The Band by Paul Gehring for ALCINA
With all the musical harmony, there are still very strong individuals playing in the band. Just as every instrument has its own expression, so do the band members. In his hairstyle collection for Alcina, Paul Gehring composed a handsome quartet of extraordinary styles for men that covers all notes, from clean-cut rebel to curly romantic.
From the shortest to the longest style, all looks are focused on highlighting the personality of the man beneath the hair. Short sides, beards, and a great finale with significant movement on top are combined with creativity and masterful skill. Let the concert begin!
Cool Sides
He beats the heat with a clipped short look. The sides are about the same length as his stubble beard. Practical and always in shape, this fraction of an inch slightly increases around the back to create a dense and velvety surface. Only in front does the length gradually increase, with the longest hair forming a stand-up fringe.
He doesn’t have to spend any time styling his do; a few moves with his hand and a bit of modeling paste are enough to give the hair lift and shine. The salt-and-pepper color creates a beautiful mix of soft light and shadow on the sides and in his facial hair.
Traditional with a Twist
A small quiff and an undercut blend traditional and modern styles. This is a perfect combination for a fashionable man who values the past but also wants to express a contemporary mindset. The undercut transitions from his facial stubble and is bordered by combed-back sides.
A neat side part sets the stage for the twist on his crown. His hair color is a smooth, warm brown, touched with golden light in the longest section in front.
Light and Shadow
He has discovered the secret to being irresistible: contrasts. His artfully disheveled hair retains the basic cut of short sides and a longer top, but with more hair to work with than in previous styles. The layers were styled by hand and with a bit of product to maintain a wild yet chic messy texture all night.
His beard speaks a different language; it is very groomed and controlled in its dapper shape. A neat mustache and a clear outline for the cheeks make him the hero of the show. Highlights alternate with darker roots to add depth and dimension to his haircut.
The Maestro
Long curls falling into his face and a thick bunch of additional curls that sway with the rhythm express his eccentric and free-spirited side, especially when combined with a well-groomed, full beard.
The soft and almost feminine hairstyle meets a distinctly masculine element, making the result sure to make knees a bit weaker when he starts to play. The hair is cut into layers for a trapezoid shape, with the widest section at his eye level. The contour narrows smoothly down to his neck.
Hair: Paul Gehring for ALCINA
Makeup: Fabrizio Camponeschi
Photography: Carlo Battillocchi