Color Collection by Hooker & Young
The edge of creativity has been pushed further out with this new collection by Hooker & Young. The power of invention comes to full bloom in the dreamy hairstyles of the "Color Collection." Some of the shapes have been seen before, but with the creative use of hair color, everything feels new and demonstrates the real power that color has. It transforms, excites, and turns simple shapes into artistic expressions.
All lengths from short to over-the-shoulder are present, and the collection appeals to women of various types—from elegant to extravagant. A strong base color is paired with a contrasting tone taken from a harmonious range that fits with the hue and temperature of the base but is a much more distilled version of it. It is either used as a lightning flash or to create very dimensional shadows.
Fringe-Centric
These bangs are like a red flash in the dark and will propel you to trendy dimensions. The haircut is super cool and en vogue, featuring a very short graduated back and long hair on the crown. For this styling, the hair was taken to the front, beginning way in the back of the crown.
A beautiful curve opens up half of her face. The other half is covered with the gorgeous long fringe, shaped like the tip of a powerful wave and gleaming with the bright dark copper/mahogany tone dispersed throughout the dark brown base color.
Illuminated Bob
What could be more elegant and timeless than a minimalistic dark bob with straight lines and a laser-sharp, short, straight fringe? Add a kiss of color to it, and the classic look turns postmodern. The golden shine on the very dark base looks more like a ray of light than a color dyed into the hair.
The contours of these highlights are soft and blend into the background, leaving a beautiful radiance that softens the entire look with its sharp angles and lines.
Silver Bullet
Turn yourself into a superhero—or just look like one. This sleek and chic short hairdo will surely put you light years ahead on the fashion scale. Minimalistic yet with a lot of finesse and surprising softness, this hairstyle combines a winning classic with modern coloring techniques.
Cut in a bowl style with dominant bangs, the distinct geometry is softened with a fabulous and extremely refined blending of a darker silver shadow tone into the platinum base.
Lilac Layers
Showing your romantic side does not mean you lose any of your edge! This long layered hairstyle is dreamy, seductive, and soft, yet the combination of fierce platinum blonde with pastel purple is both extravagant and playful.
Light-Kissed Corners
The deep bangs are styled to their full potential with a round brush, giving this medium-long hairstyle a very youthful feel. The strong definition of the bob at the top section softens more and more in the lengths.
Not only does the hair flare out on the sides, but it is also kissed by rays of light that seem to have decided to stay. At least that’s how the very skilled coloring looks. The very edge has a beige-blonde shimmer that begins just at the tip of her nose. Perfect balance and surprising elements make this an inspiring example of how magical hair can be.
Catch a Rainbow
The color on this expressive and very short haircut has such luminous transparency and boldness that it appears as if she just walked through a rainbow and emerged with a lasting image of its hues on her Mohawk-inspired look. The sides are buzz-cut short and topped by a center section of long hair.
The front and back ends are styled upward with long, fine tips spiking up. The center is directed both ways with a two-thirds and one-third distribution—the golden ratio in art. Colors are transparent, intense, and metallic, transitioning from a bright copper to a cool purple on top.
Same-Length Bob with a Shadow
Simplicity at its best. You already know that you cannot go wrong with a classic bob, but there are many ways to upgrade that look. In this example, the edges are softened with subtle texture, and a slight disheveled styling adds seductiveness.
The star, however, is the color with its smoky soft transitions. Dimensional shadows in a cool brown tone blend into the beige blonde, and just around the face, the base color shifts to a slightly deeper and warmer shade of itself.
Hair: Gary Hooker & Michael Young
Makeup: Megumi
Styling: Thea Lewis
Photography: Jack Eames