Written by Melanie Lim on 20 Jun 2013
Young, wild and free are feelings that wavy hair invokes. While the latest Felder and Felder collection had a very grown up feel to it, a textured wavy hairstyle was worn by the models to even the seriousness out. The person responsible for this was Johnny Engstrom of L’oreal Prefessionnel. Many women love the look of wavy hair but find it to be too much…
Written by Melanie Lim on 17 Jun 2013
The 1960s are all over the runways this year and we’re not complaining. Bold colors, graphic prints and that signature mod look are a common trend in a lot of runway shows. Different designers and brands have used the 60s inspiration in varying ways but for the Rag and Bone’s fall 2013 show at New York fashion week, this fabulous decade was present in the…
Written by Melanie Lim on 13 Jun 2013
Strong eyes are a huge trend this year and nothing gives your eyes that striking impression quite like kohl eyeliner. A trend in itself this year, the use of kohl eyeliner has been seen in many different runway shows and jumping on the bandwagon is Kenzo. Fall / winter 2013 for Kenzo meant strong silhouettes and bold prints. Taking cue from this, MAC make up…
Written by Melanie Lim on 11 Jun 2013
Extravagance and luxury are two words that best describe Bottega Veneta’s fall / winter 2013 collection. To go with the collection a hairstyle that was real and irresistible was needed, and the responsibility of creating such a hairstyle fell into the very creative and able hands of Guido Palau, creative director of Redken. Drawing inspiration from old Hollywood glamour, more specifically the actresses of both…
Written by Melanie Lim on 6 Jun 2013
Blue is a color associated with sweeping skies and crystal clear waters which is probably why one of the biggest make up trends for summer 2013 is blue eyeshadow. The striking looks brought about by blue makeup have created such statements that we can be sure the trend will go on until the fall season – and Thakoon took note of this. What do you…
Written by Melanie Lim on 4 Jun 2013
In full bloom, the flower power of the sixties has made its way to the runways of 2013. From color blocked shift dresses to beauty looks, the swinging ’60s trend is one of the biggest this year and taking cue from this, Leowe made use of a very 1960s hairstyle for their fall / winter 2013 show. Guido Palau, creative director of Redken updated the…
Written by Melanie Lim on 30 May 2013
Inspired by Helmut Newton, this cherry-lipped beauty look from the Jason Wu runway takes the concept of kissable to a whole other level. If you want to stand out without looking over the top, this is one
strong yet feminine beauty look to try. Follow the steps after the break.
Written by Melanie Lim on 28 May 2013
A ballerina is always associated with a certain level of elegance and poise. With that being said, many women have drawn inspiration from ballerinas in the past, exuding an air of sophistication in the process. The Nina Ricci woman, much like a ballerina, is confident and graceful, and this is what Redken creative consultant Guido Palau had in mind when he created the hairstyle for…
Written by Melanie Lim on 23 May 2013
With the 1960s makeup trend in full swing, we can’t help but gawk over the beauty look we spotted in the Marc Jacobs spring / summer 2013 show. Edie Sedgwick is a trued icon of the 60s. A socialite, heiress and actress, we best know her as Andy Warhol’s muse back in the day. In the present day, she served as the muse for Francois…
Written by Melanie Lim on 21 May 2013
Every season has trademark hair trends that stylists interpret in different ways and for fall 2013, a reoccurring hair trend is the wet look or hair that’s glossy and shiny. For the Christian Dior fall 2013 show at Paris fashion week, Redken’s Guido Palau created a hairstyle that utilizes the shiny wet look yet still features a classic detail. The result was a 1950s chignon…
