A few weeks ago, I met Sufyan backstage at a shoot. Besides having an amazing time, he also did the hair of the models, and that hair looked incredibly good. When he mentioned that he works for Toni&Guy, does multiple fashion shows, and has won the Chair Talent Consumer award, I already knew enough. He's quite the talent, you see. You understand, I just had to ask him some hair-do questions.
Fashion Week
“This year, I participated in the shows at Lichting and House of Byfield. I really enjoyed both shows because they were so incredibly different. At Lichting, the looks were more natural with messy buns that had a bit of a beachy vibe, while at House of Byfield, there were more old-fashioned curls with quiffs.”
What are some things you've learned backstage?
“Backstage, you need to be very focused, embrace stress, and be flexible. A designer can have a whole plan in mind for the looks, but at the moment of the show, everything can change completely. You have to be able to adapt quickly. Ultimately, you want to make the result as beautiful as possible, even without preparation. Furthermore, you always need to have your gear in order. Hairspray, pins, you just can't do without them. And don't forget the dry shampoo. A model walks multiple shows in a day, and that can make the hair quite dirty from all the products that have been used earlier. With dry shampoo, it all looks just a bit cleaner.”
What trends can we translate from the catwalk to the street?
“What we've seen a lot on the catwalk are loose waves, beachy curls, messy buns, casual ponytails, and long bobs. All looks that are quite achievable to do yourself. You can make curls a bit wilder and messier with a sea salt spray, for example. The updos are also fun to create yourself. Shape your hair with a curling iron or straightener and mess it all up with a product. Don't make it too tight and neat; some strands should fall out for that nonchalant look.
In terms of color, we've seen a lot of bronde. It's between blonde and brown with caramel tones, and then there's some lighter blonde mixed in for a natural look. We've also seen a lot of natural regrowth/roots that flow beautifully into the colored ends of the hair.
In three weeks, I'm going to London for Toni&Guy London Mainstage. The new collection of this year will be showcased with a very large fashion show. I'm really curious about the upcoming collection, with the hairstyles, the looks, and the colors.”
“I always say; how your hair looks is how you feel.”
Do's and don'ts
Do's
“I always say; how your hair looks is how you feel.” For that, you need to take good care of your hair. Nowadays, so much is done with hair in terms of styling that it's not always good for your healthy locks. So use good care products like masks, treatments, and protective products. And if you color your hair, use Olaplex. It protects your hair from damage from color, and it works incredibly well.”
Don'ts
“The so-called ombre. Don't do it. Many girls want an ombre look and then do it themselves, but that just doesn't work. It's a contrast from dark to light and vice versa, and it has to be done without you literally seeing a stripe in your hair. Also, I hate neat and lacquered curls that just came out of the curling iron. Brush them out! Oh, and people who do nothing with their hair. Terrible. You should really put some effort into it because that's how you won't be seen by others.”
Signature look
“The look I love to create for people is raw, messy, but incredibly sexy. I like to create a hairstyle that you can do a lot with. For example, you can wear it to work during the day, then with a small adjustment to a drink, and then go out. So I always give the hair a lot of texture and movement without it becoming frumpy or glamorous. I also like to keep the hair nonchalant so that it looks cool, but not too much.”
Style icon
“For me, it's the Olsen twins; Mary-Kate and Ashley. I think they really have their own touch with everything they do and how they look. They love to be different and do what they want. I can relate to that.”
