BEAUTY UNDERGROUND VOLUME FOUR | SOLIPSISM WINTER 2014-2015

Photographer: Tania Quintani l la www.tqphoto.comHair : Shawna Parvin, National Educator for AquageMake-­up: Clarissa Luna @ Art ists by Timothy PrianoWardrobe: Brandy Joy Smith @ Wilhelmina ModelsModel : Chelsie Franz

Photographer: Damien Carney Hair : Damien Carney www.damiencarney.comMake-­up: Aeriel D'Andrea PayneWardrobe Styl ing: Rod Novoa

By Nicole Marcel l i

Photographer: Nicole Marcel l iwww.nicolemarcel l iphotography.comHair , Make-­up and Fashion Styl ing: Charl ie Price www.charl iepricehair .comAddit ional Hair Styl ist : Bonnie Weigle and Stephan LaurenModels: Lauren Farmer, Lauren Hogue and Models: Lauren Farmer, Lauren Hogue and Nora O’Nei l @ Donna Baldwin Agency Jazmyn Brown @ BarbizonMadison Spialek, Freelance

oceanby Lisa Yamasaki

photography by Takuya Shima

By Anna Paccito

Photographer: Ara Sassoonianwww.arasassoonian.comHair : Anna PaccitoMake-­up: Ekaterina Ulyanoff

By Charl ie PricePhotography by Alain Camporiva

Photographer: Joseph Cartr ight www.cartr ight .comConcept, Hairstyl ing, Color and Art ist ic Direct ion: Chrystofer Benson www.chrystoferbenson.comMake-­up: Daniel le Donahue

By Sal MisseriPhotography Hannah Dexter

Model: Jovanna Flor

By Michael Anthony

Model: Michi BlandMake-­up: Summer Johnson

Model: Yanl in Bradley Make-­up: Christ ine Rodriguez

Model: Megumi MunakataMake-­up : Yuki HabaStyl ist : Er i SugiyamaHorn Sculpture: Yuma Takaishi

By Sylv ie Blum

Photographer: Sylv ie Blumwww.sylv ie-­blum.comModel: V Nixiewww.vnix ie . tumblr .comHair styl ing and Make-­up: V Nixie using indie hairHaircut and color: Charl ie Price andScruples Hair Care Design TeamScruples Hair Care Design TeamClothing: Issey Miyake

By  Charl ie  Pr icePhotography  by  Melanie  Watson

Photographer: Melanie Watsonwww.melaniewatsonphoto.comHair : Charl ie Pricewww.charl iepricehair .comHair Color: Tina Marie ZaccagnaKatie Renshaw Nielsen using Scruples Hair CareScruples Hair CareMake-­up: Li l l ian Marsh Fashion Styl ing: Charl ie PriceModels: Lauren Hogue, Karly Porter,Jessica Nazarenus @ Donna Baldwin AgencyTiger Kaufman and Madison Spialek, FreelanceMadison Spialek, Freelance

By Nicole Marcel l i

Photographer: Nicole Marcel l iwww.nicolemarcel l iphotography.comHair , Make-­up and Fashion Styl ing: Charl ie Pricewww.charl ieprice.comModels: Lauren Farmer, Nora O’Nei l @ Donna Baldwin AgencyJazmyn Brown @ Barbizon Southwest and Madison Spialek, Freelance

By Matthew Dickstein

Photographer: Matthew Dicksteinwww.dukephoto.netModel: Amy Jones Make-­up: Isabelle Kai

By David MaderichPhotography: Roberto Ligrest i

Photographer: Roberto Ligrest iwww.robertol igrest i .comMake-­up: David Maderich for MAC Cosmeticswww.davidmaderich.comHair : Kristan Seraf ino and Hope DomsModel: Jennifer Lorae Onvie

By David CorbettPhotography by John Rawson

By Oscar and Wendy Bond

By Lisa Vann and Charlie PricePhotography by Melanie Watson

Photographer: Melanie Watsonwww.melaniewatsonphoto.comHair: Lisa Vann and Charlie Price for Vann Edge Salon Seattle.Model: Seattle. Models Guild

By Rodney Ray

bathing suit -­ Norma Kamalishoes -­ Lanvin

both pagestop -­ Valentino

jacket -­ vintagetop -­ agent provocateurbottom -­ Norma KamaliShoes -­ Casadie

opposite

top -­ Acne

jacket -­ vintagetop -­ YSLskirt -­ Acne

Photographer: Rodney RayHair and Make-­up: Erin Ayanian Monroe @ Cloutier Remix Styling by: Shinko & Peter @ The Rex AgencyModel: Mariea Goss @ Donna Baldwin Agency

By Vito Mazza Salon Photography by Melanie Watson

Photographer: Melanie Watsonwww.melaniewatsonphoto.comHair and Make-­up: Vito Mazza Teamwww.vitomazza.com

B y W i l l i a m E d g e

p h o t o g r a p h y b y k e v i n a l e x a n d e r

DESPERADO

Photographer: Kevin Alexanderwww.kalexanderfotography.comHair: William Edge for Vann Edge Salon, Seattle

By Brian and Sandra SmithPhotography Roberto Ligresti

Photographer: Roberto Ligresti Hair: Brian and Sandra SmithMake-­up: David Maderich for MAC CosmeticsFashion Styling: Rod Novoa

By Greta CostonPhotography by Joseph Cartright

Photographer: Joseph Cartright www.cartright.comConcept, Hairstyling andArtistic Direction: Greta CostonHair Color: Greta CostonMake-­up: Danielle DonahueWardrobe Styling: Greta CostonWardrobe Styling: Greta Coston

MARCO ANTONIO

ARTIST

DRIVEBy Rodney Ray

colorcode

By Chrystofer Benson and Charlie PriceFashion by Mondo Guerra

Photography by Melanie Watson

Photographer: Melanie Watsonwww.melaniewatsonphoto.comHair: Chrystofer Benson and Charlie PriceAdditional Hair Stylists: J Audrey Nelsonand Greta CostonMake-­up: Lindsay AmbrosioFashion Designer: Mondo GuerraFashion Designer: Mondo GuerraModels: Barbizon Southwest

INERTIABy Misha Belfer and Charlie Pric

Photography by Kevin Alexander

dress, Leka tights, Fogal shoes, Christian Louboutin

sweater, Franziska Fox leggings, Sonia Rykiel tights, Fogal shoes, Steve Madden hair product, Scruples HighDefinition Shaping Spray

dress, Franziska Fox tights, Fogal lipstick, MAC Cosmetics

blouse, Leka vintage leather skirt, Claude Montana hair product, Evo Love Touch Shine Spray

jacket, Leka leggings, Sonia Rykiel eye make-­up, MAC Cosmetics Black Track Fluid Liner

dress worn as cape, Nirco Castillo leather jacket, Stylist's own skirt, vintage tights, Fogal shoes, Christian Louboutin

Photographer: Kevin AlexanderHair: Misha Belfer and Charlie PriceHair: Misha Belfer and Charlie PriceMake-­up: Lindsay AmbrosioFashion Stylist: Charlie PriceProduction Assistant: Katie BrennerModels: Crosby Chipman and Kari Riley @ Revolution Management

from russiawith love

By Lisa Vann

Lordship Park

By Chrystofer Benson

Photographer: Zoe Christou WelshHairstylists: Chrystofer Benson, Danielle Keasling, Kelli HoffMake-­up Artist: Melissa SophiaWardrobe Styling: Zoe Christou Welsh

BAD G I R LB y J a k e T h o m p s o n

Photographer: Jake Thompson Hair: Jake ThompsonMake-­up: Jillyn Neslen Model: Alex Finch

VACANCY

By Danielle Keasling and Kelli HoffPhotography by Will Mydell

Photographer: Will MydellHair: Danielle Keasling and Kelli HoffHair Assistant: Bryan WayneMake-­up: Verando Marshall

subjectBy Paul Miller

Dries Van Noten blouse, $1,435 Max, maxclothing.comMichi bra, $85Goldyn, shopgoldyn.com

Giada Forte top, $420SEA blouse, $350 Both are from MAX, maxclothing.com

Dries Van Noten blouse, $1,435Max, maxclothing.comMichi bra, $85Goldyn, shopgoldyn.com

Ryan Roche sweater, $695Goldyn, shopgoldyn.com Vertu, vertu.net

Rogue motorcycle jacket, $430 Vertu, vertu.net

IRO vest, $403 Goldyn, shopgoldyn.comRogue skirt, $305Vertu, vertu.net

Photographer: Paul MillerHair: Charlie PriceFashion Styling: Georgia Alexia Benjou Model: Dani Rose @ Donna Baldwin Agency

Rick Owens jacket, $1,830, and Giada Forte shorts, $430. Both MAX, maxclothing.com

By Vivienne MackinderPhotography by Roberto Ligresti

New  Wave

Photography: Roberto LigrestiHair: Vivienne Mackinder, Founder of HairDesignertv.comMake-­up: David MaderichFashion Styling: Montgomery FrazierLocation: HairDesignerTV studio, three-­day photo shoot workshop

PaxxBy Charlie Price

Photography by Hunter Helmstaedter

Photographer: Hunter HelmstaedterHair and Make-­up: Charlie PriceModel: Paxx DeWolfe

TheSensualWorldBy Charlie PricePhotography by Lynzi Judish

Photographer: Lynzi Judishwww.lynzijudish.comHair: Charlie PriceMake-­up: Karly PorterModels: Ariel Thompson, Karly Porter and Daniel Jurgs @ Donna Baldwin AgencyKevin Alexander and Brandan Rader.

opusBy Alain Pereque

Photography by John Rawson

Photographer: John Rawsonwww.therawsonpartnership.netHair: Alain Pereque for Saco HairMake-­up: Sevan Tatoulian

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MARIOZOOTS

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EccentricBy Kevin Alexander

Sweater, D'Ora TokaiShorts, D'Ora TokaiHosiery, Stylist’s ownShoes, Carolinna Espinosa

Coat and Skirt-­ D'ora Tokai

Head Piece, D'Ora TokaiSweater, D'Ora TokaiShirt, Eli NoirSkirt, D'Ora TokaiHosiery, Stylist’s own

Dress, D'Ora TokaiHosiery, Stylist’s ownShoes, Carolinna Espinosa

Photographer: Kevin Alexanderwww.kalexanderfotography.comHair: Steve Trujillo for El SalonFashion Styling: Amber AlexandriaModel: Cindy Yan @ Wilhelmina Denver

Coat, D'Ora Tokai

RAG

AND

BONE

By Duke Shoman

rushBy Charlie Price and Chrystofer Benson

Photography by Alain Camporiva

Photography: Alain CamporivaHair: Chrystofer Benson and Charlie PriceMake-up: Lindsay AmbrosioModels: Ming Min L, Than Ngo, Kerry Barley, Bree Bitz and Abella Harlow @ Donna Baldwin Agency

BADLANDS

By Nicole Higgins and Brad Van Dyke Photography by Kevin Alexander

Photographer: Kevin Alexanderwww.kalexanderfotography.comHair: Nicole Higgins Assisted by Aspen Rae and Jennifer Gilbert Make-­up: Brad Van Dyke Assisted by Justin Williams and Kayla Davis for the Three Cutters teamKayla Davis for the Three Cutters teamFashion Styling: Nicole Higgins Models: Alex Terranova, Liv Walker, Aine Brynn and Nora O’Neil @ Donna Baldwin Agency

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BOSTONTHE LOFT SALON BY MICHAEL ALBOR 253 NEWBURY STREET BOSTON, MA 02116 PH: 617.536.5638WWW.THELOFTSALONBOSTON.COM

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Kevin Alexander

“He is a bug freak!” Alexander says of Leal. The latter relishes the chance to hunt for rare bug species, and keeps a collection of mounted insects at the couple’s Denver apartment.

“I tried to get him into the whole photography, video and fashion thing,” Alexander says. “But it just wasn’t his thing. Now he’s been trying to get me into the insect stuff, which I kind-­of like…”

“We’re so different that at the end of the day, we complement each other.”

Many of the fashion-­industry people who work with Alexander find that his photography compliments them.compliments them.

“Kevin is a great person,” says Diana Gormley, modeling division director at Denver’s Donna Baldwin Agency and co-­owner of Revolution Management. “(He is) kind, exciting and passionate with huge potential and a bright future.”

Gormley has a longstanding professional relationship with Alexander because, she says, he constantly strives to be creative and cutting edge. Commitment, she adds, sets Alexander apart constantly strives to be creative and cutting edge. Commitment, she adds, sets Alexander apart from other photographers. “He is always trying new things and continuing to grow and do more.”

Los Angeles modeling industry executive Marcia Rothschild Moellers notes Alexander’s profession-­alism. He learns quickly, and moves with the trends.

“(Kevin) is a really nice guy who likes to help people,” says Moellers, scouting director for Bravo Models. “He’s just a great guy to deal with.”

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Tiger Kaufman

Photographer: Dana Pennington

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BEAUTY UNDERGROUNDUNDERGROUNDARTISTLindsay Ambrosio

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Caleb Gardner

BEAUTY UNDERGROUNDUNDERGROUNDARTISTNicole Marcelli

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Karly Porter

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Hunter Helmstaedter

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Sarah LaVigne

BEAUTY UNDERGROUNDUNDERGROUNDARTISTIra Pope Sage

Sage continues to expand his brand, thanks in large part to the endless audience served up by contemporary social media.

Through various online platforms but most especially photo-­driven Instagram, Sage strikes the winning, elusive balance between flaunting his professional chops while illuminating his silver-­tongued, fun-­loving persona.

“If it weren’t for social media, there’s no way that I could have (started my own business),” he says. “I use it as much as I can.”

That means posting on-­stage, hair-­show rock star action shots where Sage and his experimental fashions are as much a part of the experience as his edgy cutting techniques, alongside up-­dates from his periodic “crunch challenges,” and party pics from whatever concert or club grabbed the man’s attention on a given day.

“He is very charismatic, very charming and really funny,” says longtime friend and hair model Sophia Ignadiou. “He always likes to make people laugh.”

But no matter how much Sage jokes with clients, fools around with friends, or shocks social media followers with his latest personal style transformation, Ignadiou says there is one domi-­nant characteristic that people always notice about this guy: His dedication to cutting, and his palpable talent.

“I’ve had my hair done by him on numerous occasions,” says Ignadiou, a 28-­year-­old dancer and student. “I always go in with an idea of what I want, and he always takes it to another level and makes it 10 times better than what I wanted.”

While working for Paul Mitchell, Sage became "besties" with international salon star D.J. Muldoon, who spent eight years with that company as haircutting director. Now Muldoon, whom Sage lov-­ingly refers to as "Geeza" after the British slang for a street-­smart old man, also runs his own education company called theFactory (thefactoryhair.com) out of San Diego.

"Ira brings an originality to the industry," Muldoon says. "He is a true innovator when it comes to his art and craft." 

But Muldoon's accolades go beyond the chair to the heart of a salon-­world creative who can now count thousands of social media followers among his fans.

"(Ira) is one of the most selfless people I know and will do just about anything for anyone in need," Muldoon concludes. "But most of all, he brings joy and laughter to many, including myself."

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Douglas McCoy

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photography: Roberto Ligrestihwww.robertoligresti.comHair: Evie Johnson

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