Hair, Beauty & Fashion News
Japanese Artist Creates Extraordinary Hairpiece/Headwear
Japan – Filmmaker and Commercial Artist/Designer, Nagi Noda, has been a sensation for years with her off-beat and
sometimes gruesome designs. The native of Japan spent 5 years studying in the U.S. and returned to her homeland in 1987 to establish
herself as a Master of Multi-disciplinary Art Forms. She has done graphic designs for Nike and Laforet, directed music videos for such
groups as the Scissor Sisters, as well as a host of other award-winning short subject films. She has also collaborated with LA/NY
designers, Libertine, to create and market a line of stuffed “Hanpandas” which have a devoted cult following, and has started her
own fashion label - in collaboration with painter Mark Ryden – called “Broken Label” available at Colette in Paris.
But the big news for Hair mavens is her line of hair-as-art headpieces, which she calls Hair hats.
These hairpieces are a combination of hair sculpture and high art in wig fashion and are representations of a variety of animals,
from bunnies and dogs to rhinos and walruses. You can see the full group of hair hats being worn
here. There is no indication that these are meant to be anything more than artworks for
exhibition pieces, but inquiries into Nagi Noda’s works and schedules can be made via www.partizan.com for all interested parties
not currently residing in Japan.
(2008/06/27)
Finalists for Top Hairdressing Competition Announced
Auckland, New Zealand - The finalists for the 2008 L’Oreal Colour Trophy Awards will come together in August to
recreate their previously-submitted photographic entries live before a panel of judges. The country’s top 20 hairdressers will
unmask their visions for the future of hair fashion. In addition to the 20 individual finalists, there are six salon teams that
are vying for the title of “Salon of the Year”.
And this year, for the first time, New Zealanders get to have a say on their favorite style by voting
for the People’s Choice Awards via mindfood.com. (All finalists are eligible for this award.)
The finalists submit a photographic entry and the pictures are sent to Paris for preliminary judging
by six top Haute Coiffure Française stylists. An independent adjudicator then determines the finalists in each category and they are
then brought to Auckland for the live judging in front of a panel of three international judges.
This year’s judges are UK-based Guy Kremer, South Africa’s Terence Jansen Van Vuuren and Caterina
DiBiase of Australia. They have been instructed to look for stylists who “create beautiful hair, demonstrate a superb
attention-grabbing cut, inspired hair styling and finish and an overall look of fashion and makeup”.
The live finals competition takes place at Auckland’s Aotea Centre on Saturday, August 2. The Awards
event attracts huge interest and is attended by more than 1,000 hairdressers, celebrities and VIPs. This year’s hosts are television
personality Petra Bagust and radio personality Peter Urlich.
Winners of the competition get national and international recognition via media exposure that will
increase their profile in the industry and allow them to achieve even more. The L’Oreal Colour Trophy Awards are now held every
two years and have been previously presented in New Zealand 13 times.
(2008/06/27)
Fabulous hair colour in minutes
United Kingdom - Racoon International’s revolutionary Micro Weft launched the lunchtime makeover – instantly gorgeous
hair with more sexy glossy volume and length. Now the Racoon Micro Weft leads with another first for the hair extensions company –
colour in 5 minutes.
The new Racoon International Vibrant Micro Weft Range gives fabulous glossy colour in seven scrumptious
shades: Peacock Blue, Plum, (dark red/purple) Claret, (dark red), Flame Red (bright red/orange), Copper, Rich Mahogany and Purple
Haze. This is colour with attitude! Think Jess Fox in Hollyoaks, Avril Lavigne or Joss Stone.
Colour without commitment or the need to skin test is the message. Why make permanent change when you
can go copper one week and plump for plum the week after without any impact on the hair. These shades are colour fast and true –
once applied Racoon Vibrant Micro Wefts last for months with great salon care.
Renowned for the red carpet looks we all love - and worn by celebrities such as Jodie Kidd, Jade Jagger
and Sophie Anderton – Racoon Micro Wefts and extensions are the celebs first choice.
Unique to Racoon, the Micro Weft is made of glossy, soft to the touch, natural human hair. A whole
head of Racoon Micro Wefts can be applied in 45 minutes. Virtually invisible to the eye, kind to hair and comfortable to wear, the
Racoon Micro Weft is easy to remove by your Racoon trained stylist and can be re-used again and again.
The Racoon Vibrant Micro Weft Range is the perfect addition to the Racoon International range which also
includes extensions in two grades of high quality human and synthetic hair plus a complete aftercare range, Racoon-Xtend which helps
maintain health and shine to hair extensions and wefts at all times.
For your nearest salon go to racooninternational.com
(2008/06/27)
Guangzhou International Beauty & Cosmetic Import-Export Exposition Set
Guangzhou, China - The 29th Edition of the Gangzhou International Beauty & Cosmetic Import-Export Expo will be held
in September of 2008 and is undergoing a complete restyling, with new events devoted to industry professionals, international
participants joining the show and high-profile visitors slated to attend.
This year’s show is taking place in the brand new Phase II of the Pazhou Complex and will mark a
milestone in the event’s evolution into a fully-realized full-spectrum beauty event for the China market. The concept of the show is
being realigned to strengthen the professionalism of the fair, with an unparalleled image makeover and extensive marketing campaign.
The Pazhou Complex is acknowledged as the future sub-downtown of Guangzhou and is the theatre in which
many of the city’s innovations are being showcased: new hotels, office buildings and transport hubs are just a few of the selling
points. The complex features efficient connections and modern facilities which makes it perfect for hosting the Exposition. The
China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex is Asia’s largest exhibition center with 253,000 square meters of indoor net exhibition
area, and will occupy 6 halls of the Phase II facilities.
The show will feature an entire area devoted to International and Top Brands and New Exhibitors, taking
advantage of the expanded floor space, and will host the most-qualified of China’s high-end industry professionals. The Guangzhou
International Beauty & Cosmetic Import-Export Expo is the most comprehensive domestic beauty show in China, and boasts more than a
quarter of a million visitors each year.
(2008/06/27)
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