Queen’s Gambit Hair Flicks – 2021
Photos Courtesy Netflix. Collage helenoppenheim.com
Hair Trend Alert. Anya Taylor-Joy’s hair flicks in The Queen’s Gambit, the much-watched Netflix TV series, in which she played Beth Harmon, an orphan who had a genius for chess and a madness brought on by pills and alcohol. We first see her as a kid in the late ’50s, an orphan, with brutally short micro-bangs, then with short early ’60’s dos of the era, but her longer hair with the flicks in 1968 is what caught my eye, perhaps to be adapted and less perfect for the 21st century. The red hair, wigs throughout, was by Daniel Parker, who was inspired by Natalie Wood, Lauren Bacall, Grace Kelly. The Limited Series, almost hypnotic to watch (the pace, the music, the everything) which may or may not be continued, was adapted by Scott Frank from Walter Tevi’s novel with the same title, was co-created with Alan Scott. Some great acting, especially from actress, director, writer Marielle Heller, also helped make each of the 7 episodes a joy to watch, whether one plays chess or not. To read more about the hair, CLICK HERE, and to see the offcial trailer CLICK HERE
Hair and Makeup: Daniel Parker. Photos: Courtesy Netflix
Modern Mullets, Hair Fashion Trend – 2020
Collage by helenoppenheim.com
There’s a big change happening in the hair world. At last. In spite of the virus. Instead of long nothing hair, mostly ironed or dressed straight, the same on almost everyone’s head, there will be more layers and more shape. The Modern Mullet has arrived, by mistake on the head of Billie Eilish (top left) There are more extreme versions than I show here, the horrors from yesteryear some will remember too, but these are wearable fashion looks to rock for 2020, and beyond. Some look like updated shags, some cheat a little for the line by just tucking layered hair behind the ears. All are a fresh change, a look now hot and getting hotter. As for Eilish she is already growing hers out!
Photos: Billy Eilish: Getty Images and
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