Whichever title you prefer, Seale’s ability to craft individual hair extensions into elegant paper designs speaks volumes about his talent.
“To create the paper effect, I soaked each Pure Hair extension in L’ANZA Healing Haircare Design F/X, ironed them stiff and straight and then fused them together with a combination of Tight Extreme Styling Glue and Ultimate F/X.
I added a few untreated extensions to the fi nal hair design to give it a more organic feel.” (ChadSeale.com)Photographer: Babak;
Hairstylist: Chad Seale for Taylor Andrews;
Makeup Artist: Sherri Curtis;
Hair extensions provided by PURE ExtensionsPhotographer: Babak;
Hairstylist: Chad Seale for Taylor Andrews;
Makeup Artist: Sherri Curtis;
Hair extensions provided by PURE Extensions
“Because we’re big on planning every detail of our shoots, to say that the collection was filled with surprises is an understatement,” DeAnnalyn Teal says with a smile. “The cut-and-color design of each model was done as a step-by-step learning process in front of more than 100 beauty students. Adding to that, we asked the audience what they would like to see for every step of the designs and style executions. The end results surprised them—and us!” (TEALSalon.com)Photographer: Babak;
Hairstylist: Ryan Teal;
Haircolorist: DeAnnalyn Teal;
Makeup Artist: Sheri Curtis;
Wardrobe: Tuesday TealPhotographer: Babak;
Hairstylist: Ryan Teal;
Haircolorist: DeAnnalyn Teal;
Makeup Artist: Sheri Curtis;
Wardrobe: Tuesday Teal
After returning home from an exhausting trip high in the Himalayas where she coiffed the royal couple for their yeti coronation, Dee Fortier finds the most intriguing invitation on her desk.“The Underwater Fish Society will be holding the Splash Soiree two days hence. Are you available to provide beauty services for Princess Jelly, Lady Ray and Countess Crushé, a rare predatory royal, yet unnamed? Please confirm.”“What? No mermaid?” Fortier sighs with relief, briefl y recalling her last Splash Soiree where the sirens nearly drove her deaf with their trilling, and then gets to work. “Jellyfi sh tentacles—dreads. Manta ray fins—floppy hat. Predatory fish? I’ll have to fi gure that one out when I get there,” she notes. “Perhaps I should pack bite-resistant gloves….” (Eufora.net)
"I know that it sounds dark, but for whatever reason, I felt compelled to watch every bit of news as the Fukushima reactor meltdown unfolded in 2011,” Richie Roman confides. “Aside from praying that science would figure out a way to prevent a radioactive apocalypse and worrying about obvious health threats, I couldn’t help but wonder how this deadly event would shift Japanese culture.""Would new art and beauty be filtered through a radioactive lens? Would there be area mutations that became a unique standard of beauty?"Would life become more introspective or less trusting? The answers to Roman’s questions and more are expressed in RadioActive, a pensive yet beautiful work about how the Fukushima Daiichi disaster will continue to impact future generations that live in this Japanese prefecture. (Ramon’s collection is currently a NAHA 2012 finalist for Texture and Make-up Artist. (RRatedHair.com) (ProBeauty.org)Art Director and Hairstylist: Richie Roman (RRatedHair.com);
Photographer: Roneil Chavez (RoneilChavez.com);
Makeup Artist: Jeanne San Diego (JeanneSanDiego.com);
Fashion Stylists: Richie Roman and Jeanne San Diego
“My style inspirations always come to me at the most unexpected moments,” Devlin smiles.“I created the crinkle style after seeing a Starbucks display; the blonde raffia texture was inspired by a flower arrangement; and yet another style stemmed from an interesting carpet pattern. Just the other day, I called Luis Alvarez to tell him that I was standing in front of this amazing lamp in a hotel lobby and...”“I reached for classic Aquage styling tools while creating my Fiber Arts designs,” Devlin informs.I used Aquage Working Spray to craft the designs and finished every look with Beyond Shine. (Aquage.com)Photography: Luis Alvarez for Aquage;
Hair: Shelly Devlin for Aquage;
Makeup: Wanda Alvarez;
Fashion stylist: Patric Chauvez
My first image showcases the precision of the cut and the versatility of how it can be worn.Image two is a symphony of texture and highlights that reflect the light to enhance the shades.The way the light bounces off the mane of my next image shows off the texture and highlights throughout my models hair which peek through like a veil. I believe that when it comes to braiding there are no rules. In this image the movement of the veil shows off the lightness in colour through the ends of her hair and creates a gentle framing around her face.The 20s are one of my favourite eras so I added one of the most famous hair styles to my collection; the finger wave. The continuous flow of the finger wave is the most important element when creating the style. I love the way the light hits the hair highlighting the depth through each wave.
Braided head bands are always a popular choice for the warmer weather. I’ve taken this simple style and created something new; incorporating two different types of braids, fish tail and French.My last image emphasizes the amount and the definition in the hair surrounding my models face. The light picks up on the difference in tone through the hair and the softness and movement of the curls.
HAIRDRESSER: LEAH TUMINELLO, BIBA Moonee Ponds
www.biba.com.au
PHOTOGRAPHER: ELIZABETH KINNAIRD
MAKE-UP ARTIST: TRISH SOUSA
STYLIST: SARAH BANGER
SALON: BIBA MOONEE PONDS, AUSTRALIA
Credits:
Vivienne Mackinder for Simplicity Hair Extensions
Courtesy of Simplicity Hair Extensions Bridal Stylist: Vivienne MackinderCredits:
Vivienne Mackinder for Simplicity Hair Extensions
Courtesy of Simplicity Hair Extensions Bridal Stylist: Vivienne Mackinder“After the Simplicity Hair Extensions were applied, I set the model’s hair, backbrushed the base, lightly disturbed the curls, and then placed the style. Each look in this collection took about 10 minutes to complete.” Vivienne Mackinder
Credits:
Vivienne Mackinder for Simplicity Hair Extensions
Courtesy of Simplicity Hair Extensions Bridal Stylist: Vivienne Mackinder“Whether you create larger-than-life looks or undone, loose chignons, it’s critical to know how to artfully apply hair extensions to add volume where needed, fill in thin areas, or simply create longer, thicker hair.” Mackinder“A small section of hair is never all one length; it’s composed of hair that’s two-years old, six-months old and even one-day old. To give extensions a realistic look, I ‘age’ the hair by gently sliding a razor along the shaft.” Mackinder“Without the help of Simplicity Hair Extensions, I would never have been able to give the model’s thin, broken hair this modern interpretation of a classic upstyle.” MackinderCredits:
Vivienne Mackinder for Simplicity Hair Extensions
Courtesy of Simplicity Hair Extensions Bridal Stylist: Vivienne Mackinder
Born into wealth and celebrating their shared world where society parties, couture clothing and impeccably coiffed hair were the norm, Jean Sweet presents an intimate portrait of debutants during three of fashion’s most iconic decades: ’40s, ’50s and ’70s.Society Girls is a thoughtprovoking piece that was shot at the magnificent home of retired designer Patricia Rhodes Prowse, with models wearing original pieces from her legendary wardrobe. (CameraReadyHair.com)Society Girls is a thoughtprovoking piece that was shot at the magnificent home of retired designer Patricia Rhodes Prowse, with models wearing original pieces from her legendary wardrobe. (CameraReadyHair.com)Art Director/Photographer: Jean Sweet;
Hairstylist: Tracey Stokes, Navii Salon Spa;
Makeup Artist: Jeanette Frost;
Fashion Stylist: Patricia Rhodes Prowse;
Models: Traque International Model and Talent Management
Made with light-bending steel, Frank Gehry’s postmodern masterpieces continually shape-shift as the sun moves across the hemisphere. Recently, when Matrix challenged its seven Artistic Directors to create one look each for the upcoming Urban Art mega-collection, Patrick McIvor - whose fertile imagination seems to have no bounds - immediately referenced the magical changes of Gehry’s most famous structures.“Using haircolor, I wanted to emulate the amazing illusion that occurs when light hits undulating surfaces, a project that took a lot of trial-and-error and weeks of prep time,” beams Patrick McIvor. “I recreated the bands of light with six yards of swatches dyed in color blockings that went from light to dark and back to light again throughout the head. It truly proved to be an amazing challenge for someone like me, who’s always been focused on creating believable hair. (MyMatrixFamily.com)“Using haircolor, I wanted to emulate the amazing illusion that occurs when light hits undulating surfaces, a project that took a lot of trial-and-error and weeks of prep time,” beams Patrick McIvor. “I recreated the bands of light with six yards of swatches dyed in color blockings that went from light to dark and back to light again throughout the head. It truly proved to be an amazing challenge for someone like me, who’s always been focused on creating believable hair. (MyMatrixFamily.com)Photographer: Sarah Silver;
Hairstylist: Nathan Rosenkranz;
Haircolorist: Patrick McIvor;
Makeup Artist: Silvia Dell’Orto;
Fashion Stylist: Rod Novoa
Growing stronger with each generation, feminine mystique has morphed from being the leader behind the throne to openly taking charge of matters in business and, in many ways, relationships.Team Twins, recipient of the prestigious Dutch Coiffure Award among many others, depicts this evolution—make that revolution—of women, which have become fierce competitors in nearly all aspects of life.Team Twins, recipient of the prestigious Dutch Coiffure Award among many others, depicts this evolution—make that revolution—of women, which have become fierce competitors in nearly all aspects of life.Underscoring this rise to power: red, which is liberally placed throughout the collection. (Twins-Dalen.nl)
“When darkness overtakes my creative mood, I’m always drawn to curl: It’s never still; it breathes; it twists into patterns of its own design,” he reveals. “I used the sinewy nature of this texture to create lunar silhouettes that seamlessly arc to the models’ curves, especially their keen eyes that are shrouded in blackness.”Brandishing their sensuality with glowing glares, are these ominous beauties predators in search of love or prey? “That’s for you to decide,” Thompson smiles. “Seduction can be fraught with danger—or not.” (JakeThompsonHair.com)Brandishing their sensuality with glowing glares, are these ominous beauties predators in search of love or prey? “That’s for you to decide,” Thompson smiles. “Seduction can be fraught with danger—or not.” (JakeThompsonHair.com)Photographer: Justin Grant;
Hairstylist: Jake Thompson, Lunatic Fringe Salon;
Makeup Artist: Janelle Corey;
Fashion Styling: Tempest Couture SLC;
Post Production: Jake Thompson;
Product Sponsor: L’Oréal Professionnel USA
Not only did Kabourkaová wow the world with her ability to use hair in lieu of textiles, but she also recently won the coveted Czech and Slovak Hairdressing Award for Avantgarde styling. Congratulations Jana! (bomton.cz)Hair: Jana Kabourková;
Make-up: Ivana Tokárská;
Styling: Lenka Pavl;
Photography: Matús Tóth
Yearning to explore black-and-white patterns on a multitude of hair and fashion textures, Chrystofer Benson enlisted the talents of fashion designer Keith Bryce of Project Runway Season 5 fame and renowned photographer Joseph Cartright for his stunning new collection, Materialized.“Kevin is an insanely talented fashion designer and Joseph is a topnotch fashion and beauty photographer,” Benson beams.“We collaborated to create a cohesive collection that separated bold designs and strong patterns with negative and positive space.” (ChrystoferBenson.com) (MyMatrixFamily.com)Art Director and Hairstylist/Colorist: Chrystofer Benson, Matrix Artistic Director (ChrystoferBenson.com);
Photographer: Joseph Cartright (cartright.com);
Makeup Artist: Sherri Curtis;
Fashion Stylist: Keith Bryce
Runway Event: Asia Beauty Expo
“The most recent Jafi a presentation was held at the Asia Beauty Expo in Yokohama, which is about a 45-minute drive from Tokyo,” Gray relates.
“I invited designers and fashion stylists with a penchant for street fashion to create one-off couture clothing for an avant-garde runway presentation.
To level the playing fi eld, we purchased identical black jumpsuits from a military surplus store. The challenge was to refashion each piece into a design that broke traditional fashion rules.
The same caveat applied to hair. If you would normally do a haircut a certain way, then you had to mix it up in some unconventional manner, whether it meant using your fi ngers instead of a comb or crafting an outrageous hairline with hair remover as opposed to a clipper or razor.” Gray“Way Perry is amazing. He’s the Fashion Director for Man About Town and
Menswear Editor of Wonderland magazines, and an extraordinary fashion
stylist. Way refashioned his jumpsuit to include hundreds of buttons—both
front and back—which totally spoke to the youth culture of Japan.
“Our model looked so sweet and young that we decided to create a hair
design that resembled a futuristic English schoolboy. We cut his hair using a
razor-over-comb technique to create a stepped edge and then peeled the hair
down to the scalp along the perimeter.” Gray (jedroot.com/stylists-main.php)“Yasuhiro Takehisa was our fashion stylist for the entire collection. He also did this one-off fashion design by taking several jumpsuits, cutting them up and redesigning them into a shirt, trousers and man’s skirt. When the model moved his arms, the edges of the skirt lifted to reveal trouser legs. “For the hair design, we wanted to see how far we could take the cut by using a completely freestyle method. We applied cream hair remover with an birch-wood stick to defi ne the perimeters.” Gray (YasuhiroTakehisa.com)“Shun Watanabe is currently Fashion Editor for Vogue Hommes Japan and a freelance fashion stylist whose services are in demand around the globe. Shun wanted to create a Ray Petri’s Buffalo style that was both masculine and feminine. We cast a hardcore businessman and tough guy with an eightpack who didn’t bat an eyelash at wearing a skirt. Love the shoulder pads and white socks peeking out over his Doc Martens! We bleached the model’s hair pale yellow, applied a strong purple color and then rinsed and rinsed until it faded to a mauve-gray.” Gray (ShunWatanabe.com)“A groundbreaking menswear fashion stylist and editor, Simon Foxton has a keenly honed, yet innate ability to anticipate and defi ne key shifts in menswear. For our show, he asked for the biggest, most muscular Japanese guy we could find. We added one more caveat, ‘with hair.’ “Simon re-engineered his jumpsuit to be half-street and half-sport, complete with jock socks over Doc Martens, an elbow bandage, a wristband and studs all around the sleeves. We decided to give the model a rockabilly pompadour and use cream hair remover to redefi ne his existing hairline.” Gray (clmuk.com/styling/simon-foxton)“Nicola Formichetti is about as prolifi c as it can get in fashion. He’s also an original maverick. Nicola is known for styling and designing clothing for Lady Gaga, but that’s just a fraction of the who’s who that he helps to make their outré best. At the heart of his passion is deconstruction/ construction. He does this by cutting up designer clothing and using pieces to create a new, one-off couture design. I love the laces for their effect and the face mask for its strong message of civil unrest that’s happening all over the world right now. We went against the grain by styling the hair with Aveda Intensive Restructuring Treatment as opposed to a styling product.” Gray (NicolaFormichetti.com)“I adore working with Japanese hair; it can take so much abuse and still look gorgeous at the end of the day. We pre-bleached this model’s hair to pale yellow and applied a saturated cherry red. We then painted dark pieces throughout the head to complete the composition. “The result was a neoromantic punk look, much like Keanan Duffty, who redesigned his jumpsuit into a rebellious work of art. I wouldn’t have expected anything less! Keanan is a consummate rebel who’s designed clothing for some of the most famous and outrageous rock stars on both sides of the Atlantic.” Gray (KeananDuffty.com)“I love everything about this image. The designer, Jeremy Scott, is an authentic l’enfant terrible—a bad boy who does his own thing and marches to his own drummer without giving a whit for commercial sensibility. For our collection, his design was beautifully screened onto his refashioned jumpsuit. “The model also turned out to be a dresser’s dream. He had naturally curly hair that we fashioned into a faux-hawk and used a curling iron to give it an almost androgynous feel. We lightened all of his hair, applied a saturated fashion shade and then added dark pieces for depth and contrast. The result was head-to-toe camp that played well for the camera and pleased the audience, which consisted mostly of hairstylists from all over Asia.” Gray (JeremyScott.com)“Even though you can’t see the model’s hair, we couldn’t resist including this image in our collection for HOT. Out of everybody currently designing and styling street fashions, Jason Farrer is the most credible. True to his nature, he wanted to cast a real ‘yakuza’ or Japanese gangster for his design. My first thought was, ‘OMG, we’re going to be killed!’ “We found our yakuza through a traditional tattoo parlor where walk-ins defi nitely were not welcome. He proved to be quite a handful. We decided early on that the only way to avoid getting hurt was to give him anything he wanted, including beer at the crack of dawn.” Gray (SangBleu.com/Author/Jason-Farrer)
Bray has won numerous state and national hair titles, coached the only U.S. team to bring home the gold at the World Hairdressing Championships and has even been knighted by Intercoiffure Mondiale for her contributions to the beauty industry.
No matter how grand it all sounds, though, it was her fi rst win that has always meant the most to this creative, artistic and lovable gal.“In the beginning, I would enter a contest, do my best, lose, and then cry myself silly all the way home.”NAHA 2006 winning image
Long Hair Dressing“It brings me to tears when I realize that after all of these years in the beauty business, I’m just now in the prime of my artistic career.”Art Director/Photographer: Luis Alvarez for Aquage;
Hairstylist: Ann Bray for Aquage;
Makeup Artist: Wanda Alvarez;
Fashion Stylist: Patric Chauvez
Resembling the silky buds of a pussy willow branch that bends and dances in the breeze, Agito—which literally means “I move” in Latin—grants viewers a surreal look into the future of textured hair. “What started out as simple layering to give the hair fullness and bounce, has evolved into slide-cutting, chipping, notching and razoring effects that produce a dizzying array of textured hair designs,” says Jake Thompson, co-owner of Lunatic Fringe in Salt Lake City, Utah. “For Agito, we took this one step further by imagining the future of texture, a bold feathery finish that’s accentuated by color and augmented by wind.”
(LunaticFringeSalon.com)Photographer: Fumi Eguchi (FumiStudios.com);
Hairstylist/Haircolorist: Jake Thompson;
Makeup Artist: Melissa Petty;
Fashion Stylist: Fumi Eguchi;
Products: Style Masters by Revlon
Berry Bachen and DJ Riggs, Creative Directors at Large for TIGI, have collaborated to found MAINENTRANCE Artists in NYC, a collective of artists that act as a think tank for creative ideas, as well as for workshops, which focus on salon and avant-garde designs from the perspective of beauty, fashion, art, and more. (MainEntranceArtists.com)Art Direction: MAINTENTRANCE Artists;
Photographer: Julia Pogodina;
Hairstylist: DJ Riggs;
Haircolor: Berry Bachen;
Makeup Artist: Anastasia Durasova;
Fashion Styling: Newheart
“I’ve been fascinated with ancient Asian warriors for many years,” says Guy Tang. “This lifelong interest morphed into a futuristic story about strife, heroism and the nature of man, who’s been torn between war and peace since the beginning of time.”
To create his character, Tang used cans of instant tanning spray and hair extensions coated with outrageous amounts of ISO Bouncy Creme, Joico Creme Wax and water to give the look and feel of grimy, sweat-sated hair.
He currently works at Salon Republic in West Hollywood and does education for Joico.Far in the future and light years from Earth, a lone Martivite warrior prepares to defend his world against the Sventar, an alien race that has rained terror from the skies for 100 years.
With his fellow top fighters now dead or enslaved by the ruthless Sventarians, Malyn is alone, with no one to give him orders; no one to call his name.
Even so, he focuses on hopeful thoughts while he battles for the sake of his sister, now living in the darkness of Bekir; his brother, whose mind has been washed clean; and himself. For without hope, there can be no life.
And without life, all is lost.Far in the future and light years from Earth, a lone Martivite warrior prepares to defend his world against the Sventar, an alien race that has rained terror from the skies for 100 years.
With his fellow top fighters now dead or enslaved by the ruthless Sventarians, Malyn is alone, with no one to give him orders; no one to call his name.
Even so, he focuses on hopeful thoughts while he battles for the sake of his sister, now living in the darkness of Bekir; his brother, whose mind has been washed clean; and himself. For without hope, there can be no life.
And without life, all is lost.The setting suns shower the last vestiges of warmth on Malyn’s back. His body is unscathed, although luck played a big role in his wholeness. He gives thanks to Artin, the mighty god of war, for allowing him to fight another day. Who knows?
Perhaps Zethyr will send reinforcements from deep within the planet, or perhaps not. “They will come, that much I know,” Malyn says aloud, his voice echoing in the vast emptiness. Exhausted, he closes his eyes and dreams of a better tomorrow—one where Sventarians no longer litter the landscape of his once beautiful world—and peace.
“Today’s gorgeous textures run the gamut from sleek and groomed, to tight pincurls and even beautifully crafted frizz,” Lucie Doughty relates.“Modern women not only want to wear changeable haircuts and color designs that reflect their personal styles, but also their hair textures, which can be controlled, augmented or completely erased, depending on their ever-changing beauty moods.“To create the many textures in this collection, I used Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Texturizing Sea Spray for luscious waves; Extra Body Firm Finishing Spray for aximum hold; and 407 Styling Brush to craft soft, back-combed texture and volume.”Photographer: Ron Derhacopian;
Hairstylist: Lucie Doughty;
Editorial Director: Paul Mitchell;
Makeup Artist: Anthony Merante/AIM Artist using MAC Cosmetics;
Fashion Stylist: Leilani Lacson
Inspired by the incredible creations of renowned hat designer Philip Treacy, hair designer and Aquage artist Chris Vandehey spent over a year designing, weaving and refining his fiber-art sculptures.Using only Aquage Defining Gel, Vandehey wrapped, intertwined and sculpted wefts of hair to create these textural masterpieces.To lock the fibers in place, Vendehey used Aquage Working Spray. More than a talented, passionate hairdresser, Vandehey’s moral fiber drives him as an artist to create
hair art that’s exquisitely beautiful.
Photography by Luis Alvarez for AquageHair: Chris Vandehey;
Makeup Artists: Wanda Alvarez and Thomas Smalley;
Fashion Stylist: Patric Chauvez;
Production: Don Wismer.
Shot at Aquage Masterclass Academy.
Art Director, Photographer and Hairstylist: Jean Sweet Photography;
Makeup Artist: James Burns for Warpaint;
Wardrobe Stylist: Jennifer LynnArt Director, Photographer and Hairstylist: Jean Sweet Photography;
Makeup Artist: James Burns for Warpaint;
Wardrobe Stylist: Jennifer LynnArt Director, Photographer and Hairstylist: Jean Sweet Photography;
Makeup Artist: James Burns for Warpaint;
Wardrobe Stylist: Jennifer LynnArt Director, Photographer and Hairstylist: Jean Sweet Photography;
Makeup Artist: James Burns for Warpaint;
Wardrobe Stylist: Jennifer LynnArt Director, Photographer and Hairstylist: Jean Sweet Photography;
Makeup Artist: James Burns for Warpaint;
Wardrobe Stylist: Jennifer Lynn
Inspired by women who have everything… culture, beauty and an abundance of wealth… Edwin Fontanez, Matrix stylist and owner of Cielo by Edwin Fontanez in Lakewood, Ohio, creates captivating images about ultimate bella donnas who adore the opera almost as much as the primo divas, who sing only to them.
(EdwinFontanez.com)Photographer: Roberto Ligresti;
Hairstylist: Edwin Fontanez;
Makeup Artist: David Maderich;
Wardrobe Stylist: Rod Novoa;
Haircolor by MatrixPhotographer: Roberto Ligresti;
Hairstylist: Edwin Fontanez;
Makeup Artist: David Maderich;
Wardrobe Stylist: Rod Novoa;
Haircolor by MatrixPhotographer: Roberto Ligresti;
Hairstylist: Edwin Fontanez;
Makeup Artist: David Maderich;
Wardrobe Stylist: Rod Novoa;
Haircolor by Matrix
In the mid-’50s, when every little girl dreamed of becoming a ballerina, one of the most treasured gifts was a jewelry box with a wind-up figurine that performed endless pirouettes.Twirling to ‘‘Waltz of the Flowers’’ or ‘‘Fur Elise’’, these musical gems were often a child’s first foray into the world of imagined elegance. Fast-forward nearly 60 years and Kera Spencer, Eufora Avant-garde Stylist of the Year and stylist for Michael’s Hair Body Mind in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, recaptures this special experience with Ballerina in the Box, using real-life dancers for the camera and little girls everywhere—no matter what their true age might be.Twirling to ‘‘Waltz of the Flowers’’ or ‘‘Fur Elise’’, these musical gems were often a child’s first foray into the world of imagined elegance. Fast-forward nearly 60 years and Kera Spencer, Eufora Avant-garde Stylist of the Year and stylist for Michael’s Hair Body Mind in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, recaptures this special experience with Ballerina in the Box, using real-life dancers for the camera and little girls everywhere—no matter what their true age might be.Photographer: John Parkes;
Hairstylist: Kera Spencer;
Makeup Artist: Jordan Petroff;
Wardrobe Stylist: Sue Morra
Savoring the ’50s when waitresses used saucy lingo — “Adam and Eve on a raft” (two poached eggs on toast) and “Wreck ’em!” (make that scrambled) — Michael Albor, who’s also a top educator for Aquage, puts a fresh spin on this long-ago culture and all the delicious styles that remain part of its unique allure.
Is his gorgeous model meeting a secret lover? Has she pulled off Route 66 for a slice of “Eve with a lid on” (apple pie)? Or is she simply relaxing in a tuck-n-roll booth and savoring a cup of blonde before starting her shift? Whatever the true answer — if there is one — Albor has managed to leave us wanting more.Photographer: Bob Packert;
Hairstylist: Michael Albor;
Makeup Artist: Bre Welch, zero2sixty;
Wardrobe Stylist: Rina Patsiokostas;
Products: AquagePhotographer: Bob Packert;
Hairstylist: Michael Albor;
Makeup Artist: Bre Welch, zero2sixty;
Wardrobe Stylist: Rina Patsiokostas;
Products: AquagePhotographer: Bob Packert;
Hairstylist: Michael Albor;
Makeup Artist: Bre Welch, zero2sixty;
Wardrobe Stylist: Rina Patsiokostas;
Products: Aquage
Greg Stack
1st Place Winner
HOT has Greg Stack’s winning image covered.
When HOT editors viewed Greg Stack’s winning image for the Americoif Photo Challenge, there wasn’t a doubt that this stunning image was destined to be on the July/August cover.Greg Stack
1st Place Winner
Photographer: Tom Roche;
Hairstylist: Greg Stack;
Makeup Artist: Katherine O’Brien;
Wardrobe by Diane’s Divine DesignDaniella Wallace
2nd Place Winner
Michigan-based Daniella Wallace shoots an amazing beauty image without the aid of a professional photographer or high-tech equipment.
With a cheap camera at the ready, an amateur model that happened to be her boyfriend, and the talent to create a backdrop that speaks volumes about today’s youth, stylist Daniella Wallace stunned judges and HOT editors with her heart-stomping image, Raw in the USA.
Art Director, Photographer and Hairstylist: Daniella WallaceLynda DeVanzo
3rd Place Winner
Photographer: Neal Harris Fenkell;
Hairstylist: Lynda DeVanzo;
Makeup Artist: Josephine Bell
Paul Wilson, who in addition to his prestigious American Crew position manages Art + Science salon in Chicago, has a penchant for creating artistic renditions of classic styles. Case in point: the pompadour made famous by Elvis Presley and worn by millions of male hipsters over the past 50 years.
“The collection is really a fusion of classic and experimental rumors that appeal to younger men who tend to be more adventurous with their hairstyles,” smiles Wilson.“For the Pompadours collection, I used American Crew SUPERGLUE as a base, sculpted and dried the hair in various shapes and then finished each style by applying styling cream to the outside layers of the hair,” Wilson continues. “This added softer, more realistic texture and noticeable shine to the final designs.”“For the Pompadours collection, I used American Crew SUPERGLUE as a base, sculpted and dried the hair in various shapes and then finished each style by applying styling cream to the outside layers of the hair,” Wilson continues. “This added softer, more realistic texture and noticeable shine to the final designs.”Photographer: David Raccuglia;
Hairstylist: Paul Wilson;
Makeup Artist: Michelle Mungcal;
Fashion Stylist: Brett Bailey;
Sponsor: American Crew
In physics, diffusion is the natural spread of particles through random motion, from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration.Beginning powerfully at the epicenter and then gradually softening as the eye travels toward the outer limits of each D-Fused design, Matrix Artistic Director Chrystofer Benson mimics this natural phenomenon by creating styles that are bold and condensed at the heart, and then gradually diffuse until nothing remains but wisps of gossamer-like strands.Beginning powerfully at the epicenter and then gradually softening as the eye travels toward the outer limits of each D-Fused design, Matrix Artistic Director Chrystofer Benson mimics this natural phenomenon by creating styles that are bold and condensed at the heart, and then gradually diffuse until nothing remains but wisps of gossamer-like strands.
Natalie Portman doesn’t have anything on this imaginative stylist. Inspired by the movie Black Swan, the top psychological thriller of 2010, Shawna Parvin melds beauty and tension for her Black Swan Story. “I found something so beautiful about that movie…the pain and darkness,” Parvin reveals. “I wanted to recreate those emotions for my collection.”As for her feathered headdress, it appears that Parvin must have fi rst bagged a black swan. “No way!” she laughs. “I used tiny hair wefts that were secured to a chicken wire frame using duct tape and positioned with Popsicle sticks. The wefts were transformed into realistic-looking feathers by ironing them fl at and applying generous amounts of Aquage Working Spray.”View more images from the Black Swan Story collection at HOT.HairsHow.us!Photographer: Tania Quintanilla;
Hairstylist: Shawna Parvin National Educator for Aquage;
Makeup Artist: Shirley Pinkson of W3LL People;
Fashion Stylist: Medea Lee
LAS VEGAS NEON GRAVEYARD “No other place characterizes ‘swank’ like Vegas. Our challenge was to create a fresh interpretation that was classic Las Vegas, but with a twist. What better place to do this, than the Las Vegas Neon Sign Graveyard? We chose a random vintage neon sign (Stardust marquee, circa 1958) as a point of departure, to create an image that turned up the volume with explosive color, bold shapes and pedal-to-the-metal hair.” — Luis AlvarezMARDI GRAS WORLD, NewOrleans “New Orleans — especially its Mardi Gras festival — is the ultimate playground for exploring the concept of Maximalism. If Minimalism’s motto is ‘Less is More,’ Maximalism’s motto is ‘More is More.’ “We chose the textural and color excess of a Mardi Gras float as the background to create an image that would arrest your vision, stop you in your tracks and compel you to explore its complexity.” — AlvarezMARDI GRAS WORLD, NewOrleans “New Orleans — especially its Mardi Gras festival — is the ultimate playground for exploring the concept of Maximalism. If Minimalism’s motto is ‘Less is More,’ Maximalism’s motto is ‘More is More.’ “We chose the textural and color excess of a Mardi Gras float as the background to create an image that would arrest your vision, stop you in your tracks and compel you to explore its complexity.” — AlvarezST. ROCK CEMETERY, Neworleans
“OK, I confess: I’m addicted to the TV show True Blood. We used its theme of “Dangerous Elegance” as our inspiration to create our ultimate interpretation of Vamp. New Orleans is famous for its distinctive cemeteries and renowned for celebrations of its ‘Cities of the Dead.’ St. Rock cemetery created the perfect background for this image, which conveys a stimulating juxtaposition of tradition, superstition and provocative elegance.” — Alvarez
Photography: Luis Alvarez for Aquage;
Photo Tech: Thomas Smalley;
Hairstylist: Ann Bray for Aquage;
Hair Tech: Rita Davis;
Haircolor: Deena Nicely;
Fashion Stylist: Patric Chauvez;
Makeup Artists: Wanda Alvarez and Carly Campbell;
Production: Don Wismer;
Products: Aquage Biomega
Charlie Price’s winning collection, “Red Light District” nabbed the People’s Choice Award at The Professional Beauty Association’s NAHA event.“I was in the mood for something really rich and exotic when I formulated the concept for these images.” Charlie PriceI have always been intrigued by the romantic idea of courtesans and seductive femme fatales, so the title “Red Light District” really spoke to me.” Price“The color red has been (and continues to be) an important color on the international high fashion runways and, for me, created a very memorable and unique motif for salon industry shoots.” Price“The most important thing is for the ladies to be dramatic while remaining pretty.” Price“If the women in my images don’t look pretty I have not done my job.” Price“I wanted to spice things up with ethnic Asian and Latin jewelry to play up this ‘international woman of mystery’ feel.” Price“The hair itself was an exercise in form.” Price“The hair showcases interesting shapes. I softened the outlines with crimping and soft, frizzy texture.” PriceCredits: Photographer: Babak;
Hairstylist: Charlie Price;
Makeup Artist: Katelyn Simkins;
Fashion Stylist: Charlie Price;
Models: Donna Baldwin Talent
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