Ode to Couture by Farouk System
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When seeking the most cutting-edge fashion looks, the world looks to the leading couture designers. These artisans craft unique and beautiful hairstyles using the most exquisite textures and colors in fabric.
Now, Farouk Systems introduces 'Ode to Couture,' a collection of hairstyles and looks inspired by the artistry and craftsmanship of the world's top fashion designers. Farouk's silk-based, ammonia-free products offer hair the ultimate couture treatment as artists create designs inspired by couture for this fall collection.
Peau de Soie
The stylists at Farouk Systems understand that peau de soie represents the epitome of luxury in designer fabrics. French for 'skin of silk,' they have replicated the look and feel of peau de soie using the BIOSILK hair care line, resulting in a soft, natural beauty for the hair.The Peau de Soie looks are soft, silky, and romantic. The hair moves freely and shimmers with the inner radiance of silken threads. Whether in soft neutral tones or bold, fiery hues, the colors are rich and inviting.
Long Blunt Hairstyle
This long blunt hairstyle features texturized ends and silky-smooth styling, creating a veil of soft, tawny tresses. With razor-texturized ends and a gently curved fringe (also razor-textured), the blonde hair is styled with a gentle cleansing using BIOSILK's Sunglitz Natural Shine Enhancement Shampoo and Sunglitz Natural SunSealer Daily Conditioner.
Apply a generous amount of Sunglitz Repair and Shine Silk serum to towel-dried hair and blow-dry the hair straight using a flat-paddle brush. Once dry, pass the hair through a flat iron for a sleek, glossy finish. Finally, apply a few drops of Repair and Shine Silk to your palms and lightly smooth over the surface of the finished hair to add a glassy shine and tame any fly-away strands."
Shimmering Red-Blonde Hair
Long, layered strands and a curved, side-swept fringe combine with a warm, shimmering red-blonde to create a sophisticated, yet sultry look. Begin by washing your hair with Sunglitz Natural Shine Enhancement Shampoo and Sunglitz Natural SunSealer Daily Conditioner. Towel-dry your hair, then apply a generous amount of Biosilk Mousse.
Using a round brush, start blow-drying the upper sections of your hair. Once the fringe and scalp areas are mostly dry, wrap the ends of the long layers around medium to large Velcro rollers. Secure them at the sides of your head with off-base placement and dry the hair fully, preferably under a hooded dryer on low heat. After allowing the hair to cool, remove the rollers and smooth the fringe and top of the head with a brush, using your fingers to draw out the curls.
To frame your face, use a pick or wide-tooth comb to re-direct the shorter lengths. Try to maintain the curl as intact as possible, avoiding excessive combing or brushing through the full length of the hair. If needed, apply a dab of Biosilk Mousse to your palms and fingers to scrunch the hair and redefine some of the curls.
Long Hair with Spiral Rolls
Boldness defines the color in this long style. This long-layered cut is styled to enhance the natural wave of the hair. Starting with freshly colored red hair, shampoo with Sunglitz Natural Shine Enhancement Shampoo and condition with Sunglitz Natural SunSealer Daily Conditioner to smooth the cuticle and seal in vibrant color.
After towel-drying, apply a liberal amount of Sunglitz Repair and Shine Silk serum and Biosilk Mousse. Then, blow-dry the hair using a large round brush. Direct the hair around the barrel of the brush held vertically to create gentle spiral rolls.
Warm the wound hair with a diffused hair dryer and allow it to cool (or use your dryer's cool shot feature) before unwinding. Once dry and styled, use a few more drops of Silk serum to define locks and separate waves into tendrils.
Silhouette
The Silhouette collection of looks once again emphasizes the ideals of couture: shape and form. In these style designs, we witness the diverse range of looks achievable in hair design. Color and texture play a secondary role to the overall shape of the style, serving to enhance the silhouette rather than being the focal point. Let's take a closer look:Long Razor-Cut Hairstyle
The long, smooth, and sleekly styled asymmetrical haircut is done in a tawny blonde shade. The ends of the contour cut are razor-cut for softness and gentle curvature, with the lines following the curves of the face and body. From the rounded curve of the fringe to the inverted curve along the sides and the fishtail wedge carved in the back, each element aligns with the lines of the shoulders.
Styling the hair is simple: Use the CHI Wet to Dry Iron with CHI Straight Guard to create sleek, glassy lines. Ensure even drying by using thin slices as you style the hair. Finish by applying CHI Shine Infusion Spray to the dry hair.
Wedge Silhouette & Curls
The classic bob cut forms the basis of this voluminous wedge silhouette. The contrast between pale, cool highlights and dark, neutral lowlights accentuates the definition of the curls that define this style. Start with clean, conditioned hair using BIOSILK's Sunglitz shampoo and conditioner. Wrap thin sections of hair around medium-sized rollers, transitioning to smaller rollers towards the ends to maximize curl formation.
Smooth and shape the fringe area with a fine-toothed comb, using it sparingly to avoid disrupting the curls. Finish with a light misting of CHI Shine Infusion, gently scrunching with your fingertips to add definition to the curls.
Purple Hair Color
This chic asymmetrical contour cut is crafted with a razor to shape the curves and follow the contours of the face, resulting in soft tendrils at the perimeter and ends. The haircut is elevated by the use of rich amethyst color with subtle variegation.
The deep, jewel-tone color accentuates the contours of the cut: the angle of the fringe, the notches at the left corner of the face, and the steep layers of the sides, as well as the wisps that delicately frame the neck and shoulders.
To maintain the vibrancy of the jewel-like color, start with the CHI Ionic Color Protector System. For styling, utilize CHI's new Glacier Ice Iron with 44 Iron Guard to protect the hair and ensure a smooth and healthy finish.
Prêt-à-Porter
One of the most eagerly anticipated collections from any design house is the "Prêt-à-Porter" or "Ready to Wear" line. These styles set the trends for the season and are eagerly sought after by women worldwide.These bold statements are typically showcased on the runways and catwalks of major cities. The Farouk Group's "Prêt-à-Porter" collection epitomizes this concept, featuring looks that are bold and appealing to trendsetters and individuals who strive to stand out from the crowd.
Hair Color Panels
Here, we showcase a gamine short, layered haircut featuring asymmetrical elements in both cut and color. Panels of hair color create a peek-a-boo effect, while gradient shading emphasizes the contours of the head. The cut includes an angled fringe, undercutting for movement in the upper layers, and smooth, contouring layers.
To achieve this hairstyle, use a vented brush and CHI's Turbo Dryer with Ceramic and Ionic technology for smooth, healthy results. Apply CHI Volume Booster Spray at the roots for fullness and lift, particularly for fine hair types. Maintain the style at home with the CHI Nourish Intense Collection, perfect for hair subjected to multiple color or chemical services.
Mop-Top Hairstyle
This layered haircut employs over-direction of the hair during cutting, resulting in longer outside layers and shorter inner layers towards the top and crown. This technique maximizes movement and energy in the style while minimizing unwanted bulk in interior areas.
Based on the circle cut with notch cutting for texture, this versatile mop-top hairstyle is accentuated by a pale beige blonde color, serving as the perfect background for its energetic styling. Achieve maximum volume with CHI Volume Booster combined with BIOSILK Mousse, creating a carefully sculpted fan of wavy hair.
Hair Color Effects
Prepare to dazzle everyone you meet with this exciting asymmetrical haircut, featuring bold colors and custom hair color application techniques. Hard cutting lines are used to create a clearly defined outline for the color effects. Blends of grape and fuchsia against a beige blonde canvas make the hair color the focal identity of this look.
To achieve this style, start with towel-dried hair and use the CHI Wet-to-Dry Iron with CHI Straight Guard for a sleek, sharp finish. Maintain the vibrancy and definition of the color with CHI's Infra Shampoo and Ionic Color Lock Treatment, which seal in vibrant colors and prevent color bleed from non-traditional color procedures.
Fashion House
Designers never fail to consider the importance of masculine energy in any couture collection, and the stylists at Farouk Group are no exception. Here, they present a dramatic, masculine look that will appeal to fashion-conscious young men everywhere.Young Men's Hairstyle
This darkly handsome young man boasts a head full of thick sable hair, cut into a short, shaggy, layered style with deeply-angled razor thinning to remove bulk and enable versatile styling for varied settings.
The hairstyle features targeted color in a vivid peacock-turquoise blue at the crown and upper nape, giving a back-lit halo effect to the overall look. The burst of color enhances the rich brown of his eyes.
To achieve this style, use a blow-dryer and a brush with a generous application of BIOSILK Mousse. Dry the hair to a mostly dry state and use extra dabs of mousse to create the texture and spikes as shown. Finally, use CHI's Ionic Color Lock Treatment to keep the color looking brilliant.
Boudoir
Boudoir couture focuses on the art of womanhood. It reflects the softer, more sensual side of femininity, emphasizing sensuality and seduction. These are the looks that women turn to when they want to feel like goddesses of beauty and love.Updo
This soft, sensual updo, crafted with golden-blonde hair, features a side part and a gently swept fringe to frame the face. The sides, crown, and back are gathered at the nape, forming a romantic cascade of curls that cling to the curves of the skull.
To create the look, start by rolling damp hair, treated with BIOSILK Mousse, in a full roller set using medium to small rollers of various sizes for a natural appearance. Once the curls are dry, remove the rollers and gently fluff them to build volume. Twist the hair into a loose bun at the lower crown, leaving a few inches of hair around the perimeter.
Secure the bun with pins, combs, and clips as needed, and free tendrils to conceal the styling tools. Smooth the remaining hair back section by section, pinning it at the crown while allowing the ends to curl and add volume. Finish with generous hairspray for a polished look.
Hairstyle & Products: Farouk Systems
See also: Short hairstyles | Medium hairstyles | Long hairstyles