Optica by Sassoon
The language of fashion inspires, beautifies, and, when used well, touches the soul. Sassoon's latest collection showcases chiseled contours, fluffy volume, and artistic use of color, expanding the visual vocabulary.
Fine nuances play with opaque and transparent effects across a multitude of tones. The sculptural quality of these haircuts is emphasized through a masterful interplay of light and shadow. Geometry and an androgynous undertone season the short cuts, while medium-length hairstyles embrace femininity with strong movement, waves, curls, and feathery, light, wispy tips.
Make-Believe Short Hair
What appears to be a rockabilly-inspired short cut, with a hint of a quiff and slicked-back sides, is actually constructed from chin-length hair—a truly creative approach to an unforgettable style. The hair is sectioned into upper and lower parts, with a part drawn at temple height around the head.
To achieve this look, the hair must be treated thoroughly with modeling lotion or paste. It is then combed, twisted, and shaped into its final form. The lower perimeter is combed back, rolled, and pinned to create the illusion of very short hair.
Fluffy Bob
This bob, slightly longer than chin-length, with a short fringe, exudes timeless elegance. Its modern edge comes from the fine-tuned color and stunning volume. Utterly flattering, this bob blends dense structure with lightweight, transparent elements.
The thick fringe has two small, styled separations, and the sides feature uneven light blonde streaks in front and underneath. Each movement reveals new flashes of light. The volume was achieved in the traditional way—with a great cut and a round brush during blow-drying.
Dense and Light Hair
This round-shaped stunner embodies the theme of this collection in every detail: geometry meets movement, and dense structures are contrasted by transparent veils.
This is especially evident in the fringe, which features a straight-cut, tight-fitting base layer at eyebrow level, topped with a long, side-swept curve of overlapping hair. The sides strike a perfect balance between neatness and charming ruffled edges, with a few wispy, rebellious strands flicking upward on one side.
Short and Blonde with Layers
Cuts like this, reminiscent of the 1960s and made famous by stars like Kim Novak, are flirtatious and cool at once—a revival of this iconic style is long overdue.
Curly Wet-Look Hair
This short, curly bob continues the 1960s-inspired theme found throughout Sassoon's collection, echoing hairstyles that made Mia Farrow a fashion icon. Tender and almost fragile in appearance, this style is a delicate masterpiece.
Thin strands are separated using flexible gel, giving the hair texture and a wet look. Cut in a chin-length bob, it also features an adorable short fringe that covers only half of the forehead. The colors span various shades of blonde, with lighter tones dominating the front.
Very Short Nape
This platinum blonde graphic look turns hair into a sculpting medium. The cut transforms a graduated neckline into a distinct geometric shape with a velvety soft texture. The top is layered from sides to fringe.
This sleek layer creates a striking contrast with the very short back. Additional texturing along the cutting line, using fine vertical cuts, gives it a toothy, jagged, yet soft appearance. It's a 21st-century take on Ziggy Stardust, shimmering with star power and a touch of chemistry.
Pageboy Cut with Revealed Earlobes
This pageboy cut, in rich onyx tones, shines with a sleek, reflective surface that doesn’t require any additional color play. Its simplicity highlights the cheekbones, as the hair is cut just long enough to reveal the earlobes.
While the sides and back embrace clean lines, the fringe takes on a life of its own with disconnected strands shaped into a graceful curved pattern. The deep black hue makes her blue eyes pop and accentuates her porcelain complexion.
Full Fringe and Wisps
Feathery around the edges yet dense in the center, this hairstyle captivates with its gorgeous volume and lightness. The latter is achieved through finely layered cuts and styling that allows the tips to spring up, creating a delicate, feathery aura.
The inner body is soft and filled with controlled movement, ensuring the fringe remains a solid, dense centerpiece. The rich brown hue is a mélange of dark coffee, walnut, and mahogany tones.
Buzzed Nape
While Annie Lennox didn't invent this hairstyle, she would certainly rock it! For those who prefer to stand out from the mainstream crowd, this androgynous short cut makes a statement.
It combines various contrasting elements, from the short buzzed nape to the feathery longer strands and sleek, diagonally cut bangs. The look is further enhanced by a transparent overlay of colors, including silver, a misty blue, and a warm brown at the lower levels.
Hair: Sassoon