The Woman: Design student Gao Fu Li

The Hair Expert: Vin Phua, senior hairstylist at Air Salon

What Phua says “This hairstyle would better suit a sharper face. If you have a rounder shape, keep your hair to chin length – it gives the illusion of a slimmer face. If your hair is on the thin side, blow-drying when it’s damp using a cool setting will help create the volume that’s needed to maintain the graphic shape of the haircut.” Coat, Gucci. Earrings, Gao’s own

The Woman: Marketing student Ruth Hiew

The Hairstylist: Nathaniel Zheng, creative designer at Yann Beyrie Paris Hair Salon

What Zheng says “You do need to cut some hair, but only at the crown (the point is to create a bob, under which you can tuck the rest of your hair into). To style this at home, gather the bottom (read: longer) part of your locks and tie them into a French twist, before concealing and securing it under the ‘bob’ with bobby pins. Some styling product – I recommend moulding clay or hairspray – helps maintain the look through the day.” Top, Gucci

The Woman: Communications student Cheryl Yip

The hairstylist: Junz Loke, hairstylist at Hairloom Salon

What Loke says “This should be a chin-length cut (so that it still looks womanly), but do away with layers (as it looks more modern). If you have a longer face, I’d additionally suggest bangs, while those with a rounder face can go for a middle parting for the illusion of a slimmer face. To style it, use a flat iron to create some waves, before applying a texturising spray to give hair some volume (like here on Yip). It also reduces frizziness.” Jacket, Chanel

Photography Vee Chin Styling Imran Jalal Makeup Benedict Choo, using Shu Uemura

This story first appeared in Female’s March 2018 issue.

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