Joh Bailey Brings Sexy Back To Specs

26th OF May 2011

By Eleanor Reader

Get ready to rock your specs like never before with Joh Bailey’s top tips for fabulous hair to compliment your frames.

To celebrate the individual beauty and confidence of those who wear glasses, Specsavers and TRESemme have teamed up to find Australia’s best framed fashionistas for the Specsaver Spectacle Wearer of the Year Competition.

To vamp up your spec style, here are Joh Bailey’s tips and tricks for luscious locks that will frame your frames…

The Sexy Geek

I love this look! Messy, textured hair teamed with strong frames, makes the look more sexy chic than geek. My tip is to loosely tie hair up in a messy pony tail after spritzing it with TRESemme Naturals Finishing Spray for added texture, then let strands hang loose to shape the face, complementing the dark glasses.

To get this look try Tommy Hillfiger 48 25263510

The Sophisticated Flirt

The best thing about glasses is they can give you an instant sophisticated look -- which is all the more reason for fun, playful hair. To get that feminine, flirty style I suggest leaving hair out, taming any frizz with TRESemme 24 Hour Body Straightening Balm, then slowly tousling locks with a curling iron for loose ringlets and natural waves. A gorgeous contrast!

To get this look try Specsavers S Selby frames 25242096

The Flash back Femme Fatale

For statement eyewear like cat-eye glasses, let them shine with slicked back hair. They demand a lady--like hairstyle, so I suggest holding hair back with a thick Alice-style band and rolling it into a 50s fashioned bun. Why not go all out with this look and get some height? Use lots of pins to hold hair in place and spray with TRESemme Freeze Hold Salon Hairspray. A pulled-up, retro hairstyle really puts your frames in the spotlight.

To get this look try Specsavers Edna frames 21660429

The Bold and the Beautiful

Glasses like these speak for themselves, so I would tone hair down completely. Blow-dry hair straight and leave it as natural and sleek as possible. Large frames can make a head look small so I suggest leaving your hair out to keep features in proportion. Apply TRESemme Smoothing Crème to your ends for a nice finish and then, the look is good to go.

To get this look try H Kier frames 25177213

The winner of the Specsaver Spectacle Wearer of the Year Competition will be flown to New York to be personally photographed by International super model and photographer Helena Christensen and will receive a 12 month modelling contract courtesy of Scoop Model Management. Additionally winners and finalists will each receive cash prizes as well as hair and makeup products from TRESemmé and NP Set. Applicants can register online at www.specsavers.com.au/competition.