Vidal Sassoon was one of the most influential hair stylists of the mid 60s. His works include the geometric, the wash-and-wear perm, the bob and the Nancy Kwan. They were all low maintenance and incredibly modern. The hairstyles created by Sassoon relied on dark, dead-straight and shiny hair expertly cut into geometric, yet entirely organic shapes.

In 1963 Sassoon created a short, angular hairstyle cut on a horizontal plane that was known as ‘the bob.’ His geometric haircuts were seemingly severely cut, but were entirely lacquer-free, relying on the natural shine of the hair for effect.

'Hair is nature's biggest compliment and the treatment of this compliment is in our hands. As in couture, the cut is the most important element... haircutting simply means design and this feeling for design must come from within.' - Vidal Sassoon.

Last updated: June 01, 2003

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