Asif Yvette – AW09

 
The creative minds at Asif Yvette have done it again with a selection of hairstyles for the autumn and winter seasons that are quirky, stylish, and high-impact. These looks highlight the best features of the hair and combine them with appropriate colors and styling to create unique and memorable hairstyles.
 
From up-styles to revisited classic looks to the gravity-defying arrangements that Asif Yvette is known for, these styles are guaranteed to be the talk of the town.
 

Up-Style with Waves and Curls

 
The lush waves and structured curls of this up-style are shaped into an asymmetrical, puffed-up look. The faun-toned beige-blonde color is subtly highlighted with neutral tones of cream and wheat.
 
The styling features a mélange of techniques, including some ruffling and backcombing to create lift and internal structure. The foreground showcases a smoothed-out curl shaped into a forehead corkscrew, serving as a focal point and emphasizing the vertical lines of the style.
 

Silky Smooth Bob

 
This is a dramatic reimagining of the classic bob, elevated to new levels of intensity. Executed in silky-smooth platinum locks, the haircut features razor-sharp edges and clean, hard lines. Deep undercutting ensures freedom of movement around the perimeter and allows the hair to curve inward with minimal effort in styling.
 
The hairstyle is likely achieved through a blow-out with a round brush to create the inward bend, followed by flat iron smoothing for a glossy, glassy finish.
 

Coronet of Braided Hair

 
This sable brunette’s hair is crafted into a sculptural element inspired by the classic beehive hairdos of yesteryear. With the nape, sides, and crown smoothed forward, the hair is backcombed and ruffed to add volume and structure, then molded into a cylindrical roll that is anchored and adorned with a coronet of braided hair.
 
This may not be a hairstyle for every occasion, but it demonstrates skillful execution of techniques with masterful flair.
 

Curls and Tendrils

 
Starting with a long-layered haircut in sable locks, the hair is curled to add volume and movement. The top section is swept forward and back over the top of the head, while the nape area is swept fan-like to blend with the sides and crown sections.
 
Building on the curls and adding structural strength through backcombing and product, the hair is shaped into a broad fan of silken protein. The curls and tendrils create a lacy effect, adding texture to the overall look.
 
Hair: Asif Yvette, Birmingham
Photography: Richard Miles
Makeup: Justine Collins