The Dandies by Sassoon Academy
Every decade has its own version of the Dandy. Originally, in the late 18th century, a Dandy was a fashionable man dressed in tailored suits and adorned with only the finest accessories. More than a century later, the Dandy has become an entire fashion genre.
The Dandy look exudes sophistication and urban style, with an emphasis on high quality and an expression that is eccentric enough to draw attention, yet infused with refined understatement.
Flared Fringe
Eccentric elegance captured in long hair. Platinum simplicity meets a unique interpretation of bangs. A jagged line runs across her forehead, midway between the hairline and eyebrows. The sides of the bangs flare out like little wings, while the center section is slightly disheveled but smoothed out.
The lengths cascade like white light over her shoulders, styled for cloud-like volume and movement. A perfect balance of precision and disruption!
Short and Long
Masculine and feminine elements are harmonized in this fashion-forward style. Short hair on top stands up in the center, greeting new creativity. The sides, bangs, and back are cropped a little shorter and smoother, creating a gentle flow before the shoulder-length veil of hair around her neck steals all the attention.
Stacked lengths, contrasting textures, and a pure black color create a sizzling look that pairs perfectly with shoulder pads and cat-eye makeup.
Dandy Bob
Simple lines are timeless and elegant. When it comes to the bob, the power lies in subtle modifications and design elements that are more suggested than elaborated. Her sleek black hair is cut in the signature Sassoon way, with attention to the natural growth pattern and direction of her hair, creating a style that looks great even after multiple washes.
A short fringe curves into a point-cut, textured line, featuring a small triangle of light on one side. Graphic effects without any sugarcoating, complemented by a masculine jacket and avant-garde makeup.
Fire in the Dark
A blast of fire breathes new energy into urban fashion. This sculpted style works best with kinky hair, which naturally lends itself to high styles. The sides are short, and the length increases to several inches at the crown, with an additional high point at the center.
From a dense core, the hair rises in a triangular shape with fine, wispy strands like smoke. The shape would be nothing without the color—a flaming red that emerges from a wide, dark base.
Sleek to the Point
Don’t fear the edge; celebrate it. The clarity of definition in this polished, shellacked look reveals the zen of hair. Reduced to the max and then accentuated and exaggerated where it matters, this short take on a classic pageboy is set to cause a storm and blaze a new trendy trail.
Short and Dandy
She’s ready for the races. Velvet jacket, ascot, and gloves are in place, and her hair is styled to perfection, combining masculine and feminine elements.
Super short sides flare out around the upper perimeter, creating a stage for the center bulge of long top hair that has been teased for volume and then smoothed out, directed toward the back. A layer of gloss gives this look its outrageous shine and nostalgic feel.
All in One
Sleek, laser-sharp shapes alternate with undercut sections, and a variety of lengths and textures add another level of interest to this flamboyant look. The A-line defines the side from cheekbone to ear with its steep angle and a thrilling flash of blue amid the graphite black hair.
The undercut section in the back allows the sleek petal shape to stand out. This short hairstyle exudes a mellow, concentrated mood with a balanced center and a wildly creative exterior.
Boy Cut with Blue
Dandylicious with an androgynous haircut. Once again, it’s the undercut that almost steals the show—if not for the exciting electric blue tint alternating in wide strands throughout the graphite-colored hair.
The shape of her haircut has a nostalgic flavor, with short undercut sides, long top hair, and a rounded back. Her ears are free, and all the hair is styled toward the back with dynamic velocity. The blue only appears in the long hair. Smoothing serum or gloss spray are your friends for this style.
Platinum with a Peak
Some are born with it, while others enhance it—a sharp triangular shape in the center of his forehead explores the boundary between the famous widow’s peak of movie vampires and modern bangs.
The short sides don’t distract from the edgy shape, which pairs well with the stern expression on his face.
Simplicity in Two Colors
What could have been a rather unassuming hairstyle transforms from bland to interesting with a subtle edge of color.
The short cut features Roman bangs, softened with a slightly irregular texture. It doesn’t take much to add some zest to this understated cut. A smoothing serum keeps the hair from flying and gives it direction, hold, and shine.
Tousled Tradition
Versatility is a key element in the new fashion cuts for men.
For the office, he can wear his hair sleek, clean-cut, and neat. But once the official appearance is over, all he needs is a handful of mousse, a glob of gel, and skilled fingers to create this attractive mass of turbulent hair. Platinum and silver give it a cosmic touch. Fasten your seatbelt!
Hairstyles: Sassoon Academy
Hair: Mark Hayes & the International Creative Team
Color: Peter Dawson & the International Color Team
Makeup: Daniel Koleric
Styling: Lucie Perrier
Photography: Colin Roy