THEn English they are called baby hairin French cheveux de bébéin Italian “dwarf hair”, that is, small ones short, thin locks near the hairline.
At the center of attention in recent seasons, baby hair was also the protagonist of the Jacquemus fashion show last June 27 in the Camargue, with a styling inspired by the retro style of Josephine Baker. A glam idea for summer evenings. And it is immediately a trend.
Baby hair, those short and fine trendy hair
Visible mainly on the foreheadnear the hairline, «actually are present throughout the hairbut in the mass it is difficult to see them », explains la Dr. Anna Piacente, nutritionist biologist and trichologist for Medavita.
“They are most evident at the temples, near the ear area and behind the neck. We could say that they are more like hair than real hair and like all the others they have different functions perceptive and protective. They also retain sweat“.
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While undergoing a change, baby hair has limited growth like body hair, for example those of the arms. Also, just like hair, in summer even baby hair must be protected, especially at the sea, with specific sun filters or with bandanas and headbands.
Who doesn’t like them, how to get rid of them
They can also be eliminated? Yup. «Temporary methods such as razors are fine, but I do not recommend waxing given the delicate area in which they are located. Then there is the laser for ultimate action. But be careful: the baby hair also acts as a frame for the face. By eliminating them, we risk changing the proportions of the upper third of the face ».
How to turn them into trends: the retro charm of baby hair
Kim Kardashan, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Chiara Ferragni are just some of the celebs who have revived baby hairhighlighting them thanks to tailored styling.
The fashion shows also confirm the trend: baby hair first appeared in 2015 during the DKNY fashion show, then they were seen by Givenchy, Burberry and Versace.
Until today, when, against the backdrop of the Salin-de-Giraud, in the middle of the Camargue, the models of Jacquemus FW 2022/23 paraded with hairstyles gathered in very long tails and perfectly shaped baby hairin the style of the Roaring Years.
But the first to emphasize them with abundant use of grease was Josephine Baker who in the full twenties drew her “dwarf hair” in sinuous lines before each performance: “The American singer was the first and today many women are inspired by her »explains Piacente
On all social networks, videos and tutorials on how to style baby hair are popular: they can become part of a “fake disheveled” hairstyle, you can draw geometric shapes that frame the hairline or even create shades up to the sideburn ».
Styling, how to manage dwarf hair
Lacquers and gels are the essential styling products to manage and tame them: «Surely baby hair must be fixed with high-strength formulas. A trick to manage them is to use a very small fine-toothed comb or a toothbrush, ”explains the expert.
On the other hand, opaque waxes are forbidden because they risk worsening the situation.
But what if they want to hide? «Just choose one cut with the fringe or climb the hair in the right places so as to disguise them », concludes the expert.
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