New York City Chic

Get city chic looks with our takeaways style guide

Probably the coolest city on the planet, the Big Apple has always been a hothouse for fashion. But whether you're hitting boutiques in Brooklyn, or drinking Manhattans in, well, Manhattan, your hair will need to look its best.

Oozing with New York style, Sex and the City offers the perfect inspiration and we've chosen Sarah Jessica Parker's gorgeous point cut layered style to try. Universally flattering when either curly or straight, the longer-length soft layers give loads of urban volume.

And because this step by step guide is tailored to our Takeaways range, you can make sure your hair stays protected from NYC stresses whilst still embodying the ultimate city chic.

Step 1

For succulent soft waves and curls, begin with a shampoo that will clean the hair without weighing it down. Use Takeaways On the Go Shampoo and Conditioner All in One to make hair feel amazingly fresh, invigorated and instantly energised from root to tip.

Step 2

If your hair is naturally frizzy or curly like Sarah’s, start by smoothing the hair with Takeaways Boosting Mousse to get the hair nice and sleek and blowdry just using your fingers. This will help keep
the style for longer.

Step 3

Using a curling wand, start around the face and work back towards the crown. In small sections - ALWAYS curling in the same direction - place the heated wand at the root of the hair twisting the ends around the barrel. This will create a strong wave, rather than a curl. Finish with a spritz of Takeaways Shine Spray to give shine and hold.

Step 4

Underneath, take larger sections and tong the opposite way. This will create a tousled effect and stop the waves bunching together.

Step 5

Finally, pull your fingers through the hair for a shiny tousled look. Voila! To make sure your volume stays plump and perfect all day long, carry around our new On the Go Dry Shampoo wherever you go.
Tip your head upside down, spray the dry shampoo and flick back
for a whole new lease of life.

Once you’ve perfected Jessica’s luscious layered look, you can hit the streets with confidence.