HAIR MOVIE NIGHT: Barbarella!

ARE YOU READY FOR BARBARELLA?

The 60's were a very special time for hair.  We keep returning to it in our Hair Movie Night series because there is an infinite supply of inspiration to draw from. And what hairdresser can deny their love for the big, glamorous, foxy hair in Barbarella? 

I love this film because it's so outrageous and provocative, without being overly sexual. Barbarella might be a temptress, but she also maintains her doe-eyed innocence!

For this shoot, we used our brand new Halo Couture pieces to give our model's hair that Victoria Secret effect.  I originally set her hair in hot rollers, but went back over it with a curling iron to spruce up the waves a bit more. 

A while back, my wig friend Roselie showed me how to backcomb a curl in the crown, then roll, and bobby pin it to the scalp.  This technique is what helps keep that bouffant voluminous! (Though the San Francisco wind immediately started to deconstruct my teasing effort!)

For color, I applied a gold and chestnut balayage highlight six weeks before the shoot. The day of the photo shoot, we gave her a fresh trim and did a L’Oreal Dia Light 9.03 toner to revive the shine and sparkle.  

MORPHIC Mugshot: J's Mila Kunis inspired look

Clients often come in looking for a subtle highlight. After a bad experience with standard foiled highlights (a stripy unnatural look), they are attracted to the natural and subtle look of balayage highlights. I get a lot of scared, nervous clients, afraid of the change being too drastic. 

Not to worry! I have a look that will give you a boost without the shock!

J's hair is inspired by Mila Kunis, our token brunette balayage ombre babe. It looks great! 

Crown Of Braids: Inspiration from Game Of Thrones

The new season of Game of Thrones started last Sunday and it’s got Morphic all a buzz! 

We couldn’t help but be mesmerized by the show's wigs and intricate braids, pointing and gawking in amazement, like little girls watching their mother get dressed up. We're not alone, right?

The little girl in all of us imagines living in that fantasy timeline where dragons hatch from fire born eggs and princesses, queens and sorceresses all have hair that flows like amber honey down to their knees.

Okay, it's Spring 2013. There are no dragons and winter is NOT coming. Even so, isn't modern day life a “Game of Thrones”? One where the battle in life, is for success, and the throne is the place we claim in it?

Here are our three modern Morphic takes on Khaleesi, Cersei, and Sansa. Whether it be summoning the witchy winds of a yellow cab or demanding attention while strolling Maiden Lane. These contemporary takes on Game of Thrones braids will have you feeling modern, empowered and regal. Because we are all our own royalty, we might as well rock a crown.

The Sansa: Innocent and pure, a hopeless romantic. You might make the mistake of calling her naïve. She is anything but. Smart as a whip this one and apt at using her wit to keep her ahead. She is cool under pressure, with an easy spirit. Her style is much the same.

The Cersei: Beautiful and in control she is often misunderstood as a brash and arrogant type. But don’t mistake her confidence as anything but! She knows what she wants and she’s not afraid to demand it! She is a go-getter and she looks amazing while she does it.

The Khaleesi: Intent with purpose,always on the go. She is mysterious and powerful. An air of magic fallows her wherever she goes. Some might call her sorceress, only because she is so bewitching. Down to Earth and totally out of this world. Her appearance is effortlessly tough yet feminine.

Are you going to be watching Game of Thrones? Or, perhaps more importantly, will you be sporting a Game of Thrones braid this spring? 

morphing mod

We had a blast working with the team at Oh Happy Day on their Mod Party in celebration of Banana Republic’s Mad Men Collection for Spring 2013. Mishi rocked out classic 60s dos creating a masterpiece of Marilyn's, beehives and renditions of Raquel Welch’s voluminous locks. I had my play time with the makeup by recreating bombshell Christian Hendricks sultry eyes, poppy cheeks and lips. Get the look by checking out our how-to hair tutorial.