Paris Fashion Week S/S 2012: Grooming trends
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Chloé
For feminine appeal, make-up artist Lucia Pieroni creating a caramel complexion complemented with rose-hued lips. Natural hair by Eugene Souleiman was simply washed, brushed and loosely pinned up for a natural feel
Christian Dior
The glamorous Dior girl flaunted fiery lipstick. Pat McGrath's chic make-up was paired with elegant but natural low chignons by Orlando Pita
Dries Van Noten
Simple was the rule here: dewy eyes and lightly powdered cheeks gave an overall 'no colour' effect by make-up maestro Peter Philips, which perfectly drew attention to hair stylist Paul Hanlon's angular side-parted low ponytails
Givenchy
Givenchy's softer side for Spring was reflected in Luigi Murenu's brushed wavy hair styles and the girls' dreamy eyes, which were framed with minuscule white half-moons
Haider Ackermann
Stephane Marais created an intense look for Haider Ackermann's models, with shades of copper and chocolate circling the eyes. Hair by Eugene Souleiman was just as extreme, styled to mimic a side shave and a punk quiff
Hermès
A lesson on the perfect fringe by Odile Gilbert at Hermès, exquisitely matched by Carole Colombani's shiny pink lips and spotless complexion
Kenzo
Kenzo's collection was all about bright colours, so a no-fuss look was key for hair and make up. Basic centre-parted ponytails of straightened wisps by Andrew Turner were paired with barely-there peach tones by Peter Philips
Lanvin
Over at Lanvin, Pat McGrath created a smoky eye effect in shades of gray and chestnut, adding a hint of blush to the lips. Guido Palau's sexy hair was left damp, centre parted and naturally straight
Louis Vuitton
The pretty Louis Vuitton girls were given a dewy pink look and ultra-long feminine eyelashes by Pat McGrath. Hair was equally ladylike, with a little crystal headband keeping Guido Palau's updos in check
Alexander McQueen
McQueen's otherwordly creatures had delicate lace masks shrouding the small braids created by Guido Palau, with Peter Phillip's pale foundation and pink lipstick completing the look
Roland Mouret
Val Garland achieved a sun-kissed golden complexion at Roland Mouret, with a natural pink finish on the lips. Hair stylist Alain Pichon pulled hair back tightly and created a beautifully wavy finish
Rick Owens
The strong look by Lucia Pieroni for Rick Owens featured bleached eyebrows and a matte mix of white, orange and red on the lips. Hair-dos by Luigi Murenu were structured, wavy chignons, pulled at the top of the head
Rochas
Eugene Souleiman's big, sci fi sculptural hair-dos were perfectly matched to the pastel palette of make-up artist Lucia Pieroni
Stella McCartney
Pat McGrath's fresh look for Stella McCartney gave the girls a touch of blush on the cheeks and a light coat of mascara. Eugene Souleiman pulled hair into tight twirled chignons to complete the simple style
Valentino
For Valentino's romantic girl, Pat McGrath used all shades of pastel pink while Guido Palau created an intricate braided updo
Viktor & Rolf
Viktor & Rolf's 'macro couture vision' translated into extreme black and fuchsia faux eyelashes matching the shiny lipstick by Pat McGrath. Luigi Murenu's big back-combed locks had abruptly sharp ends secured with brightly coloured bows
Yves Saint Laurent
A modern look over at YSL saw Pat McGrath engineering a bleached eyebrows effect to draw attention to the metallic red lips. Meanwhile, hair stylist Guido Palau slicked hair back and secured it with an ornament of golden hoops
Chanel
Chanel's mermaids by Peter Phillips were all about 'luminosity, purity and a touch of humour', with white as the reigning colour, shiny lips and small pearls gracing their skin. Hair, of course, was wet and combed, then graciously pulled back and decorated with more pearls
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