Our talented session stylist Paloma Rose Garcia from Oscar Oscar Salons in Sydney styled the hair for this weeks Grazia Magazine shoot which celebrates the 25th birthday of Peter Alexander sleepwear with the shoot ‘Sleep Over’.

“I was so excited to work on this shoot, which was really fun and playful. We used various inspirations to create each look such as Brigitte Bardot and Kate Moss, for really brushed-out, soft glamorous hair.” – Paloma Rose Garcia

There are many different kinds of glamour, but the quintessentially Australian style is a sex-infused, just-emerged-from-the-surf laidback luxe. It was this very vibe that was championed at Paradiso Bianco, the Bec & Bridge high summer 2012/13 presentation at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

The collection was relaxed and sophisticated, showcasing wide legged trousers, cowl-back tops (exposing a seductive flash of tanned skin) and easy jumpsuits, with the hair styling designed to complement and enhance the mood conjured by the clothes.

I sat with star stylist Paloma Rose Garcia front row at the show, under a hazy wall of white flowers created by Grandiflora. It’s Paloma Rose Garcia’s tenth year at Australian Fashion Week, which makes her something of an authority when it comes to setting the hair trends we’ll all be wearing next season.

The look at Bec & Bridge? A low bun fixed at the nape of the neck, the kind you might casually twist your hair into after taking a quick dip in the ocean off the Amalfi coast. Paloma and her team used ghd AIR hair dryers (which Paloma described as producing “luxurious air”) on the models’ locks, along with ghd IV Mini Stylers to create a natural-looking wave and add movement. The hair was then pulled into a sexy, messy bun, with tendrils left loose to keep the style imprecise and carefree.

To achieve the wet-look hair, the team used almost an entire bottle of ghd Smooth and Finish Serum on each model, with a light application of lip-gloss applied on the hair around the forehead to stick the hair down for that sultry, balmy, hot weather effect.

Thanks to Oscar Oscar Salons for having me!

Nadia

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(Nadia Bailey was the Oscar Oscar Salons guest blogger winner for the ghd Fashion Week competition)

Oscar Oscar Salons are excited to announce its new Westfield Southland salon will be opening soon. This will be the third Melbourne based salon for the group as Oscar Oscar Salons are currently located in two of Melbourne’s most affluent centres, The Chadstone Fashion Capital and Westfield Doncaster.

Oscar Oscar Salons have quickly developed a loyal following of Melbourne clients that enjoy the mix of on-trend hairstyling and the consistent quality services that the Oscar Oscar team produces.

Oscar Cullinan will be partnering the new Southland salon with Robert Weir, an exceptional stylist who has worked in the hairdressing industry for over eighteen years in various roles including as an educator, presenter and salon manager. Robert is also an award-winning colourist having won the L’Oreal Colour Trophy in South Africa.

“I believe the reason that Oscar Oscar Salons are growing so quickly in the Melbourne market is because we provide a unique experience for our client. Oscar Oscar Salons are a place where a luxurious atmosphere and world-class hairdressing services are combined.

The clients in Melbourne are very quality driven. They enjoy classic, glamorous styling and are at the forefront of fashion. This is why Oscar Oscar Salons have been so successful in Melbourne in a relatively short period of time.” – Robert Weir, Salon Partner

This will be Oscar Cullinan’s twelfth salon in Australia and will be another Aveda Concept Salon for the group.

PHOTO: Robert Weir, Salon Partner – Oscar Oscar Salons Southland, Melbourne.

If you are a client of Oscar Oscar Salons in Sydney you would have had the pleasure of meeting one of our fabulous Salon Coordinators, Jeremy Gasquet.

We interviewed Jeremy about what is inspiring him right now, the fashion he loves and products he can’t live without!

What is inspiring you right now?

Winter fashion! We’re fast heading towards the colder months and my favourite part of winter is being able to dress up for it. I die for accessories and at the moment I’m obsessing over hats and this colder season’s trend of an overdose of texture. We saw a lot of hats on the runway for Autumn/Winter 2011-12 from the likes of Lanvin and Louis Vuitton and mismatched texture was everywhere – silk with fur, leather and knitwear, etc.

Your favourite celebrity hairstyle of all time?

Victoria Beckham’s dark pixie cut. It was super versatile and could be styled either au naturel, sleeked and side-parted or even up and quiffed. I loved it when it grew out too. I think more women should embrace their bone structure and have the confidence to rock a pixie!

Product you can’t live without and why?

The Aveda Intensive Hydrating Masque! It absolutely incredible! I have quite oily/combination skin and this masque is exactly what it says – intensive oil-free moisture. Your skin literately absorbs the product almost completely leaving beautiful, healthy new skin. (I’ve even noticed that if you’re dehydrated it absorbs faster!)

Describe your fashion style?

Fun, quirky, wide-ranging and sometimes androgynous. I don’t have a particular style I try to emulate, I just know what I like and I love putting together rather different looks everyday. When I’m out looking at pieces I am constantly asking myself ‘can I get away with this?’ and my usual response is ‘who cares – its fabulous!’ If you’re heading into Paddington make sure you check out all my get-ups!

The last song you played on your iPod?

Roses by Andre 3000.

What do you love most about Oscar Oscar Salons?

I love being so involved with the fashion and beauty world and I love the environment we have at Oscar Oscar in Paddington. The wonderful and fascinating clients who I love getting to know and the talented and beautiful staff!

I think having a warm, friendly environment is the start of where Oscar Oscar differs from other salons. We all happily help each other out as we all have the aim of making our clients feel and look beautiful. There’s never any animosity with my team and while my job can be incredibly hectic, that usually just makes it more exciting.

To book an appointment with our Sydney team phone 02) 9360 7739 and say hello to Jeremy!