Hyper Classic
Bennie Pollard and Team BennieFactor
Scroll down for more photos ↓A collection of timeless hairstyles with a creative new edge earned Bennie Pollard first place in the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) in the Contemporary Classic category.
The five creative, unique, and wearable styles impressed with their traditional beauty, elevated to new artistic heights by the skilled hands and visionary ideas of the BennieFactor team.
This marked Bennie's second significant NAHA success, following six nominations and a victory in the competition four years prior in the Avantgarde category.
According to the BennieFactor motto, "simple is best," there is no complicated or confusing fuss with the hair color. The hair shows a solid color, but with well-placed color effects and contrasts.
The cut and color are well planned and constructed with high precision and artistic skill.
These styles are made for modern women who are rooted in tradition but don't want to hide their adventurous and creative side and who celebrate life and fashion.
Short Crop
A classic short crop gained a windswept motion, slightly off-center, under the talented hands of the BennieFactor team.
Rough, choppy layers with lightly textured ends and longer strands in the front were artfully arranged, with the center of the swirling motion positioned high on the side. From there, the hair cascades forward in a strong but controlled explosion, flowing across the crown and ending just below the ears on the opposite side.
The color is a rich and warm amber, with a subtle splash of honey in the fringe. This winning short haircut embodies a creative approach, blending a traditional idea with new cutting techniques and the forces of nature.
Hair in Front of the Ear
Modern, seductive sprites favor short crops, as did the NAHA jury, who crowned this pixie cut variation a winner. Mixed textures and surprising effects, resulting from a creative interplay with different lengths, imbue this style with its magic.
The short hair is layered around the head, with longer sections in front of each ear. The bangs feature a shorter middle section surrounded by longer fringes. The ends are textured, and expert styling brings out curls on the crown, small waves in the jagged bangs, and gives the long tendrils on the sides a wing-like appearance.
This enchanting haircut is bathed in a soft yet intense burgundy color, radiating warmth and mischievous playfulness.
Curls Reminiscent of Springs
Who isn't captivated by this futuristic interpretation of the classic big curl look? BennieFactor's award-winning hairstyle features huge corkscrew curls reminiscent of delicate clockwork springs, seamlessly connecting the past to the future.
The main volume sits above eye level, with perfectly defined, broad curls seemingly in perpetual motion. Long tendrils spiral down the sides, gently brushing the shoulders.
The deep ebony hair color is complemented by a bold statement of four thick red strands: one on each side and two in front, tracing the gentle curve of the curls that converge at the center, right between the eyes.
Sophisticated Short Hair
A touch of old Hollywood is undeniable in this asymmetrical creation. The curly glamour carries the lightness of a springtime morning in Paris, all glowing with the hues of a tropical sunset. Elegant, playful, and defying gravity, this hairstyle embodies the best of all worlds - not for the indecisive, but for the confident and determined.
The base cut is a short bob with a side part. The stronger side receives a dynamic twist with thick, well-defined spirals pointing skyward. The smaller side, however, coils up in a more modest manner, forming a lofty line with the heavier left side.
The bangs are short and simple, featuring a straight, textured fringe - all part of the sweeping motion that shapes the silhouette of this sophisticated look.
Short Hair Look
Unexpected combinations of color and texture propelled this short haircut into the realm of winners. The blend of sunflower, vanilla, and raspberry latte colors is tempting, enchanting, and guaranteed to turn heads.
These delightful pastels are cut into short, feathery layers and artfully styled in different directions, overlapping and complementing each other.
The light and luminous makeup enhances the transparent appeal of this soft yet rebellious look.
Hair: Bennie Pollard and Team BennieFactor
Makeup: Lesa Miller
Photography: Edward Brown
See also: Short hairstyles | Medium hairstyles