L’oréal professionnel ambassador laurent decreton has passed away

The renowned hair stylist Laurent Decreton passed away on Sunday 5 April aged 57. The L’Oréal Professionnel hairstyling ambassador and artistic director at Haute Coiffure Française had worked for over 25 years in the industry, working with numerous top models, Cannes Film Festival and haute couture shows, including Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent and Jean-Paul Gaultier with the Alexandre de Paris team. With a string of European and international awards, he also had leading salons with Maison de beauté in Metz and Studio de beautéin Thionville, France. “The death of Laurent Decreton robbed us of an irreplaceable, world-class artist,” said a spokesperson for the hairdresser. “The hugely influential artist, celebrity hairstylist, art director, L’Oréal Professionnel amabassdor, artistic director at Haute Coiffue Francaise and editorial icon has been a unique figure in the international hair industry for over 25 years.” On Laurent Decreton’s website, a statement from his salons’ team reads: “He has never stopped to give us daily his unique and exceptional artistic talent, his smiles, his kindness, his empathy, but also to influence us with his expectations and rigorousness.” “To all of you who knew him, may you continue to carry in your heart the beautiful spirit and the values of this artist, who kept his childhood spirit every morning knowing how to marvel at the beauty of people and the world.” His collections were often inspired by his travels around the world. His latest collection for SS20, entitled INFIGENIA, was inspired by oceans, featuring irregular fringes, clean lines, short haircuts and messy braids.