I was asked to be lead hairstylist for designer Stevie Boi by High Definition Professional's Heather King. Prior to leaving for NYC Heather sent me the looks requested by Stevie Boi. The hairstyles were slicked back wet hair, cornrows and standing high ponytails. I created two quick tutorials of which I shared with the team prior to arriving in New York.
the hair team with the models Hi Definition Professional
Once in NYC we had just completed one show and loaded into the Uber and headed towards Pennsylvania Hotel for Stevie Boi's "NOIR" SS18 show presented by Walk Fashion Show.
The models
The hotel was filled with models, hair and make up artists. We had a total of 50 models to complete with a team of 13 hair & make up artists. I split our team into groups based on skill and comfort level. This way everyone was responsible for the same looks for continuity. As models came in I assessed what looks would work best on them based on their current hair and directed them to hair stylists that were strongest in certain areas.
backstage essentials
hairstylists, Chrystal Lotz and Jake Walker ready a model for the runway
Derek Moser and Matthew Tyldesley styling model, Tina Kay for the runway
The hair looks were created using Redken hairstyling. The high ponytails required a directional blow-dry upwards using Guts 10 spray foam. Hair was then put into a pontail. Next the model leaned forward and Two hairstylists had to work together and wrap the base of the ponytail using elastic cording. The elastic had to be taught in order for the ponytails to stand on their own.
Matthew Tyldesley and Jake Walker creating a high pony on model, Claudia.
Make up was soft and natural with a smoky eye, bronzer and defined brow.
hair styled by Tiffany Brown & Michelle Renee Make up Nu Evolution Cosmetics
Braids for Days Hair by Tiffany Brown & Michelle Renee
Slay Models pose for the camera. Hair: High Definition Professional Make up Nu Evolution Cosmetics
Runway look Hair: Matthew Tyldesley & Derek Moser
image : ELLE Hong Kong
Model: Sanvernetas Thomas
Hair: Ashley Ortiz
Image: ELLE Hong Kong
One thing I think is really cool is working with the same models. You run into them backstage working shows over the years. It's really cool to be on this journey in the beauty industry and to follow the models, make up artists, photographers and designers grow.
Selfie time with Claudia & Sanvernetas
Model: Rain Klutts
Hair: Matthew Tyldesley & Ashley Ortiz
Image: ELLE Hong Kong
Model Claudia Charriez
Hair: Matthew Tyldesley & Jake Walker
Image: ELLE Hong Kong
Male Models ready to rock the runway
Model Jose Costelo Branco
Hair: Matthew Tyldesley & Mikki Conway
Make up: Isidro Valencia & Jeromy Adams
Image: ELLE Hong Kong
Models always striking a pose
BTS runway show video Stevie Boi SS 18 by Logan Curtis
Phoenix Risen Productions
Below are two of the quick tutorials I created based on Stevie Boi's Imagery for the stylists to review prior to his show.
Runway Looks: Stevie Boi SS 18 Wet Look Tutorial
Runway Looks: Stevie Boi SS 18 High Ponytail Tutorial
Model Claudia Charriez escorts Designer, Stevie Boi
NYFW was another success and dream come true. I look forward to the next opportunity. I am grateful to my team and to Hi Definition Professional and to Stevie Boi.