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Ask The Experts: Tippi Shorter's Fave Fall Styles

Ask The Experts: Tippi Shorter's Fave Fall Styles
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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1. The “Lob”

“A long bob with a deep side part — aka the ‘Lob’ — is effortless, classic and quintessentially fall.”

Ask The Experts: Tippi Shorter's Fave Fall Styles
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2. Sleek Long Hair

“Long, sleek, center-parted hair something that I do on Alicia Keys often,” says Shorter. “But it’s a favorite around this time of year.”

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3. Messy Topknot

“A messy topknot is an easy way to sweep the hair up and off the face,” says Tippi. “Plus it leaves room for wearing a scarf!”

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4. Half-Up, Half-Down

“This is one of my fave looks, ever. I love to give my clients their own version of it, either with a braid, a pouf or twist.”

Ask The Experts: Tippi Shorter's Fave Fall Styles
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5. Soft, Sexy Waves

“I like to add some serum to beachy summer waves to give them a fresh, sexy, less frizzy look that’s perfect for fall.”

Ask The Experts: Tippi Shorter's Fave Fall Styles
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6. Choppy Bangs

“I love to do sleek, choppy bangs on Kelly Rowland. She really ROCKS them!”

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7. Undercuts

“This is a faux version of the asymmetrical style (ie Cassie or Rihanna), but without the commitment. Think short on one side and longer on the other.”

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10. Loose, Wavy Bob

“For fall, switch up the classic bob by adding some soft waves and a deep side part.”

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9. Pixie

“This is a great way to get rid of summertime damage and start the fall with something short and sexy.”

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8. Tousled Bangs

“Bangs are big for fall and this is the softer, lighter version,” says Tippi. “I love to do this for Jennifer Hudson.”

Ask The Experts: Tippi Shorter's Fave Fall Styles