| Hair Extensions: America's Next Top Model |
| Karen Marie Shelton/Dedicated To FFOS |
| Date: 7/14/06 |
Introduction
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Christopher
Knight
& Adrienne Curry
ANTM's 1st Winner
Maxim Party |
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Hair extensions are a key element of the popular
reality show -
America's Next Top Model (ANTM). This was
evident from the very first show when the makeovers were
performed on ten of the show's finalists.
The ultimate winner, Adrianne was provided with a
"hair weave" and indeed it completely changed her look
and confidence, so much so that she ultimately won the
competition. From America's Next Top Model the
beautiful model went on to join another reality show
where she met her new husband.
During that same makeover show Kesse received "Tyra
Banks 1992" style extensions, Robin received brown hair
extensions and Shannon was first bleached white blonde
and then receive hair extensions.
For the second season of ANTM netted more hair
extensions for Xiomara who received custom designed wavy
extensions while Mercedes received wild extensions.
To date, all of the ANTM cycle makeovers have netted at
least one model who received hair extensions. In
many of the cycles multiple contestants received them.
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Eva Pigford
ANTM |
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Celebrity hairdressers
Ken Paves and
Robert Hallowell have worked with more famous
celebrities than I can list in just this article.
Ken is famous for his work with Jessica Simpson and Eva
Longoria while Robert is famous for his hair designs for
Geena Davis and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Both Ken and Robert have given me extensions quotes
and information on the hair extension work that they do
with their clients. Even though more stars are
willing to discuss their hair extensions, some are still
very secretive about whether they are wearing 100% their
own hair.
It doesn't really matter because the viewing public
has become very astute at recognizing hair extensions.
Which is why it is so refreshing for the producers of
America's Next Top Model shows to film the actual
process of the model wannabes experiencing extensions.
A Photo Speaks 1,000 Words
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Tyra Banks
ANTM |
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Although America's Next Top Model doesn't film the
entire sequence of hair extension application because it
could take hours, the viewers are treated to before and
after montages of the models that receive the weaves or
extensions. It is really true that a photo speaks
1,000 words and the changes are often shocking.
Usually in a very good way.
For America's Next Top Model only 100% human hair is
utilized in luscious rich hues that are designed to
blend well with the model's current or newly colored
hues.
Life imitates reality because it is definitely true
that models must constantly change their look and
hairstyles to fit the fashions that they are required to
model. Hair extensions are a regular fact of life
for a professional.
Speedy Transformation
Most hairdressers like Ken Paves, Robert Hallowell
and the famous hairdressers like America's Next Top
Model's Danilo custom design the hair extensions they
use for every client to completely meet their current hair condition, color and texture as well as addressing any special care needs that they might have.
Summary Hair extensions are a key "hair
accessory" that have become a major mainstay for the
competitive reality shows like America's Next Top Model
and American Idol where image is everything. |