In this exclusive shoot for MODERN SALON, Luis Alvarez was inspired by his two favorite beauty events — the Academy Awards in Hollywood and America's Beauty Show in Chicago. 
Alvarez, who is a photographer as well as a hairdresser, has an eye for shapes, which he cultivated carefully on his red-hot models in this collection, titled "Mood Swings."
In this exclusive shoot for MODERN SALON, Luis Alvarez was inspired by his two favorite beauty events — the Academy Awards in Hollywood and America's Beauty Show in Chicago. Alvarez, who is a photographer as well as a hairdresser, has an eye for shapes, which he cultivated carefully on his red-hot models in this collection, titled "Mood Swings."
“Most of the hair cuts I see on the streets fail to express their wearer’s personality,” he says. “The cuts have some form of round layering that neither enhances the facial features, nor reveals their character.”
Alvarez recommends cuts that are organically diffused, geometrically defined or a combination of both. 
"A well-executed cut offers an internal structure that is geometrically defined and a perimeter shape that is organically diffused to delicately frame the face," says Luis Alvarez.
Products: Aquage Transforming Paste
Fashion: Woldford Spandex Bodysuit
“Most of the hair cuts I see on the streets fail to express their wearer’s personality,” he says. “The cuts have some form of round layering that neither enhances the facial features, nor reveals their character.” Alvarez recommends cuts that are organically diffused, geometrically defined or a combination of both. "A well-executed cut offers an internal structure that is geometrically defined and a perimeter shape that is organically diffused to delicately frame the face," says Luis Alvarez. Products: Aquage Transforming Paste Fashion: Woldford Spandex Bodysuit
"It's our ability to inspire, educate and motivate our customers to find their true beauty potential which defines artistic success." — Luis Alvarez
Products: Aquage Working Spray and Beyond Shine
Fashion: Prabal Garung
"It's our ability to inspire, educate and motivate our customers to find their true beauty potential which defines artistic success." — Luis Alvarez Products: Aquage Working Spray and Beyond Shine Fashion: Prabal Garung
"Our goal as commercial artists is to create works of art that express our customer's unique character."  — Luis Alvarez
Products: Aquage Uplifting Foam and Transforming Paste
Fashion: Oscar de la Renta
"Our goal as commercial artists is to create works of art that express our customer's unique character." — Luis Alvarez Products: Aquage Uplifting Foam and Transforming Paste Fashion: Oscar de la Renta
"The interplay of form and texture allows us to reveal personality and enhance individual facial aesthetics."
Products: Aquage Finishing Spray and Beyond Shine
Fashion: Caroline Herrera
"The interplay of form and texture allows us to reveal personality and enhance individual facial aesthetics." Products: Aquage Finishing Spray and Beyond Shine Fashion: Caroline Herrera
"The interplay of form and texture allows us to reveal personality and enhance individual facial aesthetics." — Luis Alvarez
Photography & Hair Design: Luis Alvarez of Aquage
Make-up: Wanda Alvarez
Fashion Stylist: Patric Chauvez
Assistant Hair & Make-up: Carly Campbell of Aquage
Production: Don Wismer of Aquage
Products: Aquage Uplifting Foam and Transforming Paste
Fashion: Oscar de la Renta
"The interplay of form and texture allows us to reveal personality and enhance individual facial aesthetics." — Luis Alvarez Photography & Hair Design: Luis Alvarez of Aquage Make-up: Wanda Alvarez Fashion Stylist: Patric Chauvez Assistant Hair & Make-up: Carly Campbell of Aquage Production: Don Wismer of Aquage Products: Aquage Uplifting Foam and Transforming Paste Fashion: Oscar de la Renta
Products: Aquage Defining Gel and Beyond Shine
Fashion: Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset, Wolford
Bodysuit, Adrienne Landau Mariboa Jacket, Dolce & Gabbana shoes
Products: Aquage Defining Gel and Beyond Shine Fashion: Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset, Wolford Bodysuit, Adrienne Landau Mariboa Jacket, Dolce & Gabbana shoes
Products: Aquage Silkening Oil Treatment and Beyond Shine
Fashion: Alexander McQueen
Products: Aquage Silkening Oil Treatment and Beyond Shine Fashion: Alexander McQueen
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In this exclusive shoot for MODERN SALON, Luis Alvarez was inspired by his two favorite beauty events — the Academy Awards in Hollywood and America's Beauty Show in Chicago. 
Alvarez, who is a photographer as well as a hairdresser, has an eye for shapes, which he cultivated carefully on his red-hot models in this collection, titled "Mood Swings."
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In this exclusive shoot for MODERN SALON, Luis Alvarez was inspired by his two favorite beauty events — the Academy Awards in Hollywood and America's Beauty Show in Chicago. Alvarez, who is a photographer as well as a hairdresser, has an eye for shapes, which he cultivated carefully on his red-hot models in this collection, titled "Mood Swings."
“Most of the hair cuts I see on the streets fail to express their wearer’s personality,” he says. “The cuts have some form of round layering that neither enhances the facial features, nor reveals their character.”
Alvarez recommends cuts that are organically diffused, geometrically defined or a combination of both. 
"A well-executed cut offers an internal structure that is geometrically defined and a perimeter shape that is organically diffused to delicately frame the face," says Luis Alvarez.
Products: Aquage Transforming Paste
Fashion: Woldford Spandex Bodysuit
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“Most of the hair cuts I see on the streets fail to express their wearer’s personality,” he says. “The cuts have some form of round layering that neither enhances the facial features, nor reveals their character.” Alvarez recommends cuts that are organically diffused, geometrically defined or a combination of both. "A well-executed cut offers an internal structure that is geometrically defined and a perimeter shape that is organically diffused to delicately frame the face," says Luis Alvarez. Products: Aquage Transforming Paste Fashion: Woldford Spandex Bodysuit
"It's our ability to inspire, educate and motivate our customers to find their true beauty potential which defines artistic success." — Luis Alvarez
Products: Aquage Working Spray and Beyond Shine
Fashion: Prabal Garung
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"It's our ability to inspire, educate and motivate our customers to find their true beauty potential which defines artistic success." — Luis Alvarez Products: Aquage Working Spray and Beyond Shine Fashion: Prabal Garung
"Our goal as commercial artists is to create works of art that express our customer's unique character."  — Luis Alvarez
Products: Aquage Uplifting Foam and Transforming Paste
Fashion: Oscar de la Renta
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"Our goal as commercial artists is to create works of art that express our customer's unique character." — Luis Alvarez Products: Aquage Uplifting Foam and Transforming Paste Fashion: Oscar de la Renta
"The interplay of form and texture allows us to reveal personality and enhance individual facial aesthetics."
Products: Aquage Finishing Spray and Beyond Shine
Fashion: Caroline Herrera
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"The interplay of form and texture allows us to reveal personality and enhance individual facial aesthetics." Products: Aquage Finishing Spray and Beyond Shine Fashion: Caroline Herrera
"The interplay of form and texture allows us to reveal personality and enhance individual facial aesthetics." — Luis Alvarez
Photography & Hair Design: Luis Alvarez of Aquage
Make-up: Wanda Alvarez
Fashion Stylist: Patric Chauvez
Assistant Hair & Make-up: Carly Campbell of Aquage
Production: Don Wismer of Aquage
Products: Aquage Uplifting Foam and Transforming Paste
Fashion: Oscar de la Renta
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"The interplay of form and texture allows us to reveal personality and enhance individual facial aesthetics." — Luis Alvarez Photography & Hair Design: Luis Alvarez of Aquage Make-up: Wanda Alvarez Fashion Stylist: Patric Chauvez Assistant Hair & Make-up: Carly Campbell of Aquage Production: Don Wismer of Aquage Products: Aquage Uplifting Foam and Transforming Paste Fashion: Oscar de la Renta
Products: Aquage Defining Gel and Beyond Shine
Fashion: Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset, Wolford
Bodysuit, Adrienne Landau Mariboa Jacket, Dolce & Gabbana shoes
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Products: Aquage Defining Gel and Beyond Shine Fashion: Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset, Wolford Bodysuit, Adrienne Landau Mariboa Jacket, Dolce & Gabbana shoes
Products: Aquage Silkening Oil Treatment and Beyond Shine
Fashion: Alexander McQueen
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