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142 asiaSpa India March-April 2016

HAIR, THERE, EVERYWHERE

Celebrity hair designer and world president of Intercoiffure Mondial, Klaus

Peter Ochs talks about the changes in the hair industry, latest trends and more

BY CHARU SHARMA

You’ve been associated with the
hair industry for almost four
decades. Has it changed?
Tremendously! When I started off, it
was all very simple, but now trends
change even before you know it. Hair
has become a strong expression of
change, rebellion, confidence and
much more. There has been a silent
revolution of sorts. At the same time,
a score of extremely talented people has
been opting for hairdressing as a career,
which is great.

And what about the hair industry
in India?
India is a growing market for
hairstylists – or designers as I like to
call them. Many international salons
have arrived here, bringing with them
new techniques. But there is no central
body that holds everyone together. By
means of Intercoiffure Mondial India,
we want to unite all hairstylists and
help them grow.

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What are the most popular

hairstyles for men and women

around the world currently?

For gentlemen, the brushed

up hairstyle, side part pampadour,

angular fringe and bit pop crop are

extremely popular. And for ladies,

softened pixie, graduated bob, blunt

lob, tousled layers and long layers with

soft bangs are in.

And what about hair colour?

Coloured hair is very popular these

days, and people are experimenting

with shades of blue and pink.

What role does social media

play in deciding trends?

The influence of social media and

internet has changed the approach

of the younger generation towards

hair styling and dressing. Earlier, if

something became popular in one

part of world, it would take years for

it to reach elsewhere. But now, all of it

happens in a fraction of a second. You

click a picture, share it online, and the

world knows about it. This is also the

reason why people are more willing

to experiment.

Do you think Indians are making

bolder choices now?

India is very traditional when it comes

to hair styling since most women here

prefer to keep their hair long and

dark. But thanks to the influence of

the Internet, an increasing number

of people is moving away from the

traditional look to follow what is en

vogue and fashionable. From shorter

hair to streaks and colour – I see

change everywhere now.

Your haircare philosophy...

If you cook, and the ingredients don’t

complement each other, your food

won’t taste good. The same is the case

with your hair! If you don’t have the

right information about products and

use random combinations, your hair

will never be healthy. Take advice from

someone who can tell you what is right

for your hair. The hairdresser is like

a doctor for your hair, and he knows

what’s best for you.