Tomboy by Paul Gehring for ALCINA
Androgynous hairstyles with a big city feel were designed with the modern tomboy in mind. Expression in cut and color is intense. Hues are bright and clear, and the hair is full of excitement. All the basic colors are present: blonde, brown, red, and black. The strength and depth of each tone are maxed out with amazing brightness, intensity of hue, and luminescence.
The blonde cannot get blonder, and the red reaches a warning level on the thermometer. More good news—black is back! Even though it's mellowed a bit with a touch of silver, raven black is making a dramatic comeback.
Tug and Roll
A bit girlish, a bit elegant, and a whole lot of retro rockabilly make this unique upstyle a show-stealer. The most impressive part is the front, which was styled into a large smooth quiff reminiscent of the famous '50s look for rebellious men.
A feminine counterbalance is created with the intricate knot that sits high and in the back. The technique uses bands of hair of various sizes, which are then gathered into a big knot surrounded by another strand. No pins are visible anywhere!
Sultry Semi-Open Hairstyle
Beautiful eyes and lips need a suitable hairstyle to shine. Long layers with an abundance of romantic curls are part open and part in a loose ponytail. The face is surrounded by the most alluring and playful texture with a soft fall and lightened tips.
The highlights are in a golden blonde and start halfway down the frontal length. From the ears back, the hair is tied together very casually, maintaining good volume while adding great shape and control.
Layers and Modern Bangs
The mastery of the cut is evident in all the fine details. Starting with shaping layers at mid-length, which give the top part an indicated bob shape—round and smooth.
The bangs are cut in a gently angled but straight line, with fine strands falling over them at even distances. Each strand is as thin as a fine paintbrush and in a lighter blonde than the more golden base.
This work of fringe art is overlapped by a light and wide diagonal strand on the side. There is a lot going on in this unique long and smooth hairstyle!
Long Movement and Mini Bangs
Open your face and go retro at the same time with these adorable super-short mini bangs. They appear even shorter after being curled with a hot iron.
Orange Curls
It doesn’t get any bolder than this! A vibrant color with an amazing, almost Afro texture composed of thousands of tiny curls. All is cut in a round shape with a touch more length on the top than in the back.
The carrot copper has very fine highlights to bring more light into the front, just above the eyes. The curls have great definition, with some pulled out more than others and emphasized with a tiny bit of product.
Modern Vintage Updo
A hint of '50s quiffs but even more of the high styles of a century ago, this vintage look makes a splash not only with its interesting shape but also with the striking copper color of extreme intensity.
The structure on top was created by rolling the hair around foam inserts and pinning it into place. A few strands are pulled out in the back for a cute and playful touch.
Short and Black
As invigorating as a cup of espresso and it even comes with a streak of moonlight. Black is making a comeback as a fashion hair color but is lightened a bit with silver highlights in the forward-falling fringe.
The base cut is androgynous, but the soft flowing fringe and longer neck, together with the fine texture and movement in styling, make the pixie cut distinctly feminine.
Lavender Short Hair
Feisty and determined, this short look is styled with a bold texture that supports the strong and contrasting hair colors. The roots are black and quickly ease into a light silver color.
To warm it up and bring a soft touch to the mix, the front was dyed with a transparent layer of purple. Straight and forward on the sides contrasts with the smooth curve of the bangs.
Ravishing Short with Dark Roots
A hint of blush brings warmth to the silver color with its dark roots. This radical chic look comes in a cool package of a short cut with retro styling. The sides are styled back while the top hair explores new heights in a pretty curve.
Masculine with a distinct feminine side. Heavy eyeliner and blood-red lips perfect the radical style.
Hairstyles: Paul Gehring
Photos: ALCINA