Walk on the Wild Side

This blog was created out of love for hair and the city of Detroit. As a hair stylist we are trained to know trends. Up and coming trends become our guides and clients always want "what's in"....or do they?  As I was studying trends for 2013 I found myself processing the images I was seeing on the runways into salon friendly styles that my clients would be confident walking around wearing. Passionate stylists allover the country will find themselves doing the same, but here's the interesting part.....the interpretations will all be very different depending on region. Whether you are East coast or West coast, Midwest or Southeast the perspective on trends will be unique. This blog is about Detroit. With a quirky blend of conservative business people, expressionistic artists, and everything in between there is no shortage of style. I invite you to follow my journey to defining style in Detroit. Get a peek into what inspires people when choosing hairstyles and what stylists are making a name around town. Look for me around the city, I'll be the girl with the camera and notebook asking people about all their personal hair routines.

Walk on the Wild Side

While many Detroiters spent this last weekend trying to stay out of the the cold, I took Haute Hair Detroit  to Atlanta and  attended the Bronner Brothers International Hair Show. This show was jam packed with exhibitors, educators and exciting eye candy for every kind of industry professional. Between running the Rodrick Samuels  #staysharp booth, being a model for on stage cutting presentation at the Andis exhibit and also for Rodrick's inspiring class Professionals and Amateurs, being on a panel of industry professionals for Devette Green's Business Rehab: A 12 Step Program, and trying to take in all of my surroundings, I had a lot to do in 3 short days! Since my Haute Hair reconnaissance time was limited I was sure to have my camera on me at all times. Not to worry, in my travels from point A to point B, I was able to capture enough material  to share with you what this show is all about. Because my creative side craves the extreme I will begin my Bronner recap with the avant garde. With any hair show or convention, it is the wild that grabs your attention and opens your mind to the endless possibilities that this artistic medium can offer. Hair is pliable, buildable, and can be painted any color your creative heart desires. This wearable medium allows you to model your art, and can transform you from ordinary to extraordinary. In this edition we will enjoy the ingenuity that makes this show such an inspiring place to see and be seen. 

The Art of Color and Design

Color trends are now crossing gender lines like we have never seen before. Not only are men coloring their hair, they aren't afraid to add masculine flair to colors that were once mostly seen on their feminine counterparts. This show goer combined a strong profile, creative design, and new age color techniques to create a picture perfect look.

Lights, Camera, Action

This style had it all, tight fade, lots of color, and flashing lights! With all that was going on in this coiffe, its no wonder it took first place in the Andis Total Look Competition.Congratulations to Lindon West for his masterpiece which he titled "Black to the Future"

Hats off!

Stage presentations at many hair shows allow platform artists to take a concept from fantasy to  reality.This show did not disappoint. While rushing through the crowd I spotted these 3 beauties near the front stages. In my haste I didn't have an opportunity to investigate their origin, but I got them to stop long enough to capture their shining moment to share with my favorite Haute Hair Detroit fans. 

As I leave you all to digest this visual feast, rest assured there is more to come! While I am working on the next edition of Haute Hair Detroit, I am also planning for the next Open Chair Detroit. For those of you that don't know, I am also the Detroit Event Liaison for a company called Scissor Candy that is based out of Philadelphia. Open Chair events are a place where stylists can let loose and express their creative freedom on a model that we provide, in a social setting, without the confines of the salon. Our next Open Chair will be held at the Park Bar in Detroit on April 28th. This is an event that welcomes industry professionals, as well as those that appreciate the art of hair design. Follow the link below and see what we are all about. Don't forget to check out the gallery section to see photos and video from past Open Chair Events. 

http://scissorcandy.com/