The year 1966, only 16 months after Philip opened his first salon called “The Studio Of Elegance” on Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill.  Philip just turned 22 years old and of course was totally in tune with the hottest fashion and pop culture trends of the times.  The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Carnaby Street, London, Mod style, and Philip Pelusi were bursting onto the scene and wildly influenced hair and fashion trends.  The common thread?  They were all part of one of the most dramatic movements in the world of fashion!  So, the arts (Andy Warhol/Edie Sedgwick), movies, plays, the street scene, and graphic shaped hair designs became all the rage!

Philip shares, “I was invited to present my Mod Bod Haircut and Design inspired by the times.  And this is the only photo from that show!  We blow-dried the hair with a 350-degree dryer, that was the highest wattage you could get back then.  Hairstyles were dramatically changing!  And we went from using 12 cans of hairspray a day in the salon to just 1 a day.  No more teased hairstyles to last a week, hair instead was swinging along with all the swinging artistic trends.  The haircut ruled those new times; hence the Volumetric Pelusi Method was devised!  Like Bob Dylan’s song (1964), ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’!”

Behind The Scenes:

Haircut Concept and Design by Philip Pelusi

Photo credit is unknown, shot at a boutique on Carnaby in London

Hairstylist in the background is Peter who was part of Philip’s team at that time

Clothing Coco Channel suit and go-go boots!  (today only available in vintage stores)

Philip Pelusi Products were at the very first stages of product development!!

Philip Pelusi La Crème Shampoo and Conditioner and Glaze for the blowout

Did You Know? are fun facts and photos about how Philip got started in the industry, his salon journey, the history of his products, with more adventures on the horizon!  See ALL Did You Know? on Did You Know? – Busy Stylist