Blunt fringes, voluminous hair and up-dos all looked fabulous on models sashaying down the catwalk at Fashion Week, but these dramatic hairstyles can often be difficult to carry into our everyday lives.

Unless you work in a creative field like fashion or the media, you can be sure that your boss would prefer you with a more conservative hairdo than something that takes the attention away from your work.

The good thing is these styles are actually rather wearable, with the main focus on a structured haircut.

"While fashion goes into a vivid colour collision, hair is duly kept structured and clean," says Gary France, creative director of the Mascolo Group, which incorporates Toni & Guy, Essensuals and Label M.

"Regardless of length or texture, your key fashion accessory is a strong haircut with solid edges. Girls with curls should opt for a wedged bob and embrace your volume while maintaining a defined shape."

n FRINGE BENEFIT: Think that fringes are solely schoolgirl territory? Think again. Stylists say every woman can look feminine, desirable and enigmatic with a fringe.

The emphasis on graphic bold lines gives it a modern seductive edge, and there's a look to suit everyone - it's even sported by Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada.

"I love this bold statement look," says Umberto Giannini's Rachel Turner. "People such as Lily Allen are leading this trend after it was spotted on the Marc Jacobs and Marchesa runways.

"If you opt for a sharp bob with a blunt fringe, get it trimmed regularly to keep it in top shape," she adds.

Achieve the sultry siren look by blow-drying the fringe with a barrel brush like Denman's large thermo hot curl brush, £10.50, or Mark Hill Ceramic Styling booster brush, £12 or 21 Euros, both from Boots, so it rests sensually along the top of the eye line.

n PURDY CUTE: The new age Purdy cut - similar to Naomi Campbell's new hairstyle - is another retro style that's being reinvented for spring/summer 2007.

"The strong, heavy outline of the hair is extremely in vogue, but beware - this is not a look that can be easily carried off," says Gary.

"It works best on the very young or youthful looking. You should avoid this if you have a round or square face shape because of this look being jaw-length, it can exaggerate your shape."

He adds: "If you do fit the criteria for this fantastic look, then go for it. On the right person with the right attitude, nothing looks cooler!"

n UP AND UP: The ponytail had a huge revival last year, and the up-do continues to be one of the season's most desirable styles.

Designers like Stella McCartney, Peter Som and DKNY paraded tails, loops, buns and knots up and down the runway, and actresses like Kate Winslet and Thandie Newton wore their hair away from their faces at the Baftas.

"The great thing about these styles is you don't need oodles of grips or products and they are relatively low-maintenance while oozing a high fashion effect," Rachel says.

Ponytails and buns work well as casual looks for day or night, or even as a glammed up hairdo for occasions. Whether you decide to recreate a high ponytail, bun or semi-chignon, you should inject the roots with some texture.

Andrew Collinge Weightless Volume Thick & Strong shampoo, £4.49 or 6.49 Euros from supermarkets and chemists, or Nicky Clarke Great Body Plump It up shampoo, £2.14 from Superdrug, are good places to start.

n VA VA VOLUME: Fully fledged texture is big these days, in more ways than one. This spring, the best dressed tresses reach new heights.

As we strive for bigger and better things in our lives, our hair is no exception, though you can rest assured that this doesn't include copying Joss Stone or Amy Winehouse's beehive.

"Tousled and sexy is back this summer," Rachel says. "There's still a strong 60s theme running through, and this time, it's long, soft and with a bit of oomph. For a simple blow-dry with added curve appeal, get those Velcro rollers out - easy and quick to use, yet so effective. Remember, the bigger the better!"