"Escale à Paris" by Samuel Rocher
Samuel Rocher invites you to take a break and indulge in a stopover in Paris (Escale à Paris), the City of Light. His summer hairstyles reflect the spirit of this magical place with their timeless chic and the elegant, light-filled colors.
The styles for women are feminine, with that little extra something that makes people stop and look—yet they always maintain a natural and effortless feel. No strict lines or edgy designs here; everything is flowing, full of movement and volume. Men wear their hair in traditional short cuts, each with a modern twist.
Avenue Foch
One of the most prestigious addresses in the world, Avenue Foch represents palatial real estate and all the splendor a historic city can offer. Share in the luxury with a suitable hairstyle! Understatement with refined lines is key. Supple, healthy long hair is cut with a tapered line to frame the face, with the shortest part touching the chin.
These wispy curves are created with a round brush and curling iron, some moving toward her face and others partially away from it. The lower ends nestle over her shoulders in a dramatic flow. The back of the crown is slightly lifted for another very refined and subtle touch.
Opera
The Paris Opera is the place to go all out with luxurious attire and outstanding hairstyles. This amazing draped updo is embellished with a chain of rhinestones, which can substitute for diamonds. The chain is interwoven into the intricate weaving and overlapping of wide strands, which are individually smoothed and draped.
The ends fall loosely over her back and the side of her face. A masterpiece of styling, this one will make you shine at any festive event—perhaps a wedding?
Rivoli
Just down from the Opera and close to the Louvre is the Rue de Rivoli, with its amazing shops and exquisite boutiques. Indulge your shopping passion in an easy-to-wear and stylish look that will keep its shape all day.
The long layers are parted on the side and reach her shoulders in a slightly disheveled, sleek, and voluminous creation. Casual, yet with a strong hint of refined style, her medium blonde color perfectly matches her skin tone and comes with gentle highlights for a pampered, posh appearance.
Place des Vosges
Visit the famous historic square with its park and many sights, and look the part. Elegant and festive, but not overdone, this semi-updo stuns with its high volume at the back of the crown and the charming strands that cradle the face.
Place de la Madeleine
Named after the famous Greek temple-style church at its center, the Place is ringed by fine food shops. Enjoy your Parisian lunch in style with a voluminous, short, layered hairstyle that is as extravagant as a French dessert. This modern diva look has it all: movement and body.
Layer after layer is rolled over large curlers and then gently arranged to create this tempestuous volume, all coming together in a well-designed round shape that recalls the iconic stars of cinema's glamorous era.
Place Vendôme
Home to the famous Hotel Ritz and marvelous architecture, Place Vendôme remains a center of style. Blend in with this very Parisian short haircut—simple yet extraordinarily elegant. The hair reaches the corner of her jaw and is cut sleek, except for the last couple of inches, where light layering ensures the shape.
A wide fringe is swept to one side and gently curved back at the tips, while the ends are neatly curled inward for a perfect fit. Light brown with some shadows and gentle highlights provides visual interest.
Avenue Montagne
Major fashion houses have made this prestigious avenue their home. Visit Valentino, Dior, Fendi, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton, and flaunt your adorable new short hairstyle. This very "ooh la la" coif comes to life with many layers and a perfectly tuned shape that fits her features and face shape.
A narrow neck and much volume on top create a teardrop shape that is especially suited for women with small faces. Don't forget the lovely curl that reaches into the face. The fringe floats to the side, and you can style it to the left or right. Adjust the volume to your needs.
St. Germain
Throw yourself into the nightlife and the bustling art scene of St. Germain, and follow in the footsteps of Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. A head full of happy, undisciplined curls is just the right look to get your own existentialist flavor.
The beauty is in its simplicity, with a harmonious round shape and hundreds of defined small curls that playfully surround her face and fall into light bangs. A good layered cut and avoiding a brush are key. Use a very wide-toothed comb and your fingers to adjust the shape of this fresh and free short hairstyle.
Palais Royal
Stroll through tangible history and show your best side with this elegant short hairstyle. All the hair is styled out of the face and almost appears like a classic updo from the front; however, the hair in the back is short. This effect comes from the smooth styling of the hair, which is longer on top and decreases in length down the sides.
Place de la Bastille
The old prison La Bastille no longer stands, and in its place is a row of cafes and nightclubs. It's just the right place for him to show off his dapper new hairstyle. It is short all over and layered for a good fit.
The top hair is just long enough to add some movement and style it diagonally forward, as seen here. With some extra product, he can easily transform this cut into a spikier look as well. A short, well-groomed beard gives him a handsome, debonair appearance.
Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Garden and Palace are brimming with history, and so is his hairstyle. It is a classic men’s cut with a neat and practical short length all around, except for the top, where some volume and the backward styling give the hair character.
This look pairs well with a suit but also with a more casual outfit. It goes especially well with his short facial hair—just a few days of growth controlled by a clean outline.
Saint Louis
He may not be a saint, but he doesn’t have to be as he prowls through the narrow one-way streets of the Ile St. Louis, one of two islands in the Seine. His hair has a bit more length than the previous cuts for men and is even more alluring and seductive.
Nothing beats a swept-back fringe with some rebellious hairs that just want to fall into the face. The sides and neck are short and show a flawless line. Mesdames and Mesdemoiselles, watch out for this one!
Hair: Samuel Rocher - Paris
Photography: Pedro Pacheco