The Garage Magazine ‘Fractal Affinities’ editorial is filled with sculptural afro hairstyles. From undulating braids to multi-hued curls and puffy pom-poms, the looks are fun, flirty and entirely experimental. The photo shoot taps into the eccentric and booming hair industry for black women.
Lensed by Belarus-born photographer Elle Muliarchyk, the Garage Magazine ‘Fractal Affinities’ editorial stars Ataui Deng, Jeneil Williams, Cora Keegan and Nairoby Matos. Appearing in the publication’s spring and summer 2012 issue, the photo shoot is as vibrant as a rainbow. The models were elegantly styled by Jenke-ahmed Tailly. Nevertheless, it is the masterpiece works of hairstylists Astou Toure and Thomas Dunkin that rightfully steal the show. From bold updos to tight curls, the hairstyles push a variety of aesthetic boundaries.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Experimental Hair Styling
- The trend of bold and experimental hair styling in the black women hair industry is on the rise, creating opportunities for innovative haircare and styling products.
- Sculptural Hair Art
- The trend of sculptural hair art presents opportunities for artists to create unique and intricate works of art using hair as their medium and push the boundaries of traditional hair styling.
- Multi-hued Curls
- The trend of multi-hued curls presents opportunities for hair dye companies to create new and unique hair color combinations that cater to the demand for bold and eccentric looks.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Beauty and Personal Care
- The beauty and personal care industry can leverage the trend of experimental hair styling by creating new products that cater to the needs of individuals who want to express themselves through bold and unique hairstyles.
- Fashion and Photography
- The fashion and photography industries can take advantage of the trend of sculptural hair art by incorporating hair as a medium for creating unique and eye-catching works of art that push the boundaries of traditional fashion and photography.
- Hair Dye and Coloring
- The hair dye and coloring industry can capitalize on the trend of multi-hued curls by creating new and exciting color combinations that cater to the demand for bold and eccentric hair colors.
