Summer 09 by John Beerens
John Bereens' collection is uniquely presented using older models. The looks are modern and fashionable, proving that youth isn't the only owner of beauty.
The styles are layered and wonderfully textured. They range from edgy, fun looks to full-volume and more traditional styles, with updated techniques giving these hairstyles for older women and men current appeal.
Modern Twist for Short Hair
This edgy, layered hairstyle takes the traditional look of shorter hair for older women and gives it a modern twist. The elongated nape and longer top sections provide vertical lift to the style. The style is deeply textured using a razor tool, adding softness to the overall look while keeping it contemporary.
Styling likely involves a diffused blow-dry with a large round brush to create a gentle bend in the hair. Use a texturing product, such as sculpting paste, to add structure and definition to the strands.
Mid-Length Hairstyle
This modern, mid-length hairstyle for an older woman features a softly curving fringe and long layers curled into large waves to add volume and rounded softness to the back of the style. The layers are point-cut at the ends to balance the volume and are layered in a circle-cut style at the crown, sides, and nape.
Styling likely involves a large-tool roller set, finished with a round brush and a mist of hairspray to create definition and long-lasting hold.
Short and Sassy Hairstyle
This short and sassy pixie cut for older women emphasizes texture. The razor-cut layers create soft, light edges and help balance stronger lines and features. The styling involves a gentle blow-dry with a round brush to give the hair a feathery lay across the scalp.
The goal here is to keep the volume down and the hair close to the scalp, creating a cap of hair that frames the face.
Lift on Top
Here’s the previous haircut revisited with added volume and lift at the top, crown, and upper-side sections. The asymmetrical direction of the hair helps balance prominent features, while the increased volume counters a strong lower jaw and maintains a balanced silhouette.
This look is best achieved using a structuring product with a round brush and blow-dryer, followed by a touch of smoothing serum to add definition and shine to the strands.
Short Back and Sides
Even older men deserve to look good, and traditional styles can benefit from updated techniques just as much as women’s styles. The classic "short back and sides" hairstyle gets a fresh twist with added length in the top sections and a razor-cut texture.
Styled with a strong side part and texturing pomade combed through, the hair looks defined and sculpted with a slight rockabilly flair.
Carefree Layered Hairstyle
The final look in this collection is a shorter, layered style with a lot of texture, structure, and an edgy, carefree finish. The top and nape sections are longer to emphasize the vertical line of the silhouette, while the layers are razor-cut and given a choppy appearance, creating heavily defined tendrils.
Styling involves a structuring product such as sculpting paste or wax-based pomade, combined with blow-drying using fingers to create a rough, ready-to-wear style with an edgy, free-wheeling feel.
Hair: John Beerens
Photography: Jaap Buijs