HAIR
Guido Palau

The Inspiration
A kind of rich ease. Some style and structure — a nod to the late Fifties, early Sixties, to evoke sophistication — but then breaking that with a messy bit. It has a lot of contradictions — the sophistication and the simplistic. And like the collection, it’s very summery… the kind of hair a woman would like to have on vacation.

The Look
A root lift in the crown, with a messy knot. And a very short parting, which is kind of sexier than a neat parting; it’s slightly off. Asymmetry is a lot more flattering than perfection. At the last minute, we spritz with some water to soften and create strands. The look is pulled-together but with little bits stuck to her face, so it’s very feminine and sultry.

To Recreate at Home
Just take the idea of a little volume in the messy bun: teasing it, smoothing it with the hand. Tie with an elastic. A few knots — the more random, the better. Little things might be flying out anyway, wisps of the hairdo, that would give it its ease. All the little mistakes will give charm to this kind of hair. You could also wet the ends first to reactivate any residual product. It’s not perfect — it’s touching the face and falling out.

How Beauty Has Changed Over the Years
Over the last 20 years, we’ve broken the beauty myth a bit. More and more, what was considered not-good hair is now considered good hair. Beauty can be simple, less labored. It can be what you want it to be. You can put your hair up in a messy pony and still be as fashionable as someone who spends much more time on her hair. There was a time when women definitely wanted their hair blown out. Now, the ease in your hair is what is sophisticated.