White by é SALON
The "White" collection from é SALON features a mix of high-fashion hairstyles and wearable looks that many women would clamor for. The common theme for all the styles is the way they play with light and texture.
The hair colors are varied, but each is reflective and boasts a healthy shine. The textures also vary greatly, from smooth and straight to wild and curly, with stages in between. From the classic to the absurd, these looks run the gamut and tell their stories proudly.
Halo Effect
The long, layered hair in this style is fine in texture and boasts a natural curl that could never be mistaken for a "mere wave." The hair is thinned carefully to create a lighter, airier feel at the ends.
Blowing out the natural curl with a diffused dryer is a great start. Scrunch the hair near the scalp and pull the tendrils outward to splay them haphazardly. Create definition and direction in the overall style using a curling iron to form "random" spirals that enhance the halo effect.
Shorter Bob Hairstyle
This milk-pale blonde embodies the spirit of "White" with this shorter bob style. The haircut features layering along the bottom edge, a gently angled perimeter line, and a wispy yet soft fringe. The intriguing aspect of the style is the way the perimeter is finished.
The lightly layered ends are curled and swept forward in a modern approximation of a flip style. The effect adds depth and texture to the hairstyle without changing the color or making the look appear too bulky.
Classy Classic Look
This is a classic (and classy) look that virtually any woman would love. The natural-looking blonde shows slightly darkened roots that brighten into golden tresses, cascading and pooling gently around the shoulders. The cut is long and layered around the leading edge and along the sides at the bottom lengths.
Styling includes the use of large rollers on which the hair is wound and settled off-base to set the curls and create flowing waves without adding volume to the upper portions of the hair. Velcro rollers are likely used on hair that is blown dry at the scalp and left somewhat damp at the ends. This allows the Velcro rollers to be used and the curl to set more strongly. The subsequent curls are broken up and distributed carefully to maintain definition while encouraging flow and fullness.
Twisted Up-Turns
Haute Couture fashion concepts are often not suited for street wear, and this look is no exception. The style's cyclonic twisted up-turns evoke images of a windy spring day or a summer storm but would look out of place on the average city street.
The hairstyle appears to derive its structural integrity from multiple techniques. The long hair seems to have been braided, dampened, and then dried to create the kinked texture seen on the exterior layers. The upper layers (which become the interior) are then backcombed and built up to increase volume and provide a base structure for the look.
Finally, the outer perimeter layers are ruffed, wound up, and around the head to give a "smoothness" to the exterior and hide any internal tools and accessories. The styling relies heavily on strong-hold products, texturizers, and copious amounts of hairspray.
Simple Bowl Cut
This simple, classic bowl cut effortlessly mixes elements to create a balanced look. The sable hair is cut with a contouring line featuring a blunt arched finish in the fringe, softened with razor-cut ends on the sides and back. The subtle layers create a gentle curving silhouette and softly finished ends.
The hair is best styled using a lightweight styling foam and a straight-hair blow-out. Dry the hair to a mostly dry stage and leave it to finish naturally. Using a light product allows the hair to move freely and be tousled, interposing the textured and blunt segments for a dramatic effect.
Cut with Asymmetry
"Asymmetry at its most creative" is one way to describe the hairstyle shown here. The cut is a classic-inspired look that contours along the lines of the face and is gently layered to create a rounded silhouette when styled smooth. The cutting lines along the fringe and forehead areas curve and follow asymmetrical sensibilities, with the style gaining energy in the back and oblique corners.
The smoothly layered hair is scrunched and backcombed into a spray of tendrils and a volume-packed mass. These elements add horizontal focus to the style and draw the eye outward. The forward sections are styled for glossy smoothness, enhancing the effect of the highlighting color striations. The volume and curl in the back sections diffuse this sleek definition, creating a wonderful pairing of two disparate elements.
Hair: Emiliano Vitale - é SALON
Makeup: Jenny Eady
Styling: Alan Buanne
Photography: Peter Tabor
See also: Short hairstyles | Medium hairstyles | Long hairstyles