Leading Global Haircare Brand Schwarzkopf Professional recently announced Essential Looks 2023, a flagship property by the brand that delivers key trends in hair. Flagging off Essential Looks in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi and concluding it in Kolkata, lead stylists Deepak Jalhan and VaishakhiHaria, deep dived into haircut and Color trends for 2023.
Essential looks- a trend-based educational tool, curates the latest movements in hair and Fashion. Kickstarting it by unravelling three key globaltrends- Virtual Eden, Selfhood and Misfits, Essential Looks reveals these trends that dictate everything- from the catwalk to theHigh Street.
Taking inspiration from this, for this edition,we have partnered with some of the industry’s most sought-aftertalents-Deepak Jalhan and Vaishakhi Haria. Both established, they have brought a unique groupof artisans together, who are unitednot only by their level of expertiseand knowledge but also by theirpassion for hair. Our creators havenot only played their part, craftingthe inspirational hair and imagery. We place Hairdressers at the centre of everything we do and Essential Looks is an important part of how they bring that to life by delivering the tools and support hairdressers needtoday, to become the hairdresser they wantto be tomorrow.
This season our 3 diverse trends are basedaround the growing importance of energy and feelingwhen it comes to defining both the individual’s and thecollective’s sense of style and aesthetic. Inspired by Virtual Eden, Elysian Fields – a futuristic romanticism that is realised by longflowing hair and silhouette-hugging garments. Oneself, taking a cue from Selfhood expressesthe undone textures and youthful optimism are a window into the new generation and their carefreepursuit of protopian living, where it’s more aboutprogress rather than perfection.And finally, Beatniks, derived from The Misfits trend represent those who colour outside the lines, who reject theestablished way of things and live in the shadows.
Commenting on the launch of Essential Looks 2023, Deepak Jalhan said “I am thrilled to partner with Schwarzkopf Professional to launch the first edition of Essential Looks in India. Over the past couple of months, we have worked extensively to curate ideas that are not only artistic but also wearable. Our collaborative vision for Essential Looks is for it to be a platform for all things creative in hair, a tool to predict and direct trends and set a benchmark for fellow artists”
Commenting on the launch of Essential Looks 2023, VaishakhiHaria said “As a hair artist, I always wanted to create a property like Essential Looks, a one stop place for the latest in hair trends. When Schwarzkopf Professional approached me for Essential Looks, I was excited on curating it with them. We have created a creative platform that will empower artists with freedom to express themselves Heres to many more editions of Essential Looks”
