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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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Dear 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
CommentFab Fun @ Easter Parade 5th Ave NY – 2024
Photos Helen Oppenheim. Collage by helenoppenheim.com
It was fab fun at the Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue for 2024. As always, it is a joyful event. Everyone was having such a ball, and the sun was shining. It started at 10 am and traffic was back on 5th Avenue at 2.30 pm. The men outdid themselves this year but so did the women. To see these photos larger, kids, dogs and many more check out my Facebook , CLICK HERE
Photos: © Helen Oppenheim
CommentMeike”Heist” Humor @ NYFW Fall – 2024
Photos: Fred J. DeVito , Collage: helenoppenheim,com
The New York Fashion Week Meike Fall Winter 2024 collection was entitled “The Heist”. The designer, Emma Gage, was inspired by the mischievous beloved claymation series Wallace and Gromit, her most adored childhood film personalities. She created a world of adventures which harmonized humor and craftsmanship.
There were three hair looks by Britt Dion for Aveda. The Bubble Braid, Mehndi/Mayon style (Pakistani bridal gowns) and Natural looks. The makeup by Michelle Webb for Augment Tokyo, included flirty, feminine, heavy eyes, soft, lived in looks, full lips and cheeks blushed. To see the Meike album with 30 photos, more hair, makeup and fashions, CLICK HERE
Lead Hair: Britt Dion for Aveda … Lead Makeup: Michelle Webb and Team for Augment Tokyo … Stylist: Cara Benevenia … Tights: Les Belles … ,Footwear: Dr. Martens … Photos: Fred J. DeVito
CommentPhotos Helen’s Blog Jan 3-March 22, 2024
Collage by helenoppenheim.com
Collage of photos, hair history, info and inspo on Helen’s Blog from January 3 to March 22nd, 2024. Full credits on The Website Like No Other – helenoppenheim.com (To see all the latest blogs, CLICK HERE)
Top Row L-R : NY Fashion Week FW 2024 … Peter Gray’s “Simply Sumo” knotted pony, Mary Irwin’s Moody Blues Makeup for Badgley Mischka FW 2024 Show during NY Fashion Week (Photos: Helen Oppenhem)… Gilded Age-inspired fashions, hair and makeup for Nardos Amam,, FW 2024, Hair: Brian Bueunaventure for Cutler/Redken, Marcello Costa’s glittering crystal eye makeup (Photos Helen Oppenheim)…(For more Nardos Amam’s Gilded Age fashions, see video post with all the fashions in the show on Instagram @HelenOppenheim)
2nd Row : Badgley Mischka FW 2024 fashions and earrings, Peter Gray Hair, Mary Irwin Makeup, (Photos Helen Oppenheim)… More Nardos Amam … and more Nardos Amam … Hair Inspo from way back when by Harold Leighton, Hair Icon, Author, Personality, RIP, 1932-2024.
3rd Row : Masculine Feminine Florals at Juzui, FW 2024, wet hair by Rodney Cutler, Cutler Salons, makeup by Romana Lai (Photos Helen Oppenheim)…Chic Back Braids by Jon Reyman, makeup by Georgi Sandev for Naeem Kahn SS 2024 (Photos: Fred J. DeVito) … Men in brooches at the Oscars 2024. (Photos Helen Oppenheim with thanks to ABC-TV) … RIP Graham Wren, Int. Art Director Vidal Sassoon 1979-1981 (Photos: Lorraine Sylvestre)
4th Row : Ballerina-inspired hair by Marco Maranghelo, Eliut Salon, Vincenza Caroviliano makeup for Nabys Vielman’s Lattin Ignition SS 2024 Show (Photos Helen Oppenheim) … Safety Pin Hair Inspo by Kien Hoang for Oribe, Michelle Webb makeup at A.Potts Men’s Day SS 2024 Presentation (Photos: Fred J. DeVito )… Sakura Japan Textile Collection (Photos Helen Oppenheim)
Full credits and more shows for NYFW FW 2024 and NYFW SS 2024, CLICK HERE Fall 2024 and for Spring 2024 CLICK HERE
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