Tim Hartley
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International catwalks are only part of what inspires Tim Hartley in his designs. One of the greatest hairdressers on our planet, the former Sassoon artist, creates hairstyles that demand attention. The vibrant colors and structural shapes get under one’s skin and leave a lasting impression, like a haunting melody that one cannot get out of one’s head.
Bright colors illuminate shapes that reflect minimalism as well as a strong dose of nostalgia. Hartley captures the zeitgeist like no other and translates fashion movements, as well as the tastes of the season, into hair. Shapes are traditional with a makeover and lots of surprises, and the styling is truly heavenly.
Steeply Graduated Neck
A perpetual forward motion is expressed in simplicity with only two lines. One runs from the back, right above the steeply graduated neck, towards the front, where it turns into the cutting line of the deep fringe. The other is captured in the forward angle of the choppy sideburns.
Ultra-fine-tuned transitions and lengths sculpt the exquisite shape, and the ruby red color, interspersed with golden tones, gives this short haircut an extravagant and glamorous sci-fi feel.
Cropped Back
The long and extremely short parts of this sculptural hairstyle bring together the best of both worlds, united in an elegant sunset-red harmony by the hand of a master.
While the sides and back are cropped short to a smooth and velvety surface, the front section explodes in a cascade of layered, free-spirited, and appealing waves that flow over one half of her face. Extravagant to the max, glamorous, and unusually beautiful.
Nostalgic Hairstyle
What could be more Parisian than this nostalgic haircut? Made of round curves, harmonious lines, and more rounded styling, the short bowl cut is pure finesse.
Cut in one line from the short neck to the even shorter fringe and styled to glossy sleekness with a distinct inward curve at the tips, this old and new fashion icon received just a little more structure on the sides for a contemporary feel. Onyx black keeps the focus on the shape and is as timeless as the elegance of this look.
Smooth Short Hairstyle
Minimalism is fully realized with the short, smooth, and controlled shape of this neoclassic hairstyle. Gentle extremes make it unique. A very short and steep graduation provides a gamine touch to the sides and back.
Longer, sleek hair graces the top and forms a smooth, rounded fringe at about mid-forehead length. A pale blonde radiates its soft light and blushes just a little bit towards the center of the crown in a pink hue.
Long-Short Hair Combination
The glamour of grand events radiates in the exquisite shape of this long-short hair combination style. One of Tim Hartley’s favorite fashion tools is to play with lengths.
The short forward-jutting sides contrast brilliantly with the wavy, platinum glamour that twirls the top hair into retro Hollywood beauty. The result is an iconic hairstyle full of surprises that slowly reveal themselves with every turn of her head.
New Punk Haircut
The new punk is softer and more stylish, with a lot of texture and geometric shapes worked into the hair. Yet nothing of the original strength and boldness is lost.
The fringe is the focus, achieved by a steep corner cut into it on one side, which also leads the eye to the high-rising volume of short, textured hair in the back. Black remains the perfect color choice for expressive and powerful looks.
Hair: Tim Hartley for MCB Paris
See also: Short hairstyles