Latest Peluquerias Magazine Cover – 2017

Posted by on Dec 19, 2017 in Helen's Blog | 0 comments

Latest Peluquerias Magazine Cover- 2017

Photo: Tony Le Britton

This is the cover for the December 2017 issue of Peluquerias Magazine.  Holiday hair by Joanne O’Neill of Northern Island.  It is issue No. 550 of the monthly magazine for which I produce 6 columns a year as US Correspondent covering America and Canada.    You can see more covers dating back to the early ’80s  if you CLICK HERE

Hair: Joanne O’Neill Hairdressing, Co Antrim, Northern Island … Makeup: Carol Brown … Fashion Styling: Radcliffe & Sciamma … Photo: Tony Le Britton

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Veil Re-Envisioned As Hair Accessory– 2017

Posted by on Dec 18, 2017 in Helen's Blog | 0 comments

Veil Re-Envisioned As Hair Accessory– 2017

Photo: John Rawson

A veil of hair highlights made of extensions acts like a fringe and was placed over an elegant ponytail knotted and looped on top of the head. “The updo re-envisions the veil as a hair accessory,” according to Silas & Dorothy Tsang of Blushes in Canada, who said the hairstyling play on texture was inspired by the fashion designer Issey Miyake – “When Modernism Meets Tradition.” This and two other inspirational holiday hair looks by the Canadians made the first page of my column in the December issue of Peluquerias Magazine.

Hair: Silas & Dorothy Tsang, Blushes, Ottowa, Canada … Products: Kerastase … Makeup: Lan Nyugen-Grealis … Fashion Stylist: Jolanta Pilinkaite … Photo: John Rawson

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Sharon Blain Wows @ IntercoiffureAC – 2017

Posted by on Dec 16, 2017 in Helen's Blog | 0 comments

 Sharon Blain Wows @ IntercoiffureAC – 2017

Peluquerias Magazine – Photos: Robert Ligresti

Two pages in the December issue of Peluquerias Magazine for Sharon Blain’s hair  that wowed at the Intercoiffure America Canada Fall 2017 Atelier held in New York. The themes of  the Hair Art Educator’s smashing show for Goldwell US, were Pastel Hair Colors, Classic Dior and Architecture Fashion.  Pastel rose wide frizzed hair and romantic lilac Botticelli hair with knotted macramé hair caps … Dior ’50s looks included this red waved asymmetric faux short bob … Architecture hair looks included this pony with slashes of hair going this way and that. To see these and more hair, fashions and photos bigger and more from the show, CLICK HERE

Hair: Sharon Blain for Goldwell US … Goldwell Products and Colors … Makeup: Cheryl Esposito … Fashion Styling: Rod Novoa … Models: Mary Gen Mittermeier (Pink), Alena Renay (Lilac), Kristin Mackenzie (Dior), Romaine Recaide (Architecture) … Photos: Roberto Ligresti

 

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Sharon Blain Romantic Lilac Botticelli Hair – 2017

Posted by on Dec 15, 2017 in Helen's Blog | 0 comments

Sharon Blain Romantic Lilac Botticelli Hair - 2017

Photos: Roberto Ligresti

Botticelli, the early Renaissance Italian painter (1445-1510) has inspired many great hair looks, but perhaps never one quite like this wonderful romantic lilac hair with a knotted macramé hair cap by that Australian whirlwind, Sharon Blain. The Hair Art Educator, famous for her Boot Camps, took endless hours to create and perfect this inspirational look – one of many stunning styles she wowed with at the Intercoiffure America Canada Fall Atelier for 2017 held in New York, which resulted in two pages published in the December issue of Spain’s Peluquerias Magazine.   Stay tuned for more …

Hair: Sharon Blain, Goldwell USA … Goldwell Products and Colors … Makeup: Cheryl Esposito … Fashion Styling: Rod Novoa … Model: Alena Renay … Photos Robert Ligresti

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Happy Happy – 2014

Posted by on Dec 17, 2014 in Helen's Blog | 0 comments

Happy Happy - 2014

Illustration: George Karkoulas

Wishing you all a Happy Happy for 2014 and all the very best for The New Year.

This illustration was by George Karloulas in the early 90s.  Every year he’d send me different masterpieces with Holiday Hair at this time of the year, or earlier so I could publish them in a Christmas issue.   He always told me I could do whatever I wanted with his illustrations and sketches because he trusted me, so I  have manipulated the colors for this one because I sent the original as a Christmas card before.  I am sure he would be thrilled to see this.    The original can be seen if you click this link here.   and you can see more sketches by WorldGreat George Karkoulas by clicking here: Miss you madly dear George, especially at Christmas.

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YSL Sequined Orchid In Hair – 1983

Posted by on Dec 6, 2014 in Helen's Blog | 0 comments

 YSL Sequined Orchid In Sahag Hair – 1983

Photo: © Hiro

As the Holidays approach, it is time for hair accessories, as in this hair by Garren which literally takes off flying to one side to mimic the movements and shape of the Yves Saint Laurent sequined orchid in the hair of the great Rosie Vela. “One of the most beguiling accessories of the season,” said the editors of US Vogue on their “Unique Experience” page in the 1983 Couture issue.

Hair: Garren … Makeup: George Newell … Model: Rosie Vela … Photo: © Hiro

 

 

 

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Back Views of Fab Hair @ Fashion Weeks – 2000s

Posted by on Nov 11, 2014 in Helen's Blog | 0 comments

Back Views of Fab Hair @ Fashion Weeks - 2000s

Photos: © Helen Oppenheim … Collage by helenoppenheim.com

Reposted, larger format.  Inspiration for the Holiday Season with back views of some fab hair ideas shown at various New York Fashion Week shows in the 2000s.

Top Row: Orlando Pita, Orlo Salon @ Carolina Herrera and Vera Wang (second from left) all using Moroccanoil.

Second Row: Jon Reyman Aveda for AAU (left) and Argentine Designers (second left) … Next four by Edward Tricomi, Warren-Tricomi Salons @ Douglas Hannant shows using L’Oréal Professionel

Third Row: Esther Langham using Moroccanoil for Nanette Lepore … Nick Irwin, TIGI for Mara Hoffman … Next three: Peter Gray for Betsey Johnson using Redken and @ Peter Gray for Badgley Mischka using Moroccanoil.

Bottom Row: Antonio Corral Calero, Moroccanoil @ Rachel Zoe … Next four by Peter Gray using Moroccanoil @ Badgley Mischka.

For more details and full credits, click New York Fashion Week on the Top Menu of this website, where you will find many more great ideas and some how-to’s.

Photos: © Helen Oppenheim

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Criss-Cross Hair Wrap – 1992

Posted by on Apr 9, 2014 in Helen's Blog | 3 comments

Criss Cross Hair Wrap - 1992

Photo: Jon Williams

In 1992, the Criss Cross Wrap was an original hair idea invented by Kim Lepine with Renèe Cohen at a La Coupe Creative Evening preparing for the Holiday season.

Two inch wide sections on each side of the head were combed back and criss-crossed one over the other, then  pinned on the opposite side of the head.  The rest of the hair was tied in a low, loose ponytail.  From La Coupe’s Mish Mash album with fab hair from various campaigns.  For more, click here:

Hair: Kim Lepine, Renèe Cohen, La Coupe, New York …Color: Rita Starnella, La Coupe … Model: Linda Paldino … Photo: Jon Williams

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