Cork Fashion Week dominated the runway with a hotbed of innovative and inspiring looks and Just A Hair Thing was there to cover all the backstage hair action!
28 September CFW kicks off at the Hayfield Manor
Ultra feminine hair looks complimented the eclectic mix of boutique collections at the Hayfield Manor afternoon tea fashion show.
Cork’s beautiful BINTM Kellie Forde
Created by award-winning stylist and Irish Businesswoman 2010, Pamela Morrissey from Sobe Brown says, ‘The looks today are all about ‘glam power’, which is a mix of sheer glamour and feminine confidence. It combines the glamour of the 60’s, the era where upstyles originated, with today’s modern woman.’
‘The hair is chic and modest yet it evokes an air of confidence and a touch of carelessness. This is the time to be a woman and to walk tall!’
Emer O’Sullivan, Lockdown Modelling Agency and Stylist Pamela Morrissey, Sobe Brown backstage at the Hayfield Manor.
In keeping with the strong feminine vibe, models also wore a selection of thick frames in subdued and metallic tones from Egan’s opticians.
Clothes by Salingers
29th September CFW at Opera Lane
Showcasing textured hair with topknots and braids as well as mussed up waves and loose curls, internationally acclaimed hair salon and finalists in Munster Salon of the Year Award, Origin Hair Design created the head turning highstreet hair looks at the Opera Lane runway shows.
Led by dynamic duo, Vicky Galvin and Fergal O’Connor, Vicky says, ‘The hair today takes inspiration from top catwalk shows like those at New York Fashion Week 2013.’
‘Exuding chic undertones, the ultra laid back waves and soft curls nod to the vintage era, and the sleek sideswept men’s hairstyles complement this.’
Cork Designer of the Year Awards at the Triskel Art Centre
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At the Triskel Art Centre, statement hair took the catwalk by storm as the highly anticipated Cork Designer of the Year Awards kicked off in full swing. Styled by winners of the Alfaparf Fantastic Hairdressers Award 2011, the cutting edge hair team from Kaizen together with Origin Hair Design created high fashion yet wearable hair to compliment the diverse collection of designer fashion trends.
The Kaizen hair team headed up by Edel Lyons, together with Katie Lawlor and Katie Fitzgerald share some of the inspiration behind the hairstyles. 
‘The look is sculpted, sleek and groomed. It’s about simplicity with clean lines and a strong centre parting. Finally, a section of hair is wrapped around the base of the ponytail to give a clean finish.’
The winning Design Team, from the left, 1st Megan Burns, 2nd Maria O’Sullivan, 3rd Angela Beaumont O’Donnell.
Keep Posted for Part 2: Vintage Vixens- Celebrating decades of vintage Hollywood glamour.
Hair by The Edge Hair Design.
I’m having a major love affair with topknots!!
Love your analysis of the hair styling at CFW. Great to see the images and remember how impressive all the looks were. Roll on CFW 2013
Thank you so much you are lovely for your comment and totally bring it!
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