Muse Monday: "Women of the Rolling Stones"

It's no question that the Rolling Stones have played a huge role in fashion and hair since forming in 1962. While we get a little dreamy hearts in our eyes when looking at old picture of Mick, Keith and the boys we are even more inspired by the beautiful women that were made famous by hanging on the arm of one of these lads.

Anita Pallenberg
Although Anita began her love affair with the late Brian Jones in the 60's, she ultimately ended up with guitarist Keith Richards. While Anita's love interest(s) in the Rolling Stones may have been her introduction to fame, she cultivated a 40 year long career for herself in which she played in over a dozen films as well as being a fashion icon that has stood the test of time. Anita's hair isn't the only thing we swoon over, though. Her ability to make a t shirt and jeans with a tousled bob look high fashion was something executed so perfectly during the height of her popularity.

 

Marianne Faithful

Marianne began her career in 1964 singing in coffee houses. Soon after she became acquainted with the Rolling Stones by attending a release party for the band that very year. She had a short lived marriage with artist John Dunbar, lasting less than 7 months. After having their son, Nicholas, Marianne left Dunbar for Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. Faithful's involvement with Jagger had a large impact on his songwriting, resulting in a plethora of Stones songs that have been rumored to be about her. While her 5 year relationship with Jagger was a big part of Marianne's notoriety she did, in fact, create quite the name and career for herself and continues to perform today. Our favorite era of Marianne was during her time with Jagger. However tumultuous the relationship between the two was, the images from that era continue to inspire us almost 50 years later. Whether she was in a shoulder skimming bob or a long cut with heavy fringe, Faithful always looked flawless from head to toe. 

 

Uschi Obermaier

While Uschi's involvement with the Rolling Stones mostly consisted of "affairs" with Mick and Keith during a 1975 tour she accompanied the band on, we couldn't leave her out. Uschi's dark "always undone" locks are the perfect example of the "less is more" approach to hair. While Obermaier's influence on the Stones may have been a blip on the radar, her biography titled "High Times"did make it to the best seller list. In 2007 the book was adapted for film and renamed "Eight Miles High" (or Das Wilde Leben; the original German title).

 

Linda Keith

Girlfriend to Keith Richards in the early 1960's, Linda Keith is rumored to be the inspiration for "Ruby Tuesday". Richards claimed the song was about a random groupie during a 1971 interview but later remained to say it was, in fact, about Linda Keith who had left him for Jimi Hendrix. While Linda doesn't seem to have been nearly as big of a player in the Rolling Stones career as Marianne or Anita, she definitely had an influence on the band. Her style definitely had an impact on us, proving that she could look good in a 60's pixie or classic Jackie-O style bob.

 

So there you have them, our favorite Rolling Stones Girlfriends and some of the women who have had the best fringe to date! 

Ch-ch-ch-changes

It's that time of year again, Autumn, when a lot of our clients come in looking to shift from their summer looks. While we love change at Wanderlust Salon, here are some tips for tweaking your look without having that post-hair appointment freakout.

1. Get inspired!
First and foremost, be sure that you have done your research when looking for a big change! A lot of clients feel silly bringing in pictures but rest assured we LOVE drawing inspiration not only from current trends but also from classic and vintage trends. We can always use a picture as a springboard into a style that is uniquely curated to fit your individual needs.

2. Don't fear the maintenance!
If you're looking for a style that requires a little more attention in the morning, make sure you ask your stylist how labor intensive the look is going to be. Sometimes a good product and 5-10 minutes of styling can make a world of difference when recreating the in-salon look at home.

3. Be prepared to commit to the style!
We always say "it's easier to take more off later" because we unfortunately haven't figured out a way to put it back once it's been cut. If you aren't ready for a drastically shorter style we are always happy to offer suggestions for something in the middle that won't freak you out!

4. Ask questions!
Make sure you ask your stylist how to maintain your new cut or color before taking the plunge. Chopping your ultra long locks into a super cute pixie will be easier to style but you'll have to remember you may need cuts more often. It's good to know what you're getting into before you jump right in.

5. Don't make rash decisions!
We all have those days where we freak out and want to chop all our hair off but please, think about it before you do! As hairstylists we are notoriously fickle and most of us make changes often but speaking from personal experience, it's better to think a new style through rather than booking a same day appointment for a big change.

...and on that note...

6. Don't be scared!
I know we said to think about it before you do it, but don't be scared of change! Hair is such a wonderful way to express your personal style. We are here to help you cultivate that so you never tire of your look!



Some of our favorite looks for this season, to get you inspired!

The not-so-perfect bob:

Pretty pixies:

The long bang:

Warm browns, rich reds and honey blondes:

 

 

Peek-a-boo panels (vibrant OR natural):