Hairstyle trends on day two at london fashion week
On day two at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 09, TONI&GUY team styled hair to complement the collections of Qasimi, Harriet's Muse, Wildlife Works and Olanic.
Crimping and curls were the order of the day as the team experimented with textures and shapes to complement the couture clothing.
London Fashion Week Day One - Catwalk hairstyles
Monday 15th September
Qasimi
Floor sweeping couture dresses in the finest of fabrics were presented next to instantly wearable beautifully cut and tailored garments for both men and women. Accessories such as warrior like head pieces, and knee length riding boots completed the androgynous yet graceful collection.
Show inspiration
Girls: Powerful high shine fierce braided ponytails, with very clean partings and a scorpion sting tail.
Boys: Immaculate groomed hairlines, low side partings and a reflective gloss finish.
TONI&GUY Head of Team
Gary France
Hairstyles created
A clean parting was created on either the side or centre of the head. Two braids were then created which went back all the way into an extended ponytail and sat beneath the crown. Perspex piping was threaded through the braids and into a fish plait in order to make it stand off the head.
Must-have session kit
Hair elastics, tail comb, tint brush & bowl, gel, relaxing balm and frizz control serum (mixed together in the bowl), shine spray and hairspray.
Style summary
Warrior Princess meets modern day couture.
Harriet's Muse
Evocative femininity, capturing the ascetic beauty of the female silhouette, with hourglass corsets, original structuring and alluring fabrics. This collection is all about playful decadence and ultimate feminization.
Show Inspiration
I love Lucy- 1940s to early 1950s. Multi-monochrome toned ribbon threaded through cascading curls for a glamorous, feminine and evocative feel that shouts of Hollywood's golden era.
TONI&GUY Head of team
Tim Furssedonn
Hairstyles created
Hair was placed in a high ponytail and tonged to create a tight curl that was then combed out using a pintail comb. The curls were pinned into coils on top of the head and ribbon was then threaded through them.
Must-have session kit
Pintail comb, cushion brush, TONI&GUY 38mm Digital Control Tong, hairspray, volume mousse and hair polish
Style summary
Betty Grable meets Bettie Page/S&M
Wildlife Works
A neutral palette of grey blues, pastel yellow and milky nudes, teamed with floaty, natural materials and layers of fabric, for an elegant yet understated appeal.
Show inspiration
A folksy feel with romantic connotations showcasing tamed yet beautiful frizz with subtle elements of tribal hair. Contrasts of texture give a contemporary finish.
TONI&GUY Head of Team
Efi Davies
Hairstyles created
The hair was crimped in small sections. A section was taken at the front of the head, combed back and placed in a ponytail below the crown, helping to achieve a tribal feel. An extra section below this was pinned using needle and thread for more spearation.
Must-have session kit
Paddle brush, crimpers, pintail comb, elastic, needle and thread, volume mousse, hairspray, dry shampoo.
Style summary
Folk romance gone tribal.
Olanic
Taking inspiration from the image of a quirky weather girl - the unpredictability of the British weather, clashing prints and brights mixed with muted tones.
Show inspiration
Cybil Sheperd, 1970s American reminiscing on the 1930s. Cute, faux-bobs were dressed out with a little texture and volume for a contemporary feel.
TONI&GUY Head of Team
Jan Przemyk
Hairstyles created
The hair was prepped, tongued and pinned underneath itself at the nape of the neck. The bob shape was then dresssed out to add texture and volume.
Must-have session kit
Digital control tong, cushion brush and pin curl clips, volume mousse, hairspray, shine mist, label.m resurrection dust
Style summary
Bonnie and Clyde go to the disco.
