I gave her a shorter cut with layers that felt fresh and wanted it to feel powerful and still sophisticated enough that could take her to the office during the day and her events at night. I changed her signature bob that she normally styled with a hairband and updated it to something more dynamic and modern. It’s why I love seeing these come back in favor now.Ĭan you tell us about a favorite beauty prep moment that was really special? This had to have been when I styled hair for the first lady, Hillary Clinton. I love deconstructed updos with pieces that fall to the side and frame your face, a wispy bun, or a side-swept low knot bun. ![]() We also use jojoba- and olive-derived silicone that provides slip and adds shine to strands, as alternatives that won’t cause any buildup or weaken the strands in the way non-soluble silicones do.ĩ0’s beauty trends you loved most? I love how hair in the 90s looks glamorously groomed but effortless. For example, instead of sulfates which strip hair of moisture-creating dry/frizzy hair that can cause irritation-we use a natural coconut-derived surfactant that gently cleanses without stripping your hair. We now use naturally-derived ingredients and cutting-edge clean science innovations for high performance and efficacy. So, we took a closer look at our products and ensured all pre-existing and new formulas were free of silicones, sulfates, phthalates, and parabens. The rush of it all was exhilarating.Ĭan you share an example of a formula change or an ingredient you wanted to omit? It was essential to me that our products were clean, cruelty-free, vegan, and sustainable. I would work on two to three celebrities at a time, sometimes finishing their hair in the limos on our way to the event. I worked with stars like Jessica Lange, Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Selma Hayek, Elizabeth Taylor, Anna Paquin, and Jennifer Lopez. Styling hair for the Oscars and Golden Globes award shows were also incredibly special. These shoots were full of energy, creativity and we worked with iconic photographers. What are some of your favorite or most glamorous memories from the early 90’s in NYC? Some of my favorite memories include campaign photoshoots with Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. Top 3 haircare ingredients to avoid: Sulfates, Parabens, and Silicones! We were also the first brand to walk away from virgin plastic in 2019. We work with cutting-edge clean science labs and opt for eco-certified and Qualitree ingredients whenever possible. There is so much thought that goes into our product development. It’s been disheartening to consistently hear about the beauty industry’s negative environmental impact. The environment is a constant inspiration for me. I’ve always been happiest in nature, whether climbing, sailing, or swimming. It became my mission to give consumers the most sustainable products with the cleanest formulas. As a father of young children looking toward the next generation, I knew there had to be changes I could make within my brand to hopefully spur change from others. What inspired you? I felt compelled to take action. You reacquired your brand to take the products clean. Here’s Frederik in his own words on clean beauty, 90’s hair and those luxe years inside Bergdorf’s… I’ve now tried a range of products from the new Fekkai collection and they are everything a clean beauty devotee could dream of - safe, clean, and sustainably packaged with incredible performance. ![]() and some of the most exciting moments along the way are when iconic beauty leaders like Fekkai or Bobbi Brown join the ’cause’ and launch clean product lines! Over the last ten years, we’ve seen the clean beauty space absolutely explode. ![]() I was amazed to learn that Frederic reacquired his namesake haircare brand from Proctor + Gamble in 2018, choosing to reformulate everything using only the cleanest, most sustainable formulas in the world. His New York City salon inside Bergdorf Goodman came to define the luxury salon experience in the early 90’s, Fekkai becoming one of the most sought after stylists in the world. Frederic Fekkai is one of the most iconic names in hair.
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