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The Evolution of a Hairstyle (2)
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Another month forward in time shows Ms. Weaver’s hair again styled via a blown-straight look
and slightly-off center side parting. Large-barreled hot rollers or perhaps Velcro rollers were probably used to create added volume at
the ends of the hair. This look is at once stylish, but soft and more romantic, and again works well to soften the angular features of
Ms. Weaver’s face.
January 2005, five months later, and we see Ms. Weaver’s hairstyle has again evolved. Cut into
a blunt bob, the hair is styled using the natural wave of Ms. Weaver’s hair. Styled straight the hair would fall below the shoulders,
but with the natural curl intact the length obviously becomes shorter. The curls are smoothed with anti-frizz serum and the hairstyle is
at once carefree and casual.
Fast forward to January 2006; here we see Ms. Weaver’s hair once more styled smooth, and the
cut returned to the razor textured bob she seems to favor most. This time, her hair is parted in the center in a short parting, is past
her shoulders in length, and has been likely styled with a flat iron to create the gentle curves you see.
Now we see the most recent version of Ms. Weaver’s signature style – cropped once more to neck
length, blunted, and with significantly shorter fringe. The style itself is barely changed. It is perhaps less textured, but is still
styled smooth and straight, yet by losing just a little of the hair’s length, the look is made fresh and new, but still undeniably a
traditional ‘Sigourney Weaver’ look.
So, you see, the subtle changes made over the course of months and years provide a nearly
endless variety of “looks”, all of which serve to flatter and refine Ms. Weaver’s appearance. If you keep in mind the different styling
methods available – those that are not chemically based and “permanent” – you can achieve a new look without sacrificing a style you
truly enjoy.
Evolving Styles – Halle Berry
For a contrast, we can take a look at Academy Award Winning actress, Halle Berry, who
happens also to be one of the celebrity faces of the Revlon Corporation. She is a stunning woman, almost universally acknowledged as
one of the most beautiful women in the world. She has also been known for her intensely varied hairstyles. From the gamine short crop
which caused such a sensation at the 2002 Academy Awards, to her current style of long curly tresses, Ms. Berry has had several looks
which are all equally attractive and flattering.
This photo, taken in 1992 at the MTV Video Music Awards, shows one of Ms. Berry’s earlier
looks. Close cropped at the sides and nape of the neck, the hair is styled to fullness and greater length at the parietal ridge and
top of the head with soft curls.
These photos are all from a similar period for Ms. Berry, showing her first with a short,
choppy razor cut, styled to flare out for a sassy, contemporary look. The style is great for Ms. Berry in that it draws attention to her
strongest, most-attractive features – her lovely, expressive eyes and the dramatic cheekbones.
The style soon evolved as the hair is lightened and has grown slightly longer, although the cut and styling remains identical to the
original style. Even with the added length, the style still flatters and draws the viewer’s attention to the greatest features of
Ms. Berry’s face.
The third style is an obviously-festive up-style created through the technique of twisting the hair in patterned sections to the back
of the scalp, ending in a quasi-fall of tight, springy curls. From appearances, this style may have been executed after allowing the
hair to grow a little more.
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Photographs provided by Photorazzi
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