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A city’s streetscape has long since offered a reservoir of trends that trickle into the salon. Here’s how street styles have infiltrated hairstyling’s biggest moments and continue to set the pace for the hottest looks of the season.  London calling: Hairstyling in '70s and '80s London, England At the end of the ‘70s and early ‘80s, London is yet again at the vanguard where a reactionary subculture is taking root. The mood is leftist, anarchic and counter-culture. Anti-fashion becomes the norm in clubs nestled in dilapidated factories: torn T-shirts and tattered, plaid stovepipe pants held together with safety pins. Hair is spiked perilously high with glue, egg whites and other concoctions, shaved into a Mohawk, dyed blue-black, recklessly lightened white hot or peppered with striking neon shades of blue, green or hot pink—hello, food colouring! According to Anthony Mascolo, TIGI‘s international creative director and founder of the brand's creative team, “Lots of major cities have amazing and inspirational street style, but of course I’m from London and it never stops inspiring me. Londoners have a real confidence in their fashion and style. It’s a great place to see trends but also for more radical individuals.” An internationally award-winning hairstylist, Mascolo is an industry icon who has been at the forefront of hairstying for more than 30 years. Since the majority of the products that can achieve these looks didn’t exist yet on the market, necessity is the mother of invention, which in turn fuels these street kids‘ creativity. “Over the years though, product innovation has helped influence the street style, along with fashion. From messy looks to sleek finishes, it all comes down to the product,” says Mascolo.  Collective inspiration: How street trends influence collections For Michael Polsinelli and Shay Dempsey, Sebastian Professional's global artistic directors, creative inspiration for their collections, including their most recent, Eclectic, have often begun by observing the looks on the streets. “There has been a revolution, definitely in the past few years,” says Dempsey, “Millenials are their own muses and we take a huge influence from what they are doing.” Noting the repurposing of different materials on the streets of different cities, Polsinelli and Dempsey incorporated the use of hair accessories such as strips of leather, into each of the hairstyles for the collection. In addition Polsinelli says that travelling to new locations and people keeps them on the lookout for emerging trends, because “life has changed so much since the ‘90s and it continues to change rapidly.” The street conquers: Hair and street trends After the explosion of punk, plenty of other youth quakes send aftershocks over the world with their unique mix of fashion codes, colours and defining hairstyles: rasta and hip hop (locks, dreadlocks, braids and mini ‘fros) gothic (violet-black, dramatic), Kawaii (which means “cute” in Japanese and mainly focuses on doll-like beauty) and now, more than ever, cosplay (dressing-up as superheroes and game characters, in which wigs play, obviously, a major role). June Croken, a hairstylist and owner of Hairdresser on Fire in Toronto, has always been inspired by the street “as it represents a borrow from the past and a contrasting element to create a fresh new breath of air.” For her, current hairstyling trends more than ever incorporate elements taken from the street: “Today’s special is as inclusive as it gets. One may dress up or dress down the tresses without a second guess. No longer are trends absolute. You can be natural and organic or slick and severe.” says Croken. Sign of the times: Kylie Jenner is killing it on Instagram with fresh new locks every day via ombré, rainbow tresses and wigs galore. For Mascolo, the goal in modern hairdressing is to create a savvy blend of styles. “Street style is for the public and avant-garde is more for the hairdresser, so I really try to keep a balance between both.”  Fall preview: Athleisure, texture, fringe and hair colour trends
With the huge prevalence of athletic wear, often dubbed “athleisure,” everywhere, more women (and, yes, men too) want hair that encapsulates the fitness lifestyle by being more natural and undone. “Absolutely!” echoes Joey Marchese, Essential Looks Artist for Schwarzkopf Professional and senior stylist at bob + paige salon in Toronto. “The idea is that you’re coming back from the gym or your yoga class, so your hair is not too perfect or too shiny. For fall 2016, it’s all about matte and gritty-looking textures.” According to Marchese, more aggressive, longer pieces of hair and a contrast between long and short will be components of these street-style looks. “There’s a little bit of the mullet coming back. ”The idea here is that hair is super-easy and super-fast to style, and that clients are willing to play more with their natural texture. According to Marchese, “Brightly coloured fringes are also going to be huge this fall, particularly with green and yellow tones for some brightness that contrasts with darker hair. The goal of this fringe is to have a section of your hair that is more “done,” blow-dried and very well cut, while the rest of the hair stays more natural.” And in terms of anti-establishment colour trends, we’re moving away from greyish pastels towards greenish tones. “I’m seeing a lot more of these browns infused with greens on the street where our salon is located,” says Marchese. Ready? Now it’s your turn to play the street angle! (source) 1/8/2017 0 Comments Long Hair - Don't CareHave you seen Chord Overstreet (Sam from Glee) lately? I hadn't either. He's looking great with his long hair.  Winter has already set in! This is a time when our hair needs to look its very best, despite the cold weather outside.
Not only does winter affect your skin, it also causes problems for your hair. Therefore, it’s time to talk about winter haircare. “You may already moisturize your skin during the winter months BUT what to do about your hair and scalp?” To help you sparkle this season, we’ve put together TOP 10 TIPS about how to keep your locks looking A-grade all winter! #1 Keep Your Home Warm but NOT Hot Make sure you don’t get a temperature shock when you get home or when you’re going out. If the temperature inside your house or apartment is much warmer than outside it can irritate your skin and scalp. #2 Turn the Hot Water Down BRRRR… It’s cold, we know! A really hot shower feels so good on a cold weather day. BUT if you wanna care for your scalp, you should turn the temperature of your shower down. Hot water is neither good for your skin or your hair. Hot water dehydrates your skin and hair. It’s actually like cooking the moisture out of your skin, creepy right?! Well, to help temper your use of hot water, keep the water heater at the same position all year round OR even better, see if you can edge it down in the fall and winter season. #3 Wash Your Hair to a Minimum How often are you shampooing? Well, in the cold weather season we found, that if you’re shampooing your hair two or three times a week, you can prevent your hair from drying out too much. #4 Oil Your Hair During the winter season your scalp will be drier and that can lead to dandruff and scalp irritation, which in the worst-case scenario can lead to hair fall. No matter how busy you are, really don’t forget the oil your hair needs. It’s really important to keep your scalp moisturized! Use olive or coconut oil, massage it into your scalp and leave it in for 20 minutes, and finally rinse it out with shampoo and conditioner. #5 Double Up On Conditioner Yup, conditioner is a must! We’ve said it before, conditioning your hair after shampooing should be an important part of your hair routine. During winter we recommend you to use a deep conditioner plus a leave in treatment, especially for those who are living up North. #6 Dry Your Hair Correctly When it comes to drying your hair, you should really treat your hair with care. Even though a blow dryer is the best tool if you wanna style your hair to perfection, it can also be really harmful for your hair as the heat can dry out your hair and scalp. Therefore, it’s important that you protect your hair with heat protection before you blow dry it. Keep in mind, that heat protection is as important as the actual blow-drying part! #7 Allow Your Hair to Air Dry If possible, it’s a good idea to let your hair air dry and limited your use of tools like dryers and flat irons. Still, be aware that going outside with wet hair in cold weather can cause your hair to freeze and break. So if you don’t have time for your hair to dry naturally before going out, then blow dry it and use the cool setting. Once again, remember to use pre-styling spray or a leave-in conditioner before blow drying. #8 Have Your Hair Trimmed Regularly Whether you have long or short hair, winter weather can make the ends of your hair dry and brittle. Regular trims will keep your hair in good condition and reduce the risk of split ends. #9 Throw On The Hat To be cool and warm! Well, when the wind starts to blow, it’s time to throw on the hat. Yeah, that means saying goodbye to that awesome hairdo you’ve spent all your morning creating. Still, wearing a hat can add an edge to your look. Just remember to pick a hat that fits your style and face shape! #10 Eat Balanced & Stay Hydrated Eating a healthy diet full of vitamins is the best way to keep your hair and scalp looking and feeling healthy. Also make sure you drink plenty of water to keep your hair and scalp hydrated. Well, are you set for the winter? Make these TOP TIPS a part of your hair care routine. A little extra care will make a big difference! (source) |
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