Hair Fashion Autumn/Winter 08/09
Zentralverband des Deutschen Friseurhandwerks Haircuts
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Form? Perfection? And Style? Absolutely! These looks bring out the full potential of hair.
The hairstyles for the autumn/winter season are allowed to embody it all: natural, artistic, luxurious, cool, classical, rebellious, and extravagant. As long as style and class are part of the equation. Both guarantee the perfect symbiosis of cut, shape, and color. The looks presented by the Zentralverband des Deutschen Friseurhandwerks (ZV), the main organization of the hairstylist trade in Germany, set standards for chic and lifestyle. It's a fashion for connoisseurs and those aspiring to become one.
The result: perfect looks that are always a step ahead of the mainstream when it comes to style and class. The fashion collection for autumn/winter 2008/2009 convinces with premium styles and celebrates the zest for finding the extraordinary in fashion.
Among the most important topics and motifs are natural beauty, glamour-chic, geometric design, classical aesthetics, and once again, the rocker style. For women, the fringe areas play a big role, while for men, the focus is on distinctive cutting lines. In the realm of colors, all the extreme hues are being left in the past: blonde, red, and brown tones remain subtle but enchant with their depth, shine, and modern accents.
The styles were inspired by the German model scene. The outfits seen on the catwalk of the casting show 'Germany's Next Top Model' provided strong inspiration for the ZV hair fashion designers. They also drew from a treasure trove of influences from 1940s Hollywood and, of course, from celebrities in the international movie and music industries.
Whether short or long, straight or in motion, the ZV Trend collection offers a variety of options to put you at the center of fashion attention. The exciting interplay of shape and color, lengths and proportions, technical precision, and a huge dose of creativity make these new looks the eye-catchers of the season.
New Short Haircut
The best short haircuts are like precious gems: precisely cut for ultimate balance in shape, glistening with silky shine, and radiating intense and luxurious colors. This adorable short hairstyle has all that and more.
With its pointed lines and dynamic movement, it's irresistible and extremely chic. The sides serve as a humble frame for all the swirling activity on top.
The hair is styled from back to front, layered in a criss-cross pattern for ultimate texture. Blonde and caramel hues are delightfully blended, creating a true feast for the eyes.
Long and Twisted Bangs
If you have the length, there's no reason not to flaunt it. As a fun and elegant contrast to the short sides, the bangs of this modern short haircut have a extra length and plenty of texture cut in a triangular shape.
With more hair pulled across from the back, a lot of movement and wild volume develops on top, but there's a pattern in the wildness and a plan for it all. The key element is the long twirled section of the bangs that hugs her eye, without covering it, yet still lending a lot of modern and mysterious air to her expression.
New Short Hairstyle
Viewed from the side, the elegant and modern short hairstyle reveals more of its fine structure and the refined interplay of colors. Applied with skill and innovative techniques, a smooth marbling of caramel and blonde supports the cut with its interplay of light and shadows.
Darker at the roots and underneath, it has a very natural feel. From this angle, you can also see how the hair lengths transition towards the front, culminating in the long point of the fringe. Wonderfully modern, precious, and organic, it's a style for many seasons.
Short Hair with Long Bangs
There's a time for extravagance and a time for a charming, wispy look. With this base cut, you can have it all and style it to your specific likes and desires.
While the back and sides remain the same as in the styling seen in the previous picture, the long bangs received a new treatment. They now consistently sweep sideways, accompanied by an S-shaped styling on the crown. Little wispy tips display highlights in the blonde color.
New Pageboy Haircut
The pageboy is part of the bob family with just a few slight differences. Pageboy cuts have bangs and are usually cut with a blunt edge. This beautiful modern version of the classic comes with a little bit of texture along the sides to soften the frame around the face, but the bangs are thick and long enough to tickle her eyelashes.
With a rich brown color and all of this shine, the hairstyle is so very enchanting and captures all attention wherever she shows up. The styling is simple and sleek with a tendency to round the edges inward.
Pageboy Hair with Extreme Shine
A sleek surface like the hair of this straight-styled pageboy look is a great canvas for color, and, most of all, to show off shiny hair. The color is a rich brown in two tones that are just a few steps apart from each other in the lighter and darker range.
The side view shows that the sides are straight as well, and no feathering or tapering distracts from the pure and geometric shape that has become an eternal classic.
What makes this hairstyle so elegant is mainly the very long, curved, and thick fringe. Don't forget your eyeliner underneath it!
Skintight Pageboy
Seen from the front, the full effect of the long bangs becomes clear. It creates such an air of elegance and mystery that it's plainly irresistible. The sides are styled very close to the face, so they seem to hug her cheeks. This way, the existing gentle tapering is downplayed, and the line looks straight and smooth.
The chin-length sides are just a wee bit textured, creating a very soft edge to the left and right of her chin. Note that the color of the bangs is just a tad darker than the rest, a beautiful and ever-so-subtle effect of elegant finesse.
Pageboy with Waves and Curls
The strict beauty of the full-fringed pageboy makes room for a flirty and light version of itself with added volume and lots of curls or waves. Perfectly placed, the intensity of the motion increases towards the bottom, resulting in a very feminine, softly styled look that offers an easy change from the slick and pure geometry of the base look.
The two tones of brown hair color now take on a new role, adding a lot of dimension and depth.
Mid-Length Hair Fashion
Bring a little bit of Hollywood to your look and glam it up! We're not sure what she's wearing underneath her cool black trench coat, but her hair is flawless and intriguing. Loose, medium-long curls frame her face, and a long side-swept fringe adds movement and energy to the elegant look.
It reminds us of vintage screen sirens, and the blonde color still does the trick today. With the curls being just a bit disconnected and not over-styled, it's glamorous but in a fun and effortless way that makes this hairstyle even more alluring.
1940s Hair with Curls
Mid-length hairstyles don't have to be tame, and curls aren't always just sweet and romantic. The combination of a sleek, long-layered upper part and a ring of curls all around the head, sitting between eye level and shoulders, is the recipe for a stunning look that's perfect for the holidays or the upcoming glitzy and glamorous parties. Beautiful vintage vanilla blonde is a hair fashion fairy tale come true!
Expressive Vintage Look
The glamorous look doesn't have to be reserved only for festive occasions or places lit by chandeliers. Wear it anytime you want to feel special and flaunt your exquisite taste and sublime artistry that went into creating the corkscrew-shaped curls framing the face.
The sleek top part holds the general volume down and beautifully displays how darker and lighter shades of blonde can illuminate a hairstyle, creating a very intense visual texture and dimension. Tucking one side behind the ear adds a fun and casual touch.
Upstyle with Big Bangs
This enchanting upstyle is a mix of girlish charm and a good dose of fashion diva. The glamorous curls are transformed into a loose chignon at the back, with the sides twisted and tucked under. The fringe is now fully developed and styled into the forehead.
The secret to make styles looking this magnificent is the disheveling and keeping it all nice and loose. With the bangs styled so neatly, it will never look too messy. Don't be shy and channel your inner Taylor Swift with a fringe like this, paired with the beige blonde color and toffee inlets. This is a great look for the office and for play.
New Long Hair
Long layers have never looked more beautiful. With full bangs and styling that focuses on opulence and glossy volume, a new star is born. Feminine and with a lot of movement and flow, it is a style of total luxury.
The lower sections swirling around the shoulders are especially bold and powerful with their heavy movement and strong presence. Of course, the strength of the hair color plays a major role in all of that charisma, and the dark cherry red hue is simply stunning.
Cherry Hair Color
Spice up those dreary fall and winter days and add some heat, lots of it, with this unbelievably deep cherry color. The long haircut and styling are already steaming with feminine power and a sensual appeal that has no comparison, but the color is truly the icing on the cake.
Even if you're not considering a new hairstyle right now, adding just a bit more movement and a deep, red hue can give you an instant makeover that's reversible. But chances are you will stick with it for a very long time. A loose styling of the wavy layers with the straight bangs ups the chic factor and the excitement.
Sleek Face-Framing Hair
Cleopatra eye makeup and the long sleek lines featuring heavy tapered and layered sides make this face-framing look rare and special. Simplicity with a strong retro element and contemporary styling is the kind of look we all drool over.
It is flawlessly styled, reminiscent of fine gems with its beautiful jewel-like shine. The fringe is curved and wide, with its corners sitting right on her cheekbones, drawing attention to this feature and, of course, her smoldering eyes.
Red Hair Heaven
The vibrant curls and flowing waves are almost too beautiful to touch. But the good news is, they can always be recreated and are just one of the many styling ideas for the long, layered haircut.
The centerpiece is still the full and neatly styled fringe, sitting low above her eyes. The sides are swept back in a very elegant movement, turning into light wispy curls.
Short Hair for Men
His short cropped hair might be practical, but even more so, it is devilishly handsome. A basic, slightly rough cut with the same length all around. Texture softens the silhouette and takes the haircut from simple to refined. Understatement is chic once again, and in the form of this short haircut for men, it is incredibly expressive.
Virility, strength, and self-assuredness exude from every follicle of this modern cut, which has many similar-looking ancestors throughout the history of men's hairstyles. The key to the allure is the very short fringe that allows his entire face to be exposed.
Masculine Short Crop
Short bangs and an overall short length can make a statement of simplicity. Softened with added texture and enhanced shine using a quality styling product, it turns into a strong expression of male fashion sense.
Transitioning from sporty to dapper is as simple as applying a dollop of gel, wax, or pomade. This not only brings shine and a fine scent but can also give the hair a new direction.
Centered Texture
Even though the hair is uniform in length all around, it doesn't have to have the same texture or styling throughout. Even short and simple haircuts for men like this can be versatile enough to accommodate various styles.
For this subtle effect, the hair in the center of the crown was styled forward in a triangular shape. The sides point down, and a few strands stick up in the back. The styling product was applied only to the top and then combed through the hair with a fine-tooth comb.
Modern Look for Men
Flawless at the office, practical at the gym, and hot eye candy at the club - this short haircut is one that does it all. The outline is neat and smooth around the head like a classic men's cut, with a short neck and a dip in front of the ears. The bangs are the same length as the rest of the hair and are thus rather short.
This side view shows a great way to modify the styling of this cut with a little product applied on top, where the hair is pulled forward, while the sides and back are combed down in a more conservative way. The warm brown tone with just slightly darker and lighter areas keeps things grounded.
Casual Young Hairstyle
Every generation has certain hairstyles labeled as rebellious. Today's wild boy looks still have a strong influence from their earlier vintage editions. The 1950s brought us the combed-back rockabilly looks with longer top hair, finely cut outlines, and short sides. Then came the mushroom cuts, followed by a range of more or less preppy expressions, and of course, punk.
This handsome new look combines elements of all of these and melds the exciting shape with an even more thrilling play of color used to accentuate it. The sides are darker than the rest but transition smoothly into the highlighted top section.
Stylish and Slicked Back
The previous version of this haircut had a windblown, casual appearance. With a tiny bit of effort and a wee bit of product, his long top hair can be styled to the utmost of male chic. Nothing is left to chance with a touch of pomade or other products offering flexible hold.
The long top hair is styled back, but not without giving it some lift at the roots first. We don't want to see him with just a flat head; a bit of volume adds so much more charisma that we can't wait to run our fingers through it, too.
Down with the Fringe
Styled back is one great way to express your inner feeling of freedom and style. However, the same haircut can also be worn with the fringe styled down in front and the general direction of the hair on the sides toward the face.
The warm hair color effect with a coppery tone in the medium brown stands out now in a diagonal layer of strands across the now-layered fringe with an asymmetrical tip. The sides are pulled straight down as well, whereas before they were given just a little curve for shape and volume.
Side View with Quiff
This man is on a mission. We're not sure what it is, but he's blazing his own trail and has his own ideas about style and fashion. For his hair, he's going vintage this season and presenting himself with a rockabilly style, updated of course in cut, color, and texture.
The quiff isn't the highest one out there, but it's part of a beautiful line running from the forehead all the way down to the very short, clipped nape. All the transitions in this haircut, with its short sides and longer top hair, are smooth. And so is the color, which perfectly blends from a darker brown back and under to a lighter, sun-kissed tone on top.
Lifted Styling
Put up your coat collars and style your hair to go along with it. Nothing is better to add flavor to those dreary fall and winter days than a super-hot hairstyle with bold texture and a color that illuminates the gray days and long nights.
The layered hairstyle features varying lengths that all play together so well that the image exudes rocking attitude but with a smooth harmony built in as well. His very natural-looking dark blonde hair was enhanced just a little with strategically placed highlights. A flexible styling product keeps the hair in its raised place in all wind and weather.
Frontal View with Volume
The front shows how the face is framed with a half-halo shape of blonde locks styled upward and leaning towards the back. This hairstyle gets all of its dynamic energy from the lift of the hair and the pointy texture in the slightly curved tips.
With state-of-the-art highlighting, the radiance of his medium to dark blonde hair is turned up to a brilliant shine, all in a very suave and harmonious way without any harsh transitions.
Sublime Highlights
One of the best ways to create dimension and optical volume in the hair is with the help of color combinations that play with light and shadow. Modern highlights are fine and never harsh; they harmonize with the other colors in the hair and are often just a slightly lighter version of these, appearing as if a ray of sun suddenly touches the hair.
Placed in strategic spots to enhance and illuminate or just in the tips, these new highlights can transform a simple male hairstyle from nice to fabulous. His layered hair gains much momentum not only from the lifted styling but especially from the refined use of color.
Rock'n Roll
There are many ways to style a quiff. One of the most interesting ones is seen here with its asymmetrical twist and the high, triangular shape of the top hair. It will take some practice to style it that way, but the looks you'll get will be so worth the effort. Sides are strict and slicked back to not distract from the angled construction on top.
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