FEATURE
Northern Exposure
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By Stephen Puddister
rom models and musicians to actors and actresses, Canada has no shortage of talented celebrities. How they wear their hair—their cut, colour, texture and styling—can have a huge influence on their public appeal and, as a result, on their careers. We asked some wellknown hairstylists and their teams to comment on some of our biggest and brightest celebs. Here’s what they said.
Avril Lavigne “Over the past couple of years Avril Lavigne’s look has undergone a dramatic transition from pop punk princess to a stunning, mature young woman. Early on in her musical career she revealed a natural look, but has since transformed into a trendsetter with her latest choice of colour and style, which is soft, romantic and ultra-feminine.” —The team from Ricci Hair Co, Edmonton
“What can I say about Avril? We watched her grow up from sk8ter girl to a gorgeous bride and hugely talented young singer/songwriter with the wave of a colour brush.” —Bill Rowley, Philosophy, Toronto
Linda Evangelista Evangelista’s versatility helped catapult her to supermodel status “The year was 1982. At a hair show in Niagara Falls, New York, Linda Evangelista was one of my cutting models. We got the models from an agency in St. Catharines, Ontario, and drove them across the border. I cut her long hair off into a bob and she cried! I think it is funny that she has since gone on to run the gamut with cut and colour. Bravo, Linda!” —John Steinberg, John Steinberg & Associates, Toronto
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Lavigne’s hair took her from tomboy to trendsetter
