MODERN SALON TV's most recent episode covered hair-style trends at the Country Music Awards.
by Katie Weiler
November 30, 2011
2 min to read
MODERN SALON TV's most recent episode covered hair-style trends at the Country Music Awards. The CMAs showcased many up-and-coming looks—here’s what was on our radar in celeb style this season!
Co-host Carrie Underwood stole the show with two hot trends. First, her spot-on buttery blonde. Aura Friedman, Wella Professionals Celebrity Colorist says she’s seeing a shift from cool, platinum blondes to golden and rosy tones—so Carrie’s warm color hits the mark.
Next, Carrie’s pinned-back curly style was a mini-trend echoed by Entertainer of the Year winner Taylor Swift. Taylor’s standard texture got a new twist with this pinned-back look that was especially versatile for her multiple hair and dress changes throughout the show.
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In the audience, Nicole Kidman showed off a strawberry blonde shade, which bears a strong resemblance to the peach and rose gold trend that’s on the rise. The key to the on-trend color is the natural dimension, which “makes these shades radiate with an inner glow,” Aura says.
Another major trend set to take off is 1940s retro-glam, as seen on performer Natasha Bedingfield, who rocked a bob with deep side part. Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott wore a longer hair version of the trend: Side-swept locks with a side part and slight wave.
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