FOR THOSE with a vintage spirit, editorial stylist Neil Moodie, founder of his eponymous hair studio has shared some of his top AW24 hair trends that offer a contemporary take on classics. The shots, which are from the Neil Moodie Studio Contemporary Classics Collection, were inspired by Vidal Sassoon’s ’60s imagery – and he even offers some tips on how to re-create these looks at home.
Choppy Fringe and Short Bob
Choppy Fringe and Short Bob
Originally appearing in the 1920s on Louise Brooks, this used to be called the ‘Shingle Bob,’ but thanks to Milla Jovovich in the film Fifth Element, it has now become known as the Sci-Fi Bob. Short and above the jawline with a choppy short fringe, our Creative Director Brixton has brought this look back into 2024 in our new Contemporary Classics Collection.
Natural Wave Fringe
Now curls, coil and wave textures are embraced with open arms and we’ve been looking at ways to bring them into this coming season; with the fringe making a big showing in recent trends, our Creative Stylist Molly created this version of the shag haircut but on her curly haired model. With layers around the face and throughout the haircut, she then diffused the hair to give a natural feel and not disturb the natural curls.
High Shine
High Shine
High shine appeared at some shows for AW and we’ve thought about how it can be incorporated into a more everyday look. After cutting his model’s hair into a short Joan of Arc-inspired haircut, Sam McKnight Love Me Do Oil was added to her curls so they would dry with high shine and texture.
Bouncy Layers
Big Band Energy
Wide headbands are making a big return this season. As seen at the Balmain show, not only are they great for hiding a bad hair day but they also look chic. Made popular in the ’60s and ’70s, think Barbara Streisand and Brigitte Bardot, their return is the perfect way to finish off an outfit with minimum effort. They work with all hair textures too.
Platinum and Milky Blonde
After the golden blonde of Barbie last year, this season we’re stepping into a bolder statement blonde — platinum and milky blonde. This colour can still be sophisticated if it has the right tone, and can be achieved by either bleaching all over or for a slightly more subtle approach, with many micro-fine lights.
Romantic Reds
Fiery reds were big in the ’80s and at the Neil Moodie Studio, we’ve brought it back for this season to create a bold and captivating statement of modern glamour, with a touch of the Renaissance. Coppers and deep, bright auburns will come through to give drama to strong-shaped haircuts.
Textured Waves
Textured Waves
Waves have been a big trend for a few years and they’re not going away. Our Creative Director Elpis has added more layers around the face and more texture to the waves to make the look sexy and contemporary. Diffuse the hair with Pureology Mousse and take a large GHD curling iron to create slightly stronger more defined waves. Use the fingers to shake out the waves and add Sam McKnight Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist throughout the roots and mid-lengths.
Blunt Bob with Fringe
Blunt Bob with Fringe
Before cutting a shorter Sci-Fi version of this haircut our Creative Director Brixton cut a longer version of the same haircut first, for those who didn’t want to go so severe on the length of the bob. Below chin length and blunt, his sharp bob haircut paired with a strong fringe makes for a bold and edgy statement hairstyle.
Choppy Layers
Choppy Layers
As a nod to the ’90s, our Creative Director Cat has revisited the Rachel haircut and given it a modern twist, with the length longer and the face-framing layers shorter to give it a freer loose feel. After colouring her model’s hair with microlights and balayage Cat created the haircut and then blow-dried the hair with Pureology Color Fanatic 21 Spray layered with L’Oreal Pli. Finally, she straightened the hair with new GHD Chronos Irons then finished off with GHD Shiny Ever Afte Shine Spray.
by Felicity Carter
Photography: Billy Tarlton
Make-Up: Angie Parker
Manicurist: Jada Ellize