Tag: hair

Nutcracker Hair-apy

Your biscuits aren’t the only things that take a beating during Nutcracker season—your (constantly sprayed, straightened, curled, and gelled) hair does, too. And while using heat tools and products is inevitable, there are plenty of ways to maintain a healthy mane through December. Here are our top tips. Down ’n’ Out!  Thinkstock Wearing a ballet […]

Trade Your Dance Bun For One of These Classic Braids

Bored with buns? We broke down the basics of three classic, class-perfect braids. Modeled by Haley Hilton Photography by Jayme Thornton French Braid 1. Gather a small section of hair from just above your ears. 2. Divide that section evenly in thirds. 3. Cross one third over the other two, as if making a regular […]

Three of Our Favorite Dancers Make Party Hair Look Effortless

Sparkles? Check. Elegance? Definitely. Three of our favorite dancers? You bet. There are a million and one stories about dancer style, but fewer opportunities to see dancers shine as models—a different undertaking altogether. In these glowing images from Allure, American Ballet Theatre principal Isabella Boylston, New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns and Alvin Ailey […]

Short Story

You got a lob, and it’s adorable—but it’s probably also un-bun-able. How can you keep it out of your face for class? We asked hair pro Chuck Jensen to create three dance-friendly updos that are perfect for shorter hair. 1. Tucked French Braid • Create a French braid—crossing the strands over, not under, as you […]

Dear Katie February 2016

Former New York City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Bang-in'

Blunt bangs are adorable, but they’re not always dance-friendly. Hair and makeup artist Chuck Jensen shows you three cute ways to get your bangs off your face for class. Before You Begin: If you have thick, coarse hair, spray your bangs with water to make them more manageable. If you have fine, slippery hair, spritz […]