Royston Blythe - AW09
Combining Marilyn Monroe-like peroxide blonde tones with stunningly deep and desirable shades of brown, the "blonde versus brunette" debate has not only been resurrected in "hair politics" but has never been more heated.
While it is not just the hair colors in this comprehensive collection that have caused a whirlwind of inspiration and debate, the haircuts are equally inspiring. Feathery textures versus sharper geometric shapes, tight curls swept on top of the head literally falling onto the face, contrast with wavy, long, and luscious layers overflowing with body and volume.
Lacquered Fringe
Brunette lovers all over the world will lust over this lavishly rich long hairstyle. Long and lustrous layers, masses of volume, and a mesh of scrunched waves and curls are perfectly enhanced by a deeply vibrant color.
Predominantly dark brown but boasting a subtle red undertone, it is little surprise that Katie Price and Coleen Rooney are all desperate for a piece of Royston Blythe. What truly concludes this hairstyle as the epitome of glamour and flamboyance is the heavily lacquered fringe sprayed to the side, bringing a taste of the 1980s back into the limelight.
Blunt Short Fringe
Almost robotic and futuristic in appearance, this short hairstyle resembles a glamorized, female version of Dr. Spock, highlighting this stylist's versatility and ability to make any hairstyle alluringly enchanting.
The blunt, short fringe and long sideburns accentuate beautiful eyes, sculpted eyebrows, and carved cheekbones, while the ebony black hair color creates the polish and shine that a short crop like this deserves.
Asymmetrical Short Crop
A mix of long blunt layers and short feathered layers piled up to form an asymmetrical crop, tumbling over one side of the face, creates a unique and distinctive hairstyle that will instinctively turn heads.
Its short and neatly tailored back suggests a masculine presence, while the softer, lighter, and more feathery front oozes femininity. Soft and delicate tones of color are also intertwined within the hair, enhancing its allure.
Flamboyant Curls
With a multitude of curls and lashings of lacquer providing infinite body and volume, this short hairstyle is Royston Blythe at his most flamboyant. While one side has been combed and secured back with hairspray, exposing the right side of the face and ear, the left side is covered by a lattice of falling curls, adding an air of mystery and ambiguity.
The strawberry and dark blonde tones complement this style immensely, helping it achieve the flamboyance it so effortlessly embodies.
1950s Curls Hairstyle
With its 1950s curls heaped on top of the head and lavished in 1950s "Marilyn Monroe" peroxide blonde, it is understandable why this hairstylist is an industry leader in producing top-quality glamour.
Tumbling curls, cleverly controlled by styling products, slant over one side of the face, providing show-stopping glamour and unrivaled ostentation and glitz.
Modern Femininity
The last of this diverse selection from Royston Blythe's comprehensive hairstyles collection depicts modern femininity—lively and energetic. This long, wavy, healthy, golden mane encapsulates female attraction in an active and dynamic way.
No other color could captivate this hairstyle quite as inspiringly as this soft and subtle blonde. The center parting and long fringe, donning beautifully wavy curtains, reveal Royston Blythe's more natural and traditional exploration of female beauty.
Hair: Royston Blythe Artistic Team
Makeup: Justine Collins
Photography: David Goldman
See also: Short hairstyles | Long hairstyles