Up, down, long, cropped; wedding hair is as diverse as the gowns available these days, and it can be just about as elaborate, but when you’re going for a certain look, a subtle and modern hairstyle can add a lot of emphasis to both your style and the design of the event without dating your wedding photos.
Five questions with Sassoon’s creative director in Toronto, Lorraine McAndrew
Lorraine McAndrew, Creative Director, Sassoon
We had the opportunity to ask the woman at the helm of the Toronto-based Sassoon, a salon known for sleek, modern cuts, about current hair styles for weddings and get some top notch expert advice.
The Wedding Co.: Can you explain a little about the bob — is it iconic of the Art Deco era? — does it remain timeless?
Lorraine McAndrew: The bob was first worn in the 1920s “flapper” era. Women wore the cut to show their independence and freedom. It was often worn in loose waves or curls e.g.: Louise Brooks. Vidal Sassoon brought it back in 1950s with the straight-hair, textured precision bob. Yes; these classic looks are always timeless and never go out of style.
TWC: We love the modern version of the bob from Sassoon’s latest collection, do Deco-inspired hairstyles appear regularly in your seasonal collections?
LM: Great, classic cuts are the basis of Sassoon’s inspirations and they are creatively reinvented every year.
TWC: What about that style is so universally appealing?
LM: Classic-based styles can be worn either sophisticated or edgy and appeal to all age groups. Lengths can be adjusted to different bone structures.
"Mnemonic" from Sassoon's latest collection of looks
TWC: When it comes to her hair, what should a bride be most concerned about leading up to her wedding ?
LM: I would advise the bride to colour/cut her hair two weeks before the wedding and style it on the day of the wedding. It’s preferable not to do anything drastic on the wedding day unless the client is very confident and comfortable with big change.
TWC: What’s your favourite look for a wedding? (up, down and long, cropped…)
LM: A nice clean short bob which is soft, simple and elegant.
In dire straights over that fabulous style for your wedding day?
Tell us, by commenting on this post, about your ultimate cut and colour for your wedding, and we’ll pick one lucky winner to visit Toronto’s famous Sassoon salon for a cut with Sassoon’s creative director, Lorraine McAndrew, as well as colour with John Beeson, regional colour director. The winner will also have both a cut and colour consultation with Lorraine and John beforehand. This spectacular wedding hair makeover is valued at approximately $350.00.
Comment on this blog post to win, contest closes Monday, December 21 at 11pm, a winner will be selected at random.
I would love love a Sassoon hair makeover for my wedding in August!! Ever since I saw an exhibit of Richard Avedon fashion photography (right before I was engaged) I have been dreaming of a huge fantastic 60s updo for my wedding hair! Since getting engaged, I have still been dreaming of that 60s updo (and even made sure the wedding dress would work with my hair vision)! In terms of color I’m pretty happy with my natural color but would love a red color gloss to amp up the red in my hair.
Comment by kiera ormut — December 17, 2009 @ 10:48 am