Inspired by Las Vegas Treasure Island’s swashbuckling pirate show featuring shipwrecked sirens luring unwitting sailors with lanterns, violins and plenty of cleavage, L’Anza Brand Manager Amy Freudenberg and photographer Babak team to create a beauty-centric, edgy rendition of this saucy show.Access HOT.HairsHow.us to read extended coverage of Swing into Romance and get better acquainted with Amy Freudenberg!(Pssst: Got some pictures in your pocket that you’re hankering to show off? Go to our website to learn more about our next VisionHair competition.)CREDITS
Photographer Babak
Hairstylist Amy Freudenberg
Makeup Artist Kristine Frank
Wardrobe Stylist Laura DiMarcantonio
NAHA 2010 Editorial Stylist of the Year, Steve Elias takes a soft spin on history’s most beloved female warrior.By age 19, Joan of Arc had led French armies to key victories before being captured and burned at the stake. Twenty-five years after her death, the Roman Catholic Church declared her a saint."Joan was a woman who acted on her beliefs and paid the ultimate price. I adore being surrounded by strong women, but none that I’ve met, or even heard of, have surpassed the beauty of her dedication to what she believed was right." Steve Elias, NAHA 2010 Editorial Stylist of the YearCREDITS
Photographer: Will Taylor www.wtphoto.com
Hairstylist: Steve Elias www.steveelias.com
Makeup Artist: Sunny an www.sunnyan.com
Wardrobe Stylist 1&2: Jacqueline Nguyen, Lyndzi Trang www.style-enthusiast.com, www.lyndzistyles.com
Clothing Designer: Vanessa Salazar vasalazar.blogspot.com
Metal Armor Designer: Robert Anthony RobertAnthonyDesign.com
Super-stylist Faatemah presents her thought-provoking vision of future beauty perfection."I like to explore the infinite possibilities that the future might bring, especially when it comes to beauty." Faatemah, NAHA 2009 Editorial Stylist"Taking into account the continual quest for flawless features through plastic surgery, my collection literally toys with the idea that one day—maybe not that far into the future—beauty ideals will be on a par with finely made porcelain dolls." FaatemahFaatemah's muse for her cover-worthy collection: Enchanted Doll by fine artist Marina Bychkova, whose porcelain dolls are modern, stylish and sought-after by collectors around the world. (EnchantedDoll.com)CREDITS
Photographer Buck Holzemer
Hairstlist: Faatemah
Makeup Artist: Kumi Goaneh
Wardrobe Stylist: Jennifer Lynn
Hair artist Tony Ricci looked to the future for his winning collection."For Cyber Vixens I imagined what beauty would be like in 2110," smiles Hairstylist of the Year winner, Tony Ricci, owner of Toni Ricci Co. in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada."I wanted to create a soft yet high-tech beauty world that benefited from yet another 100 years of styling experience." Tony RicciCREDITS:
Photographer: Ara Sassoonian;
Hairstylist: Tony Ricci
Extreme texture and a progressive dot stencil achieved with Matrix Logics Gelucent Colorcremes 1B, push this style into the stratosphere.Inspired by the mod-era print of this shimmy-worthy shift, Logics Artistic Director Chrystofer Benson designed a zebra stencil and used Gelucent Colorcremes Permanent Haircolor 1B to create inky stripes.The model’s level 4 base color was intensified with Logics Imprints Full 4V, plus a touch of Primary Blue and Red Concentrates. The same Concentrates were applied in Op Art patterns to create a kaleidoscope effect.Inspired by the elongated movement of a fiber optic lamp, Benson created a side pony and subdivided the hair into one-inch sections. Alternate rows were curled, while the rest remained au naturale.
Photographer: Sarah silver;
Haircutter: Sean Hayes;
Haircolorist: Chrystofer Benson;
Wardrobe Stylist: Rod Novoa
What was Spencer’s greatest challenge? “Contortionists are extremely aware of their bodies, so movement and posing came naturally to them,” she replies. “My biggest challenge was creating something more creative with the hair, than what they could do with their bodies!”
Credits: Photographer: John Parkes; Hairstylist: Kera Spencer; Makeup Artist: Jordan Petroff; Wardrobe Stylist: Sue MorraThis collection was a turning point in my work as a competitor,” notes Spencer. “After letting go of all my preconceived ideas about what would make a winning collection, I was finally able to understand that it wasn’t about winning; it was about passion. Once I decided to work with contortionists, the Balls, Rings and Springs collection just fell into place.This collection was a turning point in my work as a competitor,” notes Spencer. “After letting go of all my preconceived ideas about what would make a winning collection, I was finally able to understand that it wasn’t about winning; it was about passion. Once I decided to work with contortionists, the Balls, Rings and Springs collection just fell into place.When a circus comes to town, what would you do? If you were Kera Spencer, stylist at Michael’s Hair Body Mind in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, you’d rush ringside and hire the contortionists for your next photo shoot.
"Comic Clay became such a labor of love - each headpiece took about 15 hours to complete - that it remains very close to my heart and hangs in my front hallway."
Credits: Photographer: John Parkes; Clay Stylist: Kera Spencer; Makeup Artist: Giancarlo; Wardrobe Stylist: Sue Morra"The clay hairpieces were so heavy that the blonde one actually bruised my model’s forehead,” smiles Spencer. "But she was so excited about being involved in the shoot, that she didn’t care.""The clay hairpieces were so heavy that the blonde one actually bruised my model’s forehead,” smiles Spencer. "But she was so excited about being involved in the shoot, that she didn’t care.""I was definitely going through a rebellious period when I did Comic Clay," laughs Kera Spencer, stylist at Michael’s Hair Body Mind in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and three-time recipient of Eufora’s ‘Avant Garde Stylist of the Year’ award.
“Glamour! Glamour! Our Disco image features big, sexy hair and even bigger attitudes,” Elias smiles.
Credits: Photographer: Billy Winters;
Hairstylist: Steve Elias;
Makeup Artist: Rebecca Sell;
Wardrobe Stylist: Pauline Montupet;
Models: Rachel@stars; Ginny@Cast Images; Lauren@Exalt
Jumpsuit - Vintage
Necklace - Givenchy
Earrings - Banana Republic
Top - Vince
Pants - Tsumori Chisato
Necklace - House of Harlow
Ring - Banana Republic
Earrings - Stylist own
Dress - Halston Heritage
Earrings - Vintage
Bracelets - MNGO
Ring - Alexis Bittar
Number 4 Texture Styling Cream, Support Solution and Mighty Hairspray“What woman doesn’t look pretty in pastel?” quips Elias.
“Soft and frilly with pliable definition, the hair is a fait accompli thanks to Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion and Phillip B Anti-Frizz Formula 57.”
Dress - American Apparel
Necklaces - Aldo & Banana Republic
Belts - J.Crew
Dress - Vintage
Necklace - H&M
Earrings - Givenchy
Ring - Alexis Bittar
Top - Marc by Marc Jacobs
Skirt - Vintage
Necklace - Eden & Eden
Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion and Phillip B Anti-Frizz Formula 57“I created a very hard, luxurious shape, height and structure with a supreme, glossy finish for my Mod models,” Elias explains.
“The total look was supported by Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion, Support Solution and Mighty hairspray…along with lots of teasing, darling!
Dress - Naven
Necklace -
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Ring - Alexis Bittar
Dress - Vintage
Necklace - H&M
Dress - Tibi
Bracelets - Aqua
Earrings - Glasswear
Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion, Support Solution and Mighty Hairspray“For our Androgynous look, we wanted to complement the boyish clothes with a hard, high-shine on sleek hair,” notes Elias.
“To accomplish this, I used Number 4 Support Solution and Phillip B Anti-Frizz Formula 57.”
BILLY WINTERS photographer
PAULINE MONTUPET stylist
REBECCA SELL makeup
STEVE ELIAS hair
PRISMA PENA hair assistant
featuring
RACHEL at STARS
LAUREN at EXALT
GINNY at CAST IMAGES
and
NUMBER 4 HAIRCARE
PHILLIP B
Top - Kelly Bergen
Blazer - See by Chloe
Top - American Apparel
Suspenders - Marc Jacobs
Dress - See by Chloe
Number 4 Support Solution and Phillip B Anti-Frizz Formula 57I created soft waves by twisting the hair around my fingers and then allowing the waves to cool before raking my fingers through the hair with Number 4 Texture Styling Cream.”
Dress - Rachel Gilbert
Bracelet - Burberry
Ring - Aldo
Earrings - Alexis Bittar
Dress - Christopher Kane
Necklace - Fiona Paxton
Ring - Model’s own
Dress - Torn by Ronnie Kobo
Necklace - Banana Republic
Ring - LAS
Number 4 Texture Styling Cream
Credits: Photographer: Richard Dubois; Art Director and Stylist: Jason Kearns (JasonKearns.com); Makeup Artist: Hanoch Drori; Wardrobe Stylist: Lorraine Langlois; Sponsored by GKhair“I took my lead from GKhair’s key ingredient, JUVEXIN, which is derived from sheep’s wool,” Kearns reveals. “The result is a presentation of pure form crowned by fashion-forward hairstyles that seamlessly move from wooly designs to smooth, molded manes.”Artist Henry Moore enjoyed lifelong fascinations with sculpting the human form and creating etchings of - would you believe - sheep!Celebrating textures from über-curly to super-sleek, hair artist and art director Jason Kearns expresses the global breadth of beauty through the works of renowned British artist Henry Moore.
For Look One, I created a classic shape suitable for the Princess Bride. The shiny high bun is accented aptly with tiara and softly flowing veil. HAIR View step-by-step instruction accompanied with before and after photos, detailed text descriptions and photos of each step. Makeup
1. Softly line close to the lash line with a Deep Brown Eyeliner.
2. Carefully drop in individual lashes and for a naturally glamorous eye and apply PIXI Lash Boost Mascara in Black.
3. Use matching foundation to cover blemishes.
4. Cheeks have rosy glow with Beauty Addict SleekCHEEKS blush in MOTIVATE.
5. Soft pink lip gloss, LipToxyl in Precious, is applied.For Samantha's first look, an old fashioned, romantic bride look is created using old fashioned tools. A teased top reminiscent of the Gibson Girl is complemented by cascading curls.
HAIR
1. Lightly mist with Sherri Jessee’s Volume Infusion and wind hair up on old fashioned rag rollers and allow to dry under a bonnet dryer.
2. Tease and smooth a section on top and pin to create height.
3. Spray lightly with Pravana Supershape Hairspray.
Soft and Natural Makeup
1. Eyes glisten with golden shadow and golden brows are created with gold creme pigment from the Makeup Forever 12 Flash Color Case.
2. Rosy cheeks added with PIXI Energy Blush in Pick-Me-Up Pink.
3. Lips softly shine in light pink in Beauty Addict SweetLIPS in GLOW.
4. Apply Sherri Jessee Creme Foundation with a foundation brush only where needed to conceal blemishes. For a modern twist, curls are piled high on top of the head. Intriguing netting covers one eye set off by an a double strand of antique pearls.
Hair
1. Twist the hair up on top of the head and allow the curls to softly tousle. Securely pin with the perfect pin: VMack Rubber Coated Chignon Pin available at www.hairdesignertv.com
2. Dress up the look by adding accessories of a romantic net and antique pearls.
Makeup
To create added drama, Hourglass Extreme Sheen Lipgloss in Siren is applied and a soft red shadow is dusted under the eye. This sculpted braid is a great look for the cosmopolitan bride and is accentuated with avante gard makeup.
Hair
1. Smooth the hair with by flat ironing with a Salon Tech Flat Iron to protect the hair and create extra shine.
2. Carve in a deep side part and twist the hair along the hairline.
3. Continue braiding the hair and form into a spiral and pin securely with tiny hair pins.
Makeup
1. Line the eyes with a combination Smash Box Gold and Black Eyeliners.
2. Smudge on dramatic smokey, turquoise eye.
3. A nude lip is created by gently patting concealer to the lips.
Photographer: Piotr Stokłosa;
Hairstylists: Małgorzat Babicz, Paweł Babicz, Małgorzata Kawecka, Rafał Potomski and Dariusz Zawilski;
Makeup Artist: Paula Maj;
Wardrobe Stylists: Fulara & Żywczyk, Wiola Spiechowicz, Likus Concept Store, Max Mara KrakówHair and fashion are unified in this thought-provoking collection with strong geometric lines countered by feminine, frothy waves and masculine fringes rolled up and away to expose the angst of a new age.Subdued in some images and fierce in others, Venus displays two very raw human emotions.For Venus, The M.P. Babicz Styling Academy in Kraków, Poland, focuses on stylized creations inspired by coifs of the ’30s and ’60s.
Credits: Photographer: Bonnie Holland;
Hairstylist: Danielle Valiente for Paul Mitchell Art Direction;
Makeup Artist: Kelsey Deenihan;
Wardrobe Stylist: Adria Heath“I almost delayed entering the Paul Mitchell contest another year,” confesses Valiente. “Naturally, I’m glad that I rushed things a bit to submit my images on time. Winning the Paul Mitchell Photo Shoot Contest has given me the confidence to enter NAHA 2011.I decided to create light, airy looks to enhance the overall composition of the shoot,” smiles Valiente. “Of course, this included an artistic and very frothy interpretation of the ballerina bun.”Valiente reveals, “I now divide my time between our family-owned salon of nine years, Atmosphere a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon in Phoenix, and the Angus Mitchell Salon in Beverly Hills. While I love working in our salon, I also want to be an editorial or celebrity stylist.”Valiente’s ballet-inspired Pirouette placed first—out of 300 entries—in the Paul Mitchell Photo Shoot Contest 2010.Black Swan step aside! Danielle Valiente’s Pirouette collection flows as gracefully as ballerina Alina Somova playing Giselle, while displaying hair that speaks to lightness, energy and delicate, classic beauty.
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