Organic by é SALON
The stylists at é SALON present an eight-part hairstyle collection entitled "Organic." This collection features a series of hairstyles that idealize the traditional textures and silhouettes of classic styles. The photography of the collection—high-contrast black and white—draws attention to the texture and wave of the styles, as well as the cuts.
The hairstyles range from short—featuring bowl-like bobs and classic flips—to long—with varying levels of layering. They represent a wide range of classic and iconic looks that continuously evolve over the years.
Haircut with a Capped Effect
This short-cropped, layered haircut features a curved cutting line that flows around the face and across the brow. The perimeter of the cut dips to the base of the neck at the ears and brushes lightly along the nape. The cutting line itself is heavily textured with a fine-grained, jagged edge that creates a soft impression.
The interior layering is exceptionally well-textured, creating a lightly choppy look. Styling involves blowing the hair straight, followed by flat-iron smoothing to direct the hair slightly away from the skin, providing a fuller look and giving a "capped" effect. The straightened hair can be enhanced with a small amount of pomade for added definition.
Flip Hairstyle
This hairstyle evokes memories of Marlo Thomas and her iconic "flip" from television's "That Girl" series of the late '60s. The model's satiny, ebon-colored mane is cut into a blunt, shoulder-length style with a crisp, softly curved fringe.
The hair is styled smoothly on the top of the head, creating a glossy, satin finish. The ends are curled with large tools to add fullness to the lower portions and update the classic flip hairstyle.
Sweeping Curves
What's more classic than a full, leonine mane of tousled waves cascading down the shoulders? This blonde's long, layered locks are blown out for maximum volume and likely given additional wave through the use of Velcro rollers or large-diameter thermal tools.
The hair is directed away from the scalp, falling in sweeping curves and frothy cascades. The styled locks can be given added definition by lightly misting with hairspray and gently scrunching or combing through with fingers.
Shoulder-Length Curls
The shoulder-length locks of this hairstyle are deeply layered and styled to maximize volume using medium-sized tools. The result is a mass of bouncy curls that are "fluffed" by backcombing to redistribute the bulk evenly.
Swirling Curls
This long hairstyle is ideal for those with fine-textured hair, offering a flattering fullness without excessive chemical processing. The cut is layered with a weight line that hovers just above the tops of the ears. Below this weight line, the hair is steeply layered with razor texturing, allowing for even distribution of bulk when styled.
The blonde hair is blown smooth on top, while the lower portions are shaped into large swirling curls. The result is a mass of soft, delicate tendrils that balance the height and width of the silhouette, making the style suitable for many face shapes.
Short Bob Style
This short bob style features shallow layering along the bottom edge of the cut. This allows the hair to be styled to raise the bulkiest portion as high as desired, bringing the focus to any point on the face and allowing for width adjustments to balance the silhouette.
Styling involves blowing the hair straight at the top and fringe area, followed by a diffused dryer and scrunching technique with a styling product to create soft, organic waves and bends.
Sleek Bob
This short, sleek bob features a tapered perimeter, with ends clinging gently to the face and neck for smooth transitions. The forward-cutting line follows an irregular curve that frames the face and draws focus to the eyes.
Styling involves blowing the hair smooth and passing it through a flat iron for a glossy, straight finish. Precision in cutting is key, as the smooth layering creates a clean silhouette and a soft overall appearance.
Versatile Long Hairstyle
The final hairstyle in this collection combines two distinct styling elements: smooth styling in the upper portion of the hair and high-volume curls in the lower portion. The cut is a long, lightly layered style, allowing for versatile styling.
The styling starts with a blow-out and gentle smoothing across the scalp, incorporating a side parting and side-swept fringe. The ends are then curled and backcombed to maximize volume and bulk in that portion of the hair.
Hair: Emiliano Vitale - é SALON
Make-Up: Luana Vitale and Carolyn Haslett
Styling: Ana MacDonald and Peta-Marie Rixon
Photography: Peter Tabor
See also: Short hairstyles | Medium hairstyles | Long hairstyles