Hair Wars
For some of us, the most daring hair decision we make is to part it on the opposite side. Not so for the men and women featured in Hair Wars, David Yellen’s jaw-dropping collection of portraits taken at the touring American showcase of the same name. With photos of styles such as remote controlled hairy-copters, an eight-foot wide hawk, a birthday cake spouting confetti, a working barbecue grill and a Bible made of hair- you just might be inspired to change your look.
Hair Wars was founded by David Humphries, a.k.a. “Hump the Grinder,” in the nightclubs of Detroit during the mid-80s. The “hair off” events started out as the “Wednesday Night Hair Connection,” a weekly party. By 1994, the event had grown into a national showcase that toured the country. At these “hair entertainment” events, professional stylists battle each other with wildly innovative designs. Just as colorful as their creations, the stylists sport eccentric signature looks and eclectic stage names. But this is not a competition—it is a showcase of some of the most incredible talent and design this country has ever seen.
Check out the Hair Wars book signing with Weaven Steven, Thursday, February 21, at Books & Books, 933 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. For more information, call 305.532.3222.