There is no doubt about it, the cycle of trends has gone full circle and the 1990s are well and truly back in fashion.<\/p>\n
While Gen X and millennials are enjoying a style revival, Gen Z are taking their first steps into the trends synonymous with the decade.<\/p>\n
However, depsite micro sunglasses, chunky shoes, baggy jeans and strappy dresses being very much a part of the 2022 style zeitgeist, it has taken 90s hairstyles longer to catch on.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Lopez, however, is doing her part to change that. The singer has been loyally sporting an updated version of the half-up, half-down ponytail.<\/p>\n
Lopez wore her hair in the semi-casual style for her July wedding to Ben Affleck. Styled by British hairdresser Chris Appleton, her hair was worn in long, loose curls and tied up into a half ponytail at the top.<\/p>\n
Beach waves have had their day and now its time for soft subtle girly waves with bounce and movement to enjoy the spotlight, including a mini quiff is a great way to add additional volume, Barry Kane, senior stylist at Pastels Salon at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai tells The National.<\/p>\n
Due to its wearability and ease to achieve, it is one of the summers hottest looks. I can very much envisage this style being worn to the races or if you are attending a lavish event or a romantic dinner date.<\/p>\n
As an updated and polished take on the classic ponytail, the look keeps hair out of the wearer's face. However, its not yet a wedding go-to.<\/p>\n
I would say for most brides its maybe a little bit casual but for the bride who likes the step out from the crowd and do her own thing, its a winning look, says Kane.<\/p>\n
Lopez has worn her half-up hairstyle fully pulled back, as she did on her wedding day, and with her angel wing fringe worn loose, for a more causal look while out and about in Paris on her honeymoon.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Lopez wearing her hair in a half ponytail during her Paris honeymoon in July. Photo: GC Images <\/p>\n
Sam Carpenter, hair artist educator for Eideal and Davines Arabia, says that it is a very low maintenance style to pull off, provided you have access to the right hair tools and products.<\/p>\n
The most important aspect of achieving this look is to give the upstyle section a gritty feel as this will ensure it lasts throughout any event or wedding, Carpenter advises. Using a product such as Davines Invisible dry shampoo will help to achieve this. To achieve the bouncy down part of the hairstyle, you can use a big-barrelled tong or a wide-plate straightening irons as you can control the size of the curl. Then to finish the style and ensure it looks polished, use the Davines Shimmer Mist.<\/p>\n
From the Eideal range, Carpenter suggests the Geenie straighteners (Dh850, $231) and the Loop Curling Iron, which comes in varying barrel sizes, the largest is a 32 millimetre diameter wand (Dh590, $160).<\/p>\n
Another 1990s hairstyle Jennifer Lopez has been rocking is a tight bun with two thin plaits that frame her face. Photo: Jennifer Lopez \/ Instagram <\/p>\n
The half-up, half-down ponytail is not the only hair style of Lopezs to hark back to the 20th century.<\/p>\n
In July, ahead of her wedding, she posted another Appleton-crafted look on her Instagram, with a slick, tight bun and two thin plaits framing her face.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Lopez, in a pale pink skirt suit, and Rebecca Lee Meza at a promotional event for 'Selena' on June 18, 1996. Rex Features <\/p>\n
Updated: August 02, 2022, 10:06 AM<\/p>\n
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