Great Costumes for 2013

Mishi Nova October 15, 2013

Looking for some fresh ideas this year? Here are our top picks for a current costume in 2013:

Katy Perry's jungle themed costume from her Roar video.
Katniss Everdeen in her wedding dress for the yet-unreleased Catching Fire.
One of Lady Gaga's abstract works-of-makeup-art from the Applause video.
A Great Gatsby inspired look with 20's flapper flair (in this case Daisy Buchanan).
A sultry quartz corseted look a la Selena Gomez on her new album cover.
Miley Cyrus at the VMAs- last but certainly not least memorable (DIY here).

Book your Halloween Hair & Makeup to complete your look! October 26th-31st at Morphic. $25/each 30 minutes.

Check out last year's Halloween Makeup.

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Mishi Nova October 14, 2013

Dragon Tattoo Triptych

Black Swan Triptych

Frida Kahlo Triptych Do you have your Halloween costume planned yet? Let Morphic complete your look with professional hair and makeup! The photos above are some of Morphic's latest costume re-creations. They are spot on! We can help you recreate any look you choose. For inspiration, check out our recent blog post on 2013 costumes. Special pricing of $25/each 30 minutes for hair & makeup. Book your appointment October 26th through October 31st.

HAIR MOVIE NIGHT: TONIGHT!

Mishi Nova October 7, 2013

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN!

As featured in this week's SF Bay Guardian, this evening Morphic presents the cult classic horror film Bride of Frankenstein.

This movie is packed with style! From beautiful costume design and impressive makeup to, of course, one of the most iconic film hairstyles of the century. Check out our hand-crafted Pinterest board for some spooky, gorgeous Bride of Frankenstein inspiration!

This is an extra special night, because I will be accompanied by my guest speaker, author of The Bride Stripped Bare By Her Bachelors, and film aficionado, Francis Kohler. Kohler's book is a tale told in photographs about an unsuccessful reunion between Frankenstein's Monster and his iconic Bride-to-Be.

We will be in full costumes, so we are encouraging you to join us in a little early Halloween attire for the occasion!

MWWAHAHAHA!!!!!!

-- Mish! --

HAIR MOVIE NIGHT: Barbarella!

Mishi Nova September 27, 2013

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.