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The Helen Oppenheim Hair Fashion Photo Archives are a unique and inspirational resource for the media, movies, tv, theatre, anyone wanting a new hairstyle. There are more than 5,000 photos from the ’60s to the present, many innovative firsts, many not dated, still relevant and wearable today, even from way back then. Scroll for More, More, More.
Ideas. This is what you will find on www.helenoppenheim.com, the result of my art directing, conceiving, taking and collecting photos over decades. Yes, I’m a hoarder. I specialize in hair and fashion trends, and have photographed myself backstage at NY Fashion Weeks for years. Most fun I’ve had. There are “treasures” hidden here and there and I hope you will find the time to discover them.
I use my blog mostly to highlight interesting photos on the website, as well as whatever tickles my fancy. I am not intending to be politically correct all the time, so I may ruffle a few feathers. Be warned. But I hope to keep you entertained. And informed.
I was born in London, lived in Montreal for years, and for the last few decades in New York City. All have influenced me. I have toiled away as a journalist and PR for some of the world’s best, and have been US Correspondent for Peluquerias Magazine of Barcelona since 1982. I’m hard to please! Too honest, perhaps. So I have lots of friends, also lots of enemies and expect to make a few more of both.
Now, I’m working on my legacy, for posterity. This is a Work in Progress. I expect it will take forever. So, stay tuned…
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Holiday Hair Inspo Then & Now – 2024
Full Credits Archived on Website helenoppenheim.com
Some hair inspo from then still inspirational today, as the Stories appeared on my Instagram page(@HelenOppenheim) for 24 hours. These are just some of the over 6,000 photos which are archived on this website (helenoppenheim.com) – all with full credits there. Stay tuned for more on my Instagram and Helen’s Blog.
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RIP Trevor Sorbie, Hair Legend – 2024
Trevor Sorbie Hair Photos – Collage helenoppenheim.com
Trevor Sorbie, MBE, Award-Winning Hair Legend, Icon Like No Other, passed away at 75 years old – 1949-2024. The hair world has lost one of the greatest ever. His work was beyond amazing. In my archives – somewhere in a closet jam-packed with fantastic hair images from all over the world – I have a lot of his early press releases, with some of his great innovations. Here are just a few.
Top Row: Here is how I remember Trevor Sorbie. With me, in 1996. at an industry event. I used to publish his extraordinary pioneering work in articles for many magazines and admired him and his work tremendously. Around this time, he called me and asked me to do PR for him/his products in America. I had just left John Sahag and never wanted to do PR again (!) so told him he’d have to persuade me. He replied something like, you will have to persuade me. And that was that! On the right, is Sorbie’s famous Waves of Stone, The Sphinx, 1989.
Bottom Row: The Wedge, 1974 by Sorbie when he was with Vidal Sassoon and Flames 1992.
More on trevorsorbie.com … Instagram: @trevorsorbie … facebook.com/TrevorSorbie/
CommentDear Kamala. Your Hair Needs Help.
Photos with thanks to ABC-TV and MSNBC TV
Dear Kamala
Your hair. It needs some help, It can look better than it does. It really can.
With a slightly different haircut. With different long layers. In the right places. Which can help the style, the shape, fall into place. Then styling it with the right tools and hair products is also key.
The aim should be that your hair should not only look good most of the time but it should also be low maintenance for you because you won’t have the time, and shouldn’t have to spend the time needed, for a high maintenance look.
You probably like the long flowing look but you may want to also bear in mind that a simple long bob, with the right long layers, in the right places, could make your life easier. It isn’t the only look which could work, but it is the easiest to maintain, and worth some serious thought.
I know there are challenges. Maybe Keratin, or whatever you use takes up important time. But with the right hairdresser and the serious communication between you, you can save spending too much time with your hairstyling every day – and still look good all the time. Well, most of it!
From a fan, who wishes you good luck. With respect.
~Helen
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PH5 NYFW Witty Fashions – 2024
Photos: Fred J. DeVito. Collage helenoppenheim.com
Come Knit With Us was the theme of the PH5 Fall Winter 2024 New York Fashion Week Presentation designed by Zoe Champion and Wei Lin. Scarves were cleverly draped, integrated and built into the garments in inspirational effective ways for this innovative hi-tech eco-conscious witty, whimsical, fun, functional collection.
Most models wore scarves, caps, head coverings which hid the hair, which was by Carly Loura for Cutler Salons/Redken.
To see more PH5 fashions, CLICK HERE
Lead Hair: Carly Loura for Cutler Salon … Products: Redken and Mizani … Lead Makeup: Molly Ganster for New York Academy of Makeup using NYMUA Cosmetic Pigments …Stylist: Coke Ho
Photos: Fred J. DeVito
Sleek & Curly Hair @ Patbo NYFW – 2024
Photos: Fred J. DeVito
The hair by Linh Nguyen for Cutler Salons for the Patbo New York Fashion Week Fall 2024 Runway Show featured party girls, with a center part, straight, sleek, and shiny or natural curly textured hair, undone, matte. The faces, by Charlie Riddle for Stila Cosmetics, had sultry eyes paired with soft focus skin, which had sheen and swept on blush – modern, edgy and feminine.
The Femms Frames Patbo Collection, Creative Director, Patricia Bonaldi, showcased convertible old school glamour updated for the modern woman, crafted by women for women, To see the album with the fashions and more, CLICK HERE
Lead Hair: Linh Nguyen for Cutler Salon … Products: Redken … Lead Makeup: Charlie Riddle using Stila Cosmetics … Nails:Gina Edwards for ImPRESS Beauty … Styling: Marcela Belleza … Jewelry: Paola Vilas … Undergarments: Commando … Footwear: Schultz U.S
Photos: Fred J. DeVito
Brigitte Segura Fashion Styling Rescue – 2024
Photo: Joe Rivers
Take a look at Brigitte Segura’s short video on Instagram and how she rescues a Zara tunic top which I couldn’t wear all last year but will be able to this year. CLICK HERE to see how the one and only Brigitte Segura solved the problem of a tunic top doing absolutely nothing for me by making it into a flattering fashion look with a simple solution.
If you want help styling your wardrobe, you know who to go to for help … @brigitte_segura
Photo: Joe Rivers
CommentCircles & Safety Pins on Hair NYFW – 2024
Photos: for A. Potts (left) and Clara Son (right) by © Fred J. DeVito
Hair is decorated with safety pins at the A. Potts New York Fashion Week Presentation during New York Men’s Day for Spring Summer 2024 (left) and with silver loop circles of diffferent sizes at the Clara Son NYMD Spring Summer 2024 Presentation (right). To see 30 photos with fab fashions and makeup as well as interesting hair at both shows, CLICK HERE
A. Potts (left) Lead Hair: Kien Hoang and Team Oribe … Stylist: Memsor Kamarake … Jewelry: Eva Thora Art
Clara Son (right) Lead Hair: Christian Ceja-Compin and Team Oribe … Stylist: Nyeelah Lewis
Photos: © Fred J. DeVito
Visit to Dover Street Market NY – 2024
Photos: Helen Oppenheim. Collage helenoppenheim.com
A visit to the Dover Street Market in New York (and London) is always been such fun. (Even if I have to go by elevator from floor to floor and once the lovely old elevator conked out in New York, on a Sunday, stranding me on the 6th floor, until the fire department came to the rescue to take me down!). There’s 6 floors and a lower level, with mostly avant-garde inspo on every floor. At a price, I must warn. Here’s just some inspo from a recent visit.
CommentNAHA Wiinners Announced June 2 – 2024
Photos: Chrystofer Benson. Collage: helenoppenheim.com
PBA/NAHA are celebrating 35 years with the North American Hairstyling Awards to be announced on June 2nd, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. For more information and tickets CLICK HERE and HERE for NAHA
The most prestigious event in the salon industry honors top artists who push the boundaries of skill and creativity. There’s still time to go to the Award event. Meanwhile, there’s more inspo like this beautiful Bioluminescence Collection by Brayden Pellietier, nominated in the Master Hairstylist Category , click on the links above.
Hair: Brayden Pellletier, owner of Just B Hair Salons, Atlanta and Duluth, GA … Makeup: Tatiana Kazana … Wardrobe Stylist: Hannah Leigh … Photos: Chrystofer Benson
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