Saco reveal a softer side with reform

Richard Ashforth and the team at Saco brought their Reform collection to life to a sell-out crowd in their Salon Seminars at Salon International. Comprising of two distinct eras with different moods and dramatically opposing colour palettes, this is a collection about change that remains true to the Saco mantra of beauty and suitability first. Inspired by the 60s, Filter is the soft, classically beautiful side of the collection. Its graduated bobs and Purdy-inspired rounded shapes are complemented by a striking palette of beiges, golds, bronzes and rose gold. Playing yang to filter's ying is Darkstar which features undercuts, strong weight lines to create dramatic a contrast from skin into a lot of hair and fringes finished with subtly jagged edges. Its dramatic looks are worn in shades of inky blacks and that were broken up by spotlights of iridescent shades of blue, yellow and magenta for a finish reminiscent of petrol. "The main change from last year's collection is that we are using spotlights to diffuse the looks. Overall there is a cleaner, more polished finish that is softer than our previous work", explains Richard. The audience was also treated to a glimpse at the world of session styling by Andrea Martinelli who demonstrated a look he had worked on for Milan Fashion Week. As he prepped the finger waved style, Andrea said: "When you work as an editorial hairdresser you become a better salon hairdresser because you have to think less about how you would do it and re-learn the art skills of working as part of a team."