Desir by é SALON
Lisa Muscat and the lovely folks at é SALON have put together a dramatic collection of looks, simply called "Desir." The styles celebrate the art of seduction in all its variations, proving that there's more than one look that can say, "come hither."
The looks feature high-contrast elements yet are presented in vintage-looking sepia-toned images. With a color palette ranging from the palest blondes to rich ebony brunettes, there's surely something for everyone.
Beveled Bob
When you picture an ebony-skinned goddess, you might not usually think of platinum-blonde bob hairstyles. Yet, this high-volume style is cut into a beveled bob with a clean-edged fringe. The hair color is a bright, milky blonde, though the exact tone is somewhat obscured by the sepia tint of the photo.
The styling involves either a micro-crimper or micro-braiding of damp hair, with the braids removed after the texture is set. This technique adds extra volume and fullness without significantly altering the sleek look of the hair.
Wild Look
The full-volume, wild-and-woolly look shown here evokes images of a time when interactions between men and women were truly primal. The long-layered cut is styled using tight curls that are combed out and back-combed to create a topiary effect.
The hair color is a rich, natural brunette with subtle variations that blend with the wave pattern, creating a soft palette for this bold style.
Vintage Glamour
In contrast, this hairstyle seems less exotic but possesses its own allure. The sable hair color is carefully sculpted into large, soft finger-waves, evoking the vintage glamour of Hollywood's late 1920s and early 1930s era.
The rich color has only slight variations in highlights and lowlights, while the glossy sheen and the finish of the hair enhance each wave and peak to maximum effect. This beauty is one that men want to capture, and women want to emulate.
Blonde Up-Style
The long-layered locks of this blonde up-style create a contrast between the smooth, straight styling of the hair and the soft, sculpted curves of the updo. The hair color is a medium blonde with darker base tones at the scalp, giving an "everywoman" feel to the casual elegance of the style.
The darker base also provides a backdrop against which the sweeping lines stand out. The style is crafted with care, as the long locks are smoothed into arcs and layered over one another, with the ends tucked securely to control any "wild" look that might otherwise take over.
Asymmetrical Gamine Haircut
When considering seductive hairstyles, few realize that long, luxurious locks aren't necessary to make an impression. This asymmetrical gamine haircut features a layered top section and a gently curving fringe that tapers into a side lock with textured layering.
The smooth styling is defined by overlapping choppy layers. The overall effect is soft and seductive, without being overly feminine or frilly.
Satiny Cascading Curls
This look might be what most envision when they think of seductive hairstyles: long, deeply layered curls cascading down the shoulders. The look is soft and romantic, fitting almost every fairy-tale and fantasy scenario imaginable.
The color is a soft, mid-level blonde with plenty of variation in highlighting and lowlighting. The styling involves creating mid-to-large soft spiral curls and carefully drawing them out into a mane-like mass, while keeping the curls as intact and satiny as possible.
Hair: Lisa Muscat - é SALON
Makeup: Jenny Eady
Styling: Lisa Muscat
Photography: Peter Tabor
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