Vidal Sassoon
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Vidal Sassoon (born January 17, 1928) was one of the most influential hair stylists of the mid-1960s. His works include the geometric, the wash-and-wear perm, and the "Nancy Kwan". They were all modern and low-maintenance. The hairstyles created by Sassoon relied on dark, straight, and shiny hair cut into geometric yet organic shapes.
In 1963, Sassoon created a short, angular hairstyle cut on a horizontal plane that was recreation of the classic "bob cut" His geometric haircuts seemed to be severely cut, but were entirely lacquer-free, relying on the natural shine of the hair for effect.
"Hair is nature's biggest compliment and the treatment of this compliment is in our hands. As in couture, the cut is the most important element... haircutting simply means design and this feeling for design must come from within." - Vidal Sassoon
Vidal Sassoon has given his name to a line of haircare products and to a chain of hair styling salons throughout the United Kingdom and the United States.
Unknown to most is that Vidal Sassoon volunteered for and fought in the Israeli army when the State of Israel was declared. Because of this, many Muslims and Arabs refuse to purchase Vidal Sassoon products.
External link
- Vidal Sassoon web site (http://www.vidalsassoon.co.uk/)
- The Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism (http://sicsa.huji.ac.il/)pt:Vidal Sassoon