-edged hairdo like this, you've gotta know how to rock it. So, for all you edgy rock-chicks, this cut is a classic and Crops For Girls on the LES is the place to get it. Specializing in short cuts for girls, Crops for Cuts offers a free, that's right FREE, cut for anyone willing to go from Rapunzel to Tinkerbell.
Crops For Girls: 154 Orchard Street, (between Stanton and Rivington); 212-677-2772,
Prices: Short Haircuts: $45-$50, Students: $30-$35
R29 DISCOUNT:
All of our readers are getting a hot hair-hook up. Crops for Girls is giving all our readers a 50% discount until next Friday. Snip, snip snip!