What the sea wants, the sea gets.

This is what happens to photo shoots that don’t work.

Some things we plan, we sit and we invent and we plot and cook up,

But not all these well-rehearsed visions of exaggerated life I call photo shoots go well. Take this little shoot I call “what the sea wants, the sea gets”.

It all started with a simple idea, to stretch myself as a hairstylist, to go further than just a pretty haircut on a pretty girl. And then it came to me, what if I photographed a girl underwater, her hair would float majestically in the big blue yonder.

I got all excited and organized a photographer that was willing and able, and a few beautiful people in a family friends pool.

We thought we could pitch the photo to Levi, Mount Franklin Water, any hair care companies et al.

 And this is what happened. 

The hair extensions that I carefully placed in the models hair kept coming out. So after a couple of frames the model had to come out of the pool, and get the hair extensions back in her hair. We sent the image to everyone, Levi, Globe, Mooks, Nudie Jeans, Aqua, Wella, L`Oreal, Mount Franklin to name a few. And not one company replied. Not one phone call, not one email.  On top of that, all involved with the shoot caught the cold, I mean everybody, the models, the photographer, the stylist, the assistants and myself all had to have four days off. And what went wrong is that is hard to convince people that I, in fact had spent hours doing hair for this shoot.

 And the shoot never went anywhere.

 All what remains is here for your viewing pleasure.

Who are you this time?

This is a little something I did a while back.

Sonic Youth part 1.

Okay, so I'm writing for a web-zine called stylestreet.com.au which is for hairdressers about hairdressers by hairdressers. My article is based on the 10 questions idea.   

Apparently there has been a drop in numbers for apprentice hairdressers. So lets ask the youth what they think... This article can also be found at

www.stylestreet.com.au

Meet Harley.

JPR: How are you and where are you?

HL:I’m good thank you very much. I live in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Where I have lived all my life.

JPR:How long have you been in the hairdressing?

HL:I’ve been in the game now for about 3yrs,compriseing of Hairdressing Pre-Apprentship Coarse, cert 2 at Chisholm Institute Dandenong. And junior apprentice in a salon in Melbourne city I also attend trade school at Biba Academy.

JPR:Where have you worked?

HL:I worked at Worksense Haircutters at their Queen st salon for the majority of my apprenticeship, which is best described as an up market

Salon. In truth, this for me was both fruitful and frustrating. I am now doing some part-time work with Elliot Beautiful Hair, which is located in South Yarra Melbourne. Which has been a refreshing and relaxing environment of which I haven’t experienced in a salon so far.

JPR:Where did you start and why hairdressing?

HL:I started at Chisholm Institute doing cert2 coarse in hairdressing to make sure that it was a right fit for me, and also to have some basic skills for work in a salon.

I tend to get that question a lot, it’s a bit frustrating. I tend to say why not hairdressing? Visually I find hairdressing interesting and creative especially cutting! To see a client visually change from new style excites me.

As a career its always changing which is good as you will never get bored with your job an the industry will never die.

JPR:What are you working on at the moment?

HL:I’m not working for a salon as such at the moment, however, I am studying at Biba Academy for two days a week while I seek an apprenticeship with a salon, or I may continue at Biba Academy fulltime to get my Hairdressing qualification quicker.

JPR:Top 10 products/tools in your kit and why?

HL:Tools-carbon comb create for men’s cutting, ghd's for styling hairups, good set of clips is a must for cutting an styling, a wooden vented round brush great for blow drying. Fringe pins are a handy tool to have in your bag at all times for hair ups

Products-American crew styling products fiber/defining paste great for men’s styling, Aveada air control hair spray has great hold for hair ups and after blow dry. Kevin Murphy angel wash shampoo and conditioner great for fine and damaged hair.

JPR:What has been your career highlight?

HL:To be honest with you my career has been not as fruitful as I would like it to be.

But the one thing that has stood out for me so was the opportunity to work, train and learn from stylists such as Jean-Paul Rosette who has been a great inspiration. He's a unique individual like I am, so I hope that I can build myself a career around my personality like he has. And there are stylist like Ivan Constable an Daniel Ravech that have been in the industry a long time, I won’t say how long, but I was fortunate to work with these stylists very early on in my career and hope to match and surpass them one day!

JPR:What are the biggest problems facing apprentice hairdressers today?

HL:Where to start with this question? Well, I was let go from my apprenticeship very suddenly and without any warning with a year and half left to go, it was very disappointing as I had invested good amount of my time an career with the salon in the hope of getting adequate training which turned out I didn’t get enough, of which is now hindering my chances of getting another apprenticeship with a new salon, as I am behind the eight ball with my training. I spent a good amount of time wining over the senior staff so I could blow-dry and style some of their clients in the busier days and nights. Then suddenly another 2nd yr apprentice was hired who had on-floor experience,, which was very disappointing. The one thing that has kept me seeking employment in hairdressing was the reaction from most the senior staff not to happy about me getting let go from the salon and a few of them have been in regular contact with are  making sure that I am pursuing hairdressing which has given me a lot of confidence that I can succeed in hairdressing as a stylist. So I think one of the biggest problems for apprentices is finding a salon that is committed to seeing you through the three years of your apprenticeship and the training that is necessary.

The one thing I noticed at trade school amongst the other

Apprentices is they tend to bounce a lot between salons, moving from one job to the next. I believe this is not good to bounce around from salon to salon while you are trying to learn a skill set and a trade for a career.

For me the biggest problem as an apprentice has been getting a real chance to implement what I've leant at trade school to work on the floor in a salon environment. I don’t know if that was just the salon I was working for, however I find that in-salon training is inadequate, as some owners don’t put in the time to teach me or other apprentices. Once a week training after hours on one model is not efficient enough.

I think employers just need to have confidence in their juniors as opposed to feeling like we cost the salon money. We (the juniors) are here to work

JPR:How can we get in contact with you?

 

HL:There are many ways that you get in touch with me in the 21st century.

harlism@hotmail.com

Then there there’s Facebook,

http://www.facebook.com/people/Harley-Clinton-Lewis/646784047

And Myspace,

http://www.myspace.com/heardthatsoundamileaway

And at last twitter,

http://twitter.com/unclerev

www.chisholm.edu.au

 http://www.biba.com.au/

Man that hair is Killer.

Man that hair is Killer, is a comment I heard at the Style Melbourne shoot.

This is a sneak peak at the huge hair I did for said photo shoot.

Details to come.

www.stylemelbourne.com

Start breaking my heart

I don’t normally post pictures of haircuts here, however, I was doing my rounds on the Wide World Web when I stumbled on some photos of haircuts I like at the moment. It struck me that they all have one thing in common, as you can see for yourself.

Everywhere I look I see blunt cut hair.

It kind of reminds me of lovers past. Or should I say, a lover past. Do you remember that kooky girl at school who wore black all the time, smoked cigarettes, had an English accent, listened to Kate Bush and used to loiter around the art department? Well, her name is Abbie and Abbie was everything, She was my first real crush I had with an older girl. We dated in high school, I was a pimply 15 year old and she was 17.  When I say date, I really mean I hung out with her for three months until it ended very abruptly.

One minute we are making out in her bedroom to the sounds of Nick Cave, the next, she started hanging around Neil. All I knew about Neil was he was at university and drove a car. 

And now I hate everybody bearing the name Neil the world over, forever more. 

Neoclassic Man - Redux

This is just to remind you all of a previous post i wrote a couple of months back

about modern mens hair titled

neoclassic man.

It is finally published at Cosmetiholic.com and an excuse to put up another photo of Morrissy

For the complete story please click

http://www.cosmetiholic.com/

Check it out.

Also if you have been in a coma for the last two decades

and not familiar with

Morrissy or his music please visit

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrissey

http://www.myspace.com/morrissey

MARYON 2010 LOOK BOOK

I had so much fun doing this shoot as you can tell by the end result.

For further information about

Maryon.

Please visit

www.maryon.com.au

This Charming Man

HAIRSTYLIST PROFILE

SIMON SETTER

Jean-Paul: How are you and where are you?

Simon: Really well sitting on my balcony on a rare sunny morning in London after  just coming back from a week in Istanbul.

JPR: How long have you been in the hairdressing game?

SS: 5yrs as a Thursday night Saturday boy 17 yrs professionally God that's 22yrs altogether! When i started i said I'd  try it out until i got bored! which I'm still not!

JPR: Where have you worked?

SS: Melbourne Australia - Tokyo Japan - New York USA - London UK - Berlin Germany - Milan Italy - Paris France - Havana Cuba and then pretty much where ever else I've travelled.

 JPR: Where did you start and why hairdressing?

 SS:"Feathers Hair"  Donvale, on a Saturday morning so i could get MY hair done . Then "Godfrey and Taylor" , Toorak to meet gay guys and make some cash till i started a sculpture degree. My mum was a hairdresser and i have always loved the sculptural element of it.

 JPR: What are you working on at the moment?

 SS: A Tatler beauty shoot based on the galaxy. A pilot for a new UK/TV show. Paloma Faith and a couple of weddings for the weekend.

JPR:  Top 10 products / tools in your kit and why?

SS:  " Phillip B" products"drop dead straightening baume" for its ease - Jet set hairspray for its beautiful smell and finish - Russian Amber shampoo for it opulence and rejuvenating qualities and his Shin Shine for its brilliant shine. "********" straightening and crimping irons all in one which are amazing. Japanese grips and pins because they are the best for hold and strength - "Fuji"- more Z - 5 1/2 inch scissors for there precision and beauty - Bumble and Bumble dry shampoo for texture -  Masson and Pearson cushion brush for great smoothing ability - Graphite combs for less static - Classic silk boar bristle round brush's for great volume and lift and Lado Pro paddle brush's for strength and control.

http://www.philipb.com

http://www.bumbleandbumble.com

JPR:  What has been your career highlight?

SS:  I have had many opportunities to work in the places and with the people i always wanted to from Beyonce to Vivienne Westwood and to name one highlight is hard. But if pushed I'd have to say becoming friends and working with the genius that was the stylist Isabella Blow  from campaigns for Tattler to Philip Treacy, Mc Queen to Bryan Ferry was always inspirational, amazing, fun and creative .The people she introduced me to are true world leaders of style and fashion.

JPR: What advice would you give a  young hairstylist?

SS:  Research research research know all about the past present and future, different eras and times. Align yourself with a company or stylist you really admire respect and believe in. Work hard but remember to have fun and enjoy it because it really is one of the most rewarding careers in the world.

JPR: How can we get in contact with you?

 SS:  settersimon2000@yahoo.com  or at SMITHS salon 57 Poland street Soho London.

JPR: Future Plans? 

SS: Many, there is talk of moving to LA. And then I've always had a strong passion for Art and I'd love to do something more with it in curating and dealing. Then every time i visit home i get a strong desire to move back and do something.So who knows but what ever happens I'll always be doing  something with hair.......

 

 

Sneak preview of Little Tailleur SS 09/10 look book

Click here to see other collections that I contributed to.

www.littletailleur.com.au

Little Tailleur

I used a wig for this shoot. 

The key for making a wig look real is to bind the model's head as closely as possible. 

Here is a brief "how to" guide.

1. Brush hair
2. Secure with pins flat to the head
3. Wrap head with medical gauze while removing pins
4. Tape gauze down
5. Cover model’s face with towel
6. Spray dark hair spray of gauze
7. Gently place wig and adjust
8. Secure adjustments at the back of wig
9. Thoroughly brush wig.
10. Cut to suit model.
11. Use gloss to style
12. Use fringe pins to add texture

Please visit 

www.littletailleur.com.au

 for the complete shoot.

Twitter

I confess. I’m a newly converted disciple of twitter.

For those who don’t know about Twitter, it’s best described as a free social messaging utility for staying connected in real-time.

So after I had walked out of the hotel room where I did Rachel Grithiff’s hair, and after I smugly placed a “just did Rachel Griffith’s hair” update. I put twitter to the test.

Within mere seconds I found these.

JodiAceVA #logies best dressed: Kat Stewart, Rachel Griffiths and Jessica Marais

graziella131@jeanpaulrosette It was very nice Jean-Paul. A French bun? Ciao.

kirstythorpe@jeanpaulrosette I am such a fan (from six feet under) - lucky thing :)

laurenzoric@jeanpaulrosette reassuringly expensive i hope?

lipstickspeak @kyleandjackieo What was with Rachel Griffiths, school marm.

HotHouseMedia HotHouse's best dressed Logie list Sarah Murdoch, Rachel Griffiths, Natasha Belling, Sandra Sully, Ruby Rose, Kat Stewart and Kristy Hinze

bellabacchante RT @trevoryoung: Rachel Griffiths all class #logies. indeed Rachel Griffiths ftw!

lizwarde Rachel Griffiths looks gorgeous

h2hcreations Logies Night Photos - (the Australian Oscars) biggest for Australian TV actors and actresses - absolutely loved Rachel Griffith

Follow me on Twitter!

http://twitter.com/jeanpaulrosette

Red Carpet

So I did Rachel Grithiff’s hair for the 51^st TV Week Logies. I’m no stranger to Rachel. I genuinely enjoy her company and doing her hair. The best thing about Rachel is that she has the killer combination of talent, classic good looks and style.

She showed me her Logie outfit which was a simple flowing Grecian style dress in scarmeuse silk-satin, so in keeping with my neoclassic bent at the moment I decided that an up-do was in order, as all the detail of the dress was in the neck line. Part Breakfast at Tiffany’s, part ladies of the TV show Mad Men. A classic look that transcends mere passing fashions.

However my hair was upstaged somewhat by her other bump… She is expecting her third child.

Neoclassic Man

I wrote this little piece hoping that it will get published in www.cosmetiholic.com.

The modern man is in a state of flux.

The weight of the world on his shoulders, interest rates, share portfolios, global economy, house duties, baldness, what to wear, rising waist lines in trousers not to forget widening waist lines and pleasing the little woman at home.

Thanks largely to the fashion world’s obsession with Morrissey and the Tv show Mad Men et al, there has never been a time than right now to neaten up and carry a comb in the back pocket.

Modern man is neoclassic, he puts style over fad. For the gent who is more fashion forward I suggest sporting a pompadour. This is quintessentially mens hair at it’s best. Think of it like the Ray Ban’s of mens haircuts. Gone are the days of hogging your girlfriends straightening irons, or sporting elaborate multi-directional hair (I know you’re out there).

Try Kiehls Creative Cream Wax (www.kiehls.com). It’s a mix of wax and cream so it washes out easily and holds your hair in place without it looking like your trying to hard.

Straight out of the shower, apply and comb. Effortlessly cool.

What's in my kit. Published at Cosmeticholic.com

Ever wondered what lotions and potions are in a professional hairstylist’s kit? Well here’s a

sneak peak from industry insider Jean-Paul Rosette on his essential products and weapons of mass beautification.

Klorane Dry shampoo ($15.95, klorane.com) This is a staple in my kit. Fantastic for oily hair and gives new life to unwashed hair. Never leave home without it.

Aveda Volumizing Tonic ($14, aveda.com) It’s light and great for fine hair. Volumizer is to the 00s what mousse was to the 80s.

Bumble and Bumble’s Thickening Spray ($25, bumbleandbumble.com) Simply said, it does what is says on the bottle, a true workhorse.

Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Curl Crème ($27) For taming wild frizzy locks into manicured waves or for enhancing natural looking curls.

KMS Hair Stay Styling Gel ($10, kmscalifornia.com) I use this as the foundation to all those 1920s fingerwave looks you see at the moment.

Clinique Perfectly Straight Straightening Balm ($19, clinique.com) sends wild frizzy hair running scared.

American Crew Pomade ($15, americancrew.com) Men’s hair is very groomed right now. Side parted or a pompadour is being seen all over men’s fashion magazines.

American Crew Fibre ($15) Similar to pomade but with a matte finish because men shouldn’t look like they have too much product in their hair.

L’Oreal Elnett Hairspray ($14.99, loreal.com) Every hairdresser worth their salt has this in their kit.

Kiehl's Silk Groom ($17.50+, kiehls.com) Under harsh studio lights hair can become hard looking and dull. I add this little miracle worker in the mix to soften and to give a slight shine.

Paul Mitchell Smoothing Gloss Drops ($18.95, paulmitchell.com) Because everybody loves shiny healthy hair. This one is ultra lightweight, so it won’t weigh the hair down.

Sebastian Professional Shaper Iron Works Hot Tools Protecting Spray ($14, sebastianprofessional.com) Labor intensive hot tools such as straightening irons and hot curlers can dry out the hair making it look dull. I use this to protect and nourish.

Kusco Murphy's Setting Lotion ($28, amazon.com) A little something old school that I use with hot rollers for manicured waves that you see all over the catwalks these days.

Phyto Pro Intense Volume Mousse ($20, phyto.com) For bigger, more dramatic hairstyles that don’t move.

Large Boar Bristle and Nylon Mason Pearson brush (masonpearson.com). Since 1860, still the best hairbrush money can buy.

Babylis Pro Ceramic Round brushes (babyliss.com) As a hairstylist working on movie and photographic shoots you have to work extremely quickly these bad boys cuts down on drying time by half.

Jean-Paul Rosette is a freelance hairstylist currently based in Melbourne Australia. Since 1994 he has worked in salons and as a freelance hairstylist Sydney, London and New York. Within that time he was worked for numerous magazine editorials such as Vanity Fair, Elle, Vogue, Dazed & Confused and iD magazines. And groomed the locks of celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Charlize Theron, Jessica Biel, Ivana Trump, Martha Stewart and Owen Wilson to name a few. He currently writes a monthly column for Matrix Magazine titled “Behind The Chair”.

http://cosmetiholic.com/2009/04/07/whats-in-your-kit-with-celebrity-stylist-jeanpaul-rosette.aspx