65 years of sassoon at salon live 2019
Published
07th Oct 2019
by Kate Woods
“In 1954 a young man opened a salon in Bond Street with an idea to change hairdressing. Some would say he changed hairdressing for ever and that’s why we’re all here today,” said Sassoon International Creative Director Mark Hayes as he welcomed guests to their Salon Live.
The show was a celebration of 65 years of Sassoon, but this was not a retrospective. There were, of course, nods to the heritage and the history that have shaped the brand, but this was also about the hair that excites the team and their clients today.
International members of the Colour Team coloured hair live on stage using vivid and exciting colours placed with the classic Sassoon signature techniques.
“This homage looks to how things that have happened before, help us to do what we do today,” explained UK Colour Director Edward Darley. “You can see how the Firefly and two-tone colour has influenced us.”
Vibrant tones and dramatic contrasts included orange with blue, bright yellow with deep lilac and phosphorous pink with grey; while a more natural palette of dark carbon grey, oyster, and linen white was used to create a peekaboo effect.
When it came to cuts, there really was something for everyone. Long hair was worn with quiffs or fringes for added interest, while crops were worn sleek or with a modern messy texture, while a standout look was a re-worked version of the Brush haircut created by Sassoon legend Christopher Brooker in 1962.
“Every different combination you can think of is happening at Sassoon right now from the gamine crops to the long lengths,” Mark said.
One of the most renowned moments in the Sassoon story is the Mia Farrow crop for her role in Rosemary’s Baby. Mark took influences from that famous crop and re-worked it with a mullet for his own take on a classic moment.
An unexpected segment saw futuristic work that played with Perspex coils, fibre-optic cables and stunning diamante studs in an awe-inspiring avant garde presentation.
The grand finale that was fittingly walked to a soundtrack by Altered Images Happy Birthday. It’s exciting to think what the altered images of the future are and what wonderful creations we might be witnessing in the next 65 years.
