Hair Wars

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Hair Wars is an annual touring event which has become one of the biggest hair shows in the United States.

History

Hair Wars was started in Detroit in 1991 by David Humphries (a.k.a. Hump the Grinder) as an hair show for black people. Humphries was a DJ and started to organize a hair show to add a show to his sessions. The event began touring nationally in 1994[1] and has a circuit of about ten cities including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami and New York City.

"Hair Wars The Supreme Salon Tour" Top SALONS compete down the RUNWAY for the title "Supreme Salon" in a THEMED runway show that is judged and awarded. This show produced by Windy City Media's entertainment director, Benjamin Moline and marketing director, Dan Baron. Hosted by celebrity hair stylist Ben Mollin, from the hit BRAVO TV show "Shear Genius". The top three salons in each city will move on to a National Finals that are held in Las Vegas.

Description

Hair Wars is a showcase for artists and salons to create unconventional, elaborate, vibrant hair styles and fashion ("ingenuity and flamboyance" as per Metro Times) using primarily human hair as the medium. Each hair designer organizes a show to showcase their styles. Creations of note include a spider web head piece by Kevin Carter, a flying "hairy-copter" by Mr. Little, and a full Vegas showgirl outfit by Lisa B.[1]

Bibliography

  • Lenander, Johanna; Yellen, David (1 November 2007). Hair Wars. PowerHouse Books. ISBN 978-1576873991.

Filmography

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Klein, Sarah (2004-07-04). "Tressed to kill". Metro Times. Archived from the original on 2004-05-31. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  2. ^ Finnigan, David (1999-04-26). "Hot Irons". Variety. Retrieved 2024-06-19.

External links

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