Hair styling inspiration for the hj generation
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Ben Moth explains how you can create this high volume red-headed look "Hair was crimped in small sections all over the head and brushed out thoroughly to create a fluffy, dehydrated texture. A metal coat hanger was placed on the crown and hair brushed up and over and secured. "To finish, hairspray was brushed through to give a distressed feel and to create a thoroughly modern look." Ben Moth, Brooks and Brooks, London | Plaits were a key look on the catwalk. Here Costa Phouli explains how you can style this assymetric look "The sides of the hair were smoothed with hairspray, then all the hair was pushed back. The back of the hair was plaited to create a narrowing effect. The plait was then chopped into to create a textured feel. "The top was backcombed to build volume through the quiff area. To finish the top was smoothed to one side and rolled under towards the parietal ridge to create the quiff, leaving some hair free at the front." Costa Phouli, Rush, Epsom |
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Desmond Murray combines they key looks - waves and red hair - for this look. Here's how... "Starting at the nape, a horizontal section 2in across was taken, and sectioned down the middle. "Using a small-barrelled curling tong, each section was curled, and the technique repeated creating about seven panels up to the top of the head. "Next curls were brushed through with a cushion-based bristle brush. The wave was controlled with clay." Desmond Murray, Atherton Cox, London | Learn how to add a bold canary yellow perimeter to this sharp bob "A full head application of high-lift bleach powder was used to achieve maximum lightness, followed by a pastel toner for a clean, pure blonde. Using foil, the lemon semi-permanent shade was applied around the whole of the perimeter of the haircut with a fine artist's paintbrush. "This was used to fuse the colour to prevent a harsh, strong line being formed. "Once complete, a smoothing cream was applied to the hair and the perimeter was blow-dried for slightly more volume. Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson Hair Body & Mind, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire |
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Afro Hairdesser of the Year 2009 Michelle Thompson explains how she created his strong but feminine updo. "Styling lotion was applied to towel-dried hair for hold and heat-protection, hair was blow-dried with root-lift applied throughout. Large sections were then barrel-curled. "To create the dishevelled texture, hair was backcombed at the root area to create height, teased and separated throughout the mid-lengths and ends. "Throughout the back and sides, hair was smoothed around the head and gripped securely into place. The remainder of the hair on top was moulded into shape using a soft-hold spritz." Michelle Thompson, Francesco Group, Stafford | Skyler McDonald was shortlisted for Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year for her collection that included this image. Here's how to create it. "Platinum hairpieces were applied. "Taking hair in 2in square sections, hair was sculptured with hands to create angular, rigid waves using a mega-firm hold gel. "Platinum hair pieces were then blended through the top of the sculptured waves to create an overall unearthly effect. Skyler McDonald, seanhanna salons |
