Life through a lens: angelo seminara’s most iconic images

The four times British Hairdresser of the Year is best known for thinking outside of the box. Here are five of his all-time favourite creations. 

The innocence of simplicity

“I love this shot for its innocence and because it’s the first picture that put me on the map worldwide in hairdressing. This photograph shows that simplicity can be everything.”

Static perfection

“I wanted to create something beautiful that pleases the eye and the mind. I created a perfect haircut using a special static electricity technique. The overall look can be perceived as a sea urchin. I love this look because it’s timeless, recognisable and will still be beautiful in 100 years.”

Impossible made possible

“I wanted to achieve the impossible with this picture. Inspired by the force of the atmosphere and weight, I wanted to create something that is timeless and iconic. This look is virtually unattainable using a conventional form of hairdressing.”

Mother of pearl

“I love the unique colours that can be found in the ocean such as mother of pearl. I wanted to incorporate these colours in long hair in a new and spectacular way. Three months of dedicated research went into developing this colour, which can still be seen in many magazines and is still inspiring hairdressers.”

Moth beauty

“I took inspiration from moths, which are almost the masculine form of butterflies in terms of their colouration. The texture, shape and colour are mixed together in harmony. This technique has inspired hairdressers to push themselves to colour hair in a different way. You can still see this colour on catwalks, celebrities and in magazines.”

Graphic and three-dimensional

“This image is really graphic and three-dimensional. The bob is something that will never go out of fashion and there is always a way to re-invent it. This shows a really high contrast in colour and shape.” This article originally appeared in October issue of Hairdressers Journal.