# Textured Tresses Photography Reta2 by X-presion Showcases Revolutionary Hair Coloring Techniques By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reta2-by-xpresion References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Reta2/4818033) & [x-presion.eu](http://www.x-presion.eu) The photo series titled RETA2 by X-presion showcases some very [experimental hair coloring techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aging-disgracefully-collection). Hot on the heels of such beauty fads as candy-colored hair, ombre dye jobs and more, this series will inspire women to take their individuality and looks to a whole new level. Shot by photographer Gustavo Lopez Mañas, RETA2 by X-presion revolves around hairstyles that mimic the aesthetic of scales, linen, padded leather, knit wool, crystals and willows. Bringing a three-dimentional relief to straight hair, they are more [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-steinberg-and-associates) than wearable hairstyles. The images themselves appear to be part of an [artistic photoshoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-character-hair). The hair hangs in front of each model like a moving canvas. The looks in RETA2 by X-presion were perfected with dark lips by makeup artist Yurema Villa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Experimental Hair Coloring Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new hair coloring techniques that push the boundaries of creativity and individuality. - **Artistic Hairstyles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create hairstyles that blend art and fashion, transforming hair into a moving canvas. - **Three-dimensional Relief Hairstyles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent hairstyles that mimic textures and materials, bringing a three-dimensional element to straight hair. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Haircare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new hair products and tools that facilitate experimental hair coloring techniques and artistic hairstyles. - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and photography to create visually stunning images that showcase unique hairstyles as works of art. - **Makeup Artistry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with hairstylists to develop makeup techniques and products that complement and enhance artistic hairstyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Facing Hair Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aveda-vibe-collection.md) - [Expressive Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-in-color.md) - [AI-Generated Hair Color Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refa-ai-color-recipe-pro.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Hair Repair Web Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hair-rescue.md) - [Delicately Patterned Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kustaa-saksi1.md) - [Defiant Hair Color Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aging-disgracefully-collection.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Multi-Dimensional Hair Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dphues-color-dream.md)