"Your hair is your co-star in
life," says celebrity hairstylist Julien Farel, who has coiffed the
strands of the elite for decades at his namesake salons across the country. And
will continue that legacy at his soon-to-open (March 2014) flagship salon,
Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa, tucked inside the newly renovated Lowes
Regency in NYC, known for their 'power breakfast'. "Your hair is the first
thing people notice when you walk into a room and can say a lot about who you
are and your personality," says Farel. So, how does one get 'power hair'
exactly? The mane man behind the concept shares all.
Harper's
Bazaar: What is 'power hair' and why does one want it?
Julien Farel: ‘Power hair’ gives you
the competitive edge to perform at your highest level to conquer the demanding
city of New York. I work with some of
the most powerful people—from power brokers to celebrities to New York's heavy
hitters. And for all of them, confidence is key when doing business. When a
client sits in my chair, I speak candidly with them about what they are looking
for or trying to achieve. I strive to bring out those subtle intricacies and
give them a bold cut that is based on the architecture of their face and
silhouette, and reveals their personality.
As for how to get it, you have to
take a risk and give your hair a new look. ‘Power hair’ is completely
customizable and personal for each client, breaking down the barriers that stop
them from achieving their ideal hair.
This resonates with everyone—men and women.
HB: Is there an essential
element to obtaining 'power hair'?
JF: It begins with a healthy scalp
and hair, which gives you the perfect canvas to start with styling, cutting,
coloring, or anything else. To jumpstart the process, look for haircare
products that work to intensely hydrate and deliver nourishing ingredients to
the scalp like the ones in my anti-aging haircare line, specifically my hero
product, the Restore treatment, which I named the new salon after, and comes in
various formulas for every hair type and need. It's a first-of-its-kind
all-in-one product that is a cleanse, treat and condition formula that ensures
long-lasting, radiant hair that lasts a lifetime.
HB: How can a woman tap into what specifically works for her?
JF: For me, it’s all about
customizing a woman's hair based on their face shape and proportions, taking
into consideration hair texture as well. Coarse hair usually needs to be worn
longer and fine hair should be worn shorter and layered if you want any sort of
body.
Also, I always aim to match
someone's hair with their personality. Everyone needs to own their ‘power hair’
with confidence. Individually, people can switch up their hairstyles daily to
boost a particular personality trait for the day. Whether it is a boardroom sleek style, a
flowing and soft style for a day at the park, or a sporty style when trying new
activities, different hair styles can have an effect on how you perform—and are
perceived—in all those settings.
As for what women can do themselves,
it's important to develop a hair timeline. It takes time to perfect your ‘power
hair’ and there may be different stages to get through in order to arrive at
your final desired look. By mapping out where the your hair is now and where
you want it to be in the long run, helps transition smoothly into your ideal
complementary style.
For more: Power Hair - Julien
Farel's Power Hair - Harper's BAZAAR Magazine
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/hair-articles/power-hair?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1447_41038515
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