PICTORIALAs a way to extend the floral designs woven into garments, Barcelona-based stylist Alexis Ferrer has developed a printing method that embellishes blunt bobs and Marcel waves with rich, colorful patterns inspired by the “best fabrics for.
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Spanish stylist and contemporary hairdresser Alexis Ferrer has been known for creating otherworldly hairstyles during his career of over 20 years, but he has changed the fashion trends with his innovative technique of vibrant photographic printing on human hair, which has never been used before.
It took years to develop until it opened a possibility to recreate complex and precise colorful designs and graphically tell a story on hair without having to dye it or use stencils.
Ferrer showcased his technique in his most recent renowned collection called La Favorite that combines his passion for technology, art, and nature in delicate and romantic hairstyles. The collection was inspired by the beautiful natural patterns of “the best fabrics for the French bourgeoisie during the XVIII century.”
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His most recent collection includes designs such as a model with a fringe, curled into a sleek wave, and adorned with beautiful images of leaves, flowers, butterflies and birds in a picturesque garden scene.
Another model was given a straight bob cut, with images of a rose plant printed over the top and sides of her hair.
He has worked as a hairdresser and stylist for more than 20 years and started the technique in 2012, which involves printing bespoke designs onto human hair, a technique he claims has never been done before
A third model rocked the flora and fauna images on sleek, straight hair, also featuring flowers, birds and leaves in a French bourgeoisie style.