Back in March, I was lucky enough to meet Australian hair guru <strong>Kevin Murphy</strong> (read my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">tribute post</a> to his amazing eponymous line, if you missed it the first time around). And I just realized I neglected to post the wisdom he shared re: this season's hair trends.

Here's what he told me:
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	<li><strong>Bangs are still in style.</strong> In fact, based on his advice, I got my Nicole Richie-esque fringe last month. Kevin told me to get bangs, but long, angled ones (i.e. longer at the sides). And you know what? He was right—they look great (if I don't say so myself), and can be parted either in the middle or off to one side. Usually, I part them in the middle because...<!--more--></li>
	<li><strong>The middle part is back. </strong>We've been seeing a lot of side parts over the past few years, but right now it's the middle that looks the most modern. (See: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-diane-kruger/">Diane Kruger at the People's Choice Awards</a>. LOVE.)</li>
	<li><strong>Lock up your flat iron.</strong> You won't need it this season, unless you're using it to curl, not straighten. (Not sure how? Here's a good <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/">video tutorial</a>.) The look is about a soft curl and natural textures...</li>
	<li><strong>Think fluffy and slightly flyaway. </strong>Really, it's bedroom hair. Note: you don't want frizz, but you don't want too much definition either.</li>
	<li><strong>Dry shampoo should be your new BFF. </strong>Kevin makes a <a href="../2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">good one</a>, and lately I've been loving <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/27/new-favourite-dry-shampoo-discovery-clean-dry-shampoo/">this one from Clean</a>. At the drugstore, you can't go wrong with Klorane's. Dry shampoo is really the perfect product for this season's look, because you want hair to have a matte, almost powdery texture (Kevin's words, not mine). Note: he doesn't mean you should have visible white powder in your hair—just the dry texture it imparts. Make sense?</li>
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What do you think about the hair look for summer? Does it work with your natural texture or are you itching for a side-parted, dead-straight style?