Posts tagged with 'hair':

It seems that most high-end hair products, shampoos and conditioners on the market are aimed toward white women. For black girls with coarse, unruly hair, the product options are minimal. However, there does seem to be one area of follicle beauty where caucasians lose out: products that heal relaxed hair.

For black women, relaxer-related products are pretty much the only thing that's widely available. But for white women who receive traditional, Japanese or Brazilian relaxing treatments—and there are more of them than one would imagine—options are minimal.  read more »

Many of the most creative hairstyles that appeared on the s/s '08 runways, from Marc Jacobs to Prada, were due to the handiwork of renowned hairstylist Guido (yes, it's just one name), who has been a creative consultant for Redken since 2005. Guido's wildly inventive looks have always inspired us so we decided to track down the hairdo guru for a chat.

Guido: "I prefer a deconstructed look, something that can make you question what beautiful hair is."  read more »

Long beloved for its simplicity and functionality, the bun made a comeback in s/s '08 runway shows, with some surprising new twists. After what must have been a backstage back-combing frenzy, the models at Marc Jacobs emerged with outrageous cloud-like confections that topped off his eccentric looks like giant dollops of whipped cream. Meanwhile, at Alessandro dell'Acqua, texture was balanced with restraint: stylists pulled back the hair and artfully folded it under, leaving a section of the crimped ends peeking out underneath.
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The dramatic, decadent hairstyles we've seen on runways in the past have principally remained there, but now they’re being prescribed for everyday looks for fall's hardcore hair season.

The avant-garde shapes that define fall's strong silhouettes are finding their complements in the hairstyles that are big features in magazines hitting store shelves. Alternative hairstyles mark a sweeping change in fashion that says, "if you're going for big statements, don't hold back," go dramatic wherever possible: in clothing, in those aggressive platforms, and in hair and makeup.
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