Cobain Chic

So the celebration of hair roots is far from ending, and how happy am I? I spotted some pictures of Sienna Miller last week and if I am not mistaken, she has had her roots toned down to give her that grown-out rooty colour. I think it’s way more edgy than her normal beautiful nude/ beige lights (equally cute, I just love this more right now).
A year ago, when I was at Hari’s, I launched a colour menu featuring fashion techniques, and one of those was called “Cobaine chic” – it was featured in Vogue in October. I know the Hershesons also have a rooty technique that is loved by many.
My main inspiration at the time was from a 1996 shoot by Juergen Teller of one of my all-time favourite models, Annie Morton.
My other inspiration was of course the legendary Kurt Cobain. To me, the root god. As I was launching the look for a tres chic salon in Chelsea, I called it Cobain Chic (not wishing the name to put off the clients!).
Anyway, I spent the afternoon with Jemima French of Frost French fame, and I coloured her hair with this technique. I back-comb the sections and use three shades of colour in each meche, going from a light blonde tint to a super lightener. I then wash it through with an ashy tone. It suits Jemima’s strong bob and great clothes.
Cobain Chic is a trend that’s here for a least another season, and I think it’s a great way to give a modern edge to a client’s look.