THE MODERN MOD. Home made products and beautiful styling ideas. BEAUTY_ Maarit Niemela STYLE_ Sara Mtimet PHOTOS_ Julia Kennedy
MODELS_ Takuya @ Models 1, Callum and James @ Established Models, Akeem @ Select Models
MODELS_ Takuya @ Models 1, Callum and James @ Established Models, Akeem @ Select Models
We are so used to buying whatever it is we need. We sometimes don’t have the time or inclination to find out what is in the products we use. Well, for the experimenters and apothecaries amongst us, the following might be of some interest. Kind to the skin, hands and hair, no additives or harsh chemicals, you can make your own hair potions to beautify and transform yourself into a master of hair styles. Maarit has designed products that are a feast for the hair. Mix them as you wish to make them softer or harder. Suitable for ALL hair types.
For a “I’ve not washed my hair for a while" dirty (but cool) look, like Callum, try this pomade:
HAIR CLAY - Candelilla wax, jojoba oil, shea butter, clay, essential oil of your choice
Work into your fingers adding some coconut oil if you feel you need a boost of shine and style squeezing strands between your fingers.
Finish with an oversized grey suit from Traid Brixton www.traid.org.uk
and a shiny grandad tie also from Traid Brixton.
Shirt, Gregory Farmer www.gregoryfarmer.co.uk
For amazing curls, use this Salt spray like James use
SALT SPRAY WITH OIL - Water, Salt, Jojoba Oil, Essential Oil of your choice
Suit, Ted Baker from Traid Brixton www.traid.org.uk
Vest, stylist own
For a sleek look like Takuya, create your own clear hair gel.
CLEAR HAIR GEL Water, agar agar powder and fresh lemon juice
Vintage Custom Jacket, The Arc www.thearc.london
Tie Dior, Traid Brixton www.traid.org.uk
Shirt, Gregory Farmer www.gregoryfarmer.co.uk
Earrings, Models Own
Jacket Levi’s vintage, The Arc, www.thearc.london
Shirt, Gregory Farmer www.gregoryfarmer.co.uk
Tie, Traid Brixton www.traid.org.uk
A photo for mum to put up on the shelf. Achieved with home made hair spray. Recipe below. Don’t forget to smile. Thanks James.
Add some clay first to get the dry look.. then:
HAIRSPRAY - Water, Sugar, Essential Oil of your choice
For those with a curly mop to contend with like Akeem - have the softest curls for the girls to play with.
Use this gorgeous hair oil for this look.
HAIR OIL - Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter
Oversized brown suit trousers and braces from Traid Brixton www.traid.org.uk
White vest - this is a “borrow your girlfriend’s” for this tight Peaky Blinders inspired look.
From Curls to top knot, this gel is good enough to eat.
Made with Agar Agar a seaweed based gelatine, add a bit of green food colour for some fun. See below for a wet look.
HAIR GEL GREEN - Water, Agar agar powder, fresh lemon juice, Green food colour ;)
Denim Jacket, Vintage Levis The Arc www.thearc.london
Shirt, Gregory Farmer www.gregoryfarmer.co.uk
Leather Jacket, Gregory Farmer www.gregoryfarmer.co.uk
Shirt, Gregory Farmer www.gregoryfarmer.co.uk
For amazing wet look hair with comb marks like Takuya, use this fabulously soft gel
WET LOOK HAIR GEL - Water, Agar agar powder, Jojoba Oil, essential oil of your choice
Take your comb with you to surprise everyone with your cool hair every time you come out of the toilet.
Leather Jacket_ Traid Brixton www.traid.org.uk
Scarf_ Gregory Farmer_ www.gregoryfarmer.co.uk
HAIR WAX - Candelilla wax, jojoba oil, shea butter, essential oil of your choice
Perfect for a trip to Granny’s house, like Callum.
Scarf_ Gregory Farmer_ www.gregoryfarmer.co.uk
Trousers_ The Arc_ www.thearc.london
Leather Vest, a customised find from_ The Arc_ www.thearc.london
Pinstripe suit trousers_ Traid Brixton www.traid.org.uk Buy 2 sizes too big for an oversized look.
And re-style for when you leave to meet your girl (or boy).
For the perfect comb over like Akeem, use this beeswax and coconut oil combo.
HAIR WAX - Candelilla wax, jojoba oil, shea butter, essential oil of your choice
Add this shirt_ Gregory Farmer_ www.gregoryfarmer.co.uk
Tie_ Traid Brixton www.traid.org.uk
Jumper_ Stylist’s Own
TRAID is a charity working to stop clothes from being thrown away. We turn clothes waste into funds and resources to reduce the environmental and social impacts of our clothes. It is a circular and sustainable approach to the problems of clothes waste tackling disposal, production and consumption by:-
Increasing clothes reuse across the UK reducing waste, carbon emissions and consumption
Funding international development projects to improve conditions and working practices in the textile industry
Educating people of all ages about the impacts of textiles on the environment and people’s lives, and how we can make more sustainable choices
