INFEATURE: DEE PARKER ATTWOOD

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WE SAT DOWN WITH INSPIRATIONAL EDITORIAL HAIR ARTIST DEE PARKER ATTWOOD TO DISCUSS PRODUCTS, TRENDS, HER MANY TITLE WINS AND MUCH MORE.

It’s not often you get to speak to a true hair legend, so we relished the chance to chat to now three-time Australian Hairdresser of the Year Dee Parker Attwood of Wieselmann salon about her monumental recent win, editorial insights and working with Schwarzkopf Professional. Read on…

INSTYLE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO WIN AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR FOR THE THIRD TIME?

Dee Parker Attwood: It means the world to me to win Australian Hairdresser of the Year for the third time! The funny thing is I think everyone doubts their own ability. You never really know who will win. I just stick with my formula and do the best I can at that time, always trying to create hair that is new and clever. To this point, that’s has served me quite well.

IN: WHAT INSPIRES YOU EDITORIALLY?

DPA: I have changed as a hairdresser over time, becoming more editorial. When I was younger, my style was everything and the kitchen sink! I have retaught myself and stripped it all back and now try to create simple, beautiful hair. That’s why being the Hair Director for Schwarzkopf Professional’s True Colours was a dream project. We brought the best together to create this powerful important campaign.

IN: WHAT IS YOUR TOP EDITORIAL TIP FOR OTHER HAIRDRESSERS?

DPA: My biggest tip is definitely to practice every look before the day. All my styles evolve and change the more I practice, always for the better. Plus, editorial campaigns are not just about the hair, consider every component, including the styling and makeup.

IN: HOW DOES YOUR PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL ELEVATE YOU CREATIVELY?

DPA: Schwarzkopf Professional are my biggest supporters! With entering hair competitions it’s not just about your collection, it’s also about your submission. They offer me great opportunities that I take very seriously and am truly honoured to be involved with. Also, they have incredible resources like the international collection of ‘Essential Looks’, that always give me huge inspiration. These collections are done by the best hairdressers from around the world.

IN: WHAT IS YOUR NUMBER ONE ESSENTIAL PRODUCT RIGHT NOW?

DPA: Anyone that knows me knows it is a combination of two products. Always Schwarzkopf Professional’s Session Label The Strong, and Session Label The Powder. I am not a natural hold hairdresser. Everything I do needs to last and hold the shape I put it in.

IN: WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO TREND OR TECHNIQUE AT THE MOMENT?

DPA: I will always love big hair in the salon and in collections. It’s lovely to see the return of the big bouncy blow wave. At Wieselmann we are known for them, and the clients are getting bored with having simple waves all the time.

IN: WHAT'S NEXT FOR YOU?

DPA: I am off to Korea in July to do hair on the world stage representing Australia for the ‘Noise‘ underground event. It’s a huge honour and responsibility. I have sleepless nights thinking about my presentation. I always have a lot going on, but I do one job at a time, trying to put my all into each commitment.

IN: WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON WITH SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL NOW?

DPA: Off the back of a successful Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, it’s now time for a whole week of Hair Direction for Brisbane Fashion Week in August. It’s an exciting week and a wonderful partnership for Schwarzkopf Professional. They have group shows and some shows have 36 models. I can‘t wait to create some beautiful catwalk hair and see the cool fashion creations especially from the young designers.