Luxe Looks
British Bad Boys
Artifacts by Luis Alvarez and Liza Espinoza
Imagine a time when updos weren’t enough—headdresses were the symbol of authority and power. In ancient Egypt, ornate headdresses were reserved for royalty. The wealthier the person, the more magnificent the ringlets. This concept inspired Liza Espinoza and photographer Luis Alvarez’ to create the Artifacts collection.
Twilight Celebration by Cutting Room Creative Art Team
For this special collection of holiday-gone-avant-garde, the Cutting Room Creative Art Team meshed old world glamor with influences ranging from the new vampire genre to Tim Burton films to designer John Galliano. Vintage gowns were custom-accessorized, and paired with ultra modern hairdressing techniques. Hairpieces and extensions were preset, and all hair prepared and finished with KMS California products.
Saks Appeal
Who doesn’t love hairstyles that are flexible enough to easily go from work to play.
Colour Surfing
Spirax by Mikel Luzea
In the Spirax collection, Mikel Luzea, international styling sensation and owner of three salons in Pamplona, Spain, lets his artistic talents loose with carefully sculpted styles utilizing braids, texture and accessories to create styles that suggest bird-like plumage.
Fall-Winter 2009-2010 by Intercoiffure France
The creative team of Intercoiffure France, under the direction of its new President Alain Zinzius and Artistic Director Francois Mazeau, has released its Fall-Winter 2009-2010 collection in which the team “Makes its Own Cinema.” The collection brings back images of cinematic icon Marilyn Monroe in a surreal, industrial setting straight out of Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times.
Winter Collection by Gandini Club
The Winter Collection from Italy’s Gandini Club, based in romantic Verona, features hair styles so luxurious and colors so warm and rich it almost makes us look forward to the season’s impending icy blasts and shorter days.
Elemental Collection by Darren Ambrose
There is nothing elementary about the Elemental Collection from Darren Ambrose of D&J Ambrose in London.
Pin-Up Date by Michael Del Bianco
The pin-up girl seemed like a bygone concept until Michael Del Bianco decided to give the retro glamor look a 21st century shot of style.
Modern Fairytales
The stunning Modern Fairytales collection earned Matrix Artistic Design Team members Brian and Sandra Smith a 2009 North American Hairstyling Award as Master Stylists of the Year.
Goldwell Trend Zoom Finalists
Goldwell Trend Zoom finalists Deborah Gavin and Dimitrios Tsioumas demonstrate show-stopping shades.
Vintage Supression by Lunatic Fringe Salon
At first glance, you see ancient family portraits, or perhaps a museum piece. Upon closer investigation, it is obvious that the subjects of these images are adorned with hair that is nothing if not present and future perfect. The artistic team from Lunatic Fringe Salon in Salt Lake City has followed the evolution of style and photography from the 1800s to 2010 to create the Vintage Suppression collection for Paul Mitchell Systems.
Portraits in Black
Black Label is the newest collection by Marcello Guerresi of Biba Salons and Academy in Melbourne, Australia
The A-Team Collection from Saks UK
Need a fresh breath of inspiration? Just take a look at what the next generation of young hairstylists are seeing and creating. The A Team, a group of talented young hairdressers from within the U.K.-based Saks network, has released an eye-popping new collection that's right on-trend.
Europa from Intercoiffure Mondial and Klaus Peter Ochs
The images are otherworldly, while the hair is simply beautiful. These gorgeous styles and lush colors from Intercoiffure Mondial could be seen on people walking down a city street, just as easily as they can be seen here or on a runway.