Chanel Heart-Shaped Hair

In 2010, Chanel designed 'heart hair' for their S/S collection. The style was influenced by Marie Antoinette through the height of the hair, decoration and colours in the hair. However, the actual shape and outline of the hair is very Elizabethan-esque with the centre parting and raised, rounded and backcombed hair. It seems the hair stylists would've used similar frizzing and padding techniques we have explored so far and the simplicity of the shape may be one to take into account with my hair designs. Also, the smoothness of the rounded hair is a finish I would like to incorporate into my New Elizabethan hairstyle. The large adornments complete the look, leaving the focus directly in the middle of the hair and above the face. The light hair colour and pale extensions combined within the look do not detract from the show-stopping clothes and so the actual colour of the hair will be important to also take into account through my designs.

The heart shape in the hair can be seen in this Elizabethan portrait. Although it is more subtle, the shape is prominently symmetrical and appears to also have been shaped with padding like a hair rat. The hair colour is dramatically different to the modern interpretation and  adds a more solemn tone to the portrait, demonstrating the dramatic affect the colour has. 

My attempt at creating a similar shape can be found here. 

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