The term “Chiaroscuro” (pronounced kee·aa·ruh·skyur·ow) is an Italian term referring to the use of light and dark shadowing in a painting or photo.  This is reflected in the composition and lighting in every aspect of this Philip Pelusi original design, from photo, hair color, even the clothing.  Philip played with shadows and light to complement the design as this model was actually sitting off stage waiting to go down the runway in Paris!  Thus, the theme Somewhere in Paris!

The hair and image were created in 1985 for the French magazine Coiffure de Paris and was shown locally too on The Pittsburgh Today Show on CBS.  Mind blowing fact…remember this image was created in 1985 so none of Philip’s photography was ever altered.  There was no retouching or Photoshop or apps (weren’t invented yet) used to enhance or alter the photo, hair, makeup, or clothing, everything in every image is all real!  Kinda wild when you think about it.

Behind the Scenes:  Hair Crafting Hair, photo styling and photograph by Philip Pelusi

Philip Pelusi Products: La Crème Shampoo and Conditioner, for blowout styling P2 Fixative and P2 Soft Wax, P2 Fluid Spray for detailing and P2 Industrial to finish 

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Philip calls her “The Rebel” for a reason, he says, “She is the best combination of tough and chic.  She knows what she wants!  She’s fierce and glamourous.”  In addition to always adjusting his versatile haircutting method for all textures, Philip is also the master of capturing the spirit of his Guest as he did here with The Rebel.  Style and strength embodied in one!  There is a sense of timelessness to his designs.  Note the dream like quality of the photo’s background as it draws in the imagination!

Behind The Scenes…

Hair And Photo – Philip Pelusi

Hair Design and Styling – Trend Team of Sam Canavan, Tim Dehainaut, and Jeffrey Reitz

Philip Pelusi Products – The 3D collection, P2 Fluid Spray and P2 Rivet Spray

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

Deemed “The Beret” by name, this iconic Volumetric™ Haircut was created it the early 70’s.  Haircut, design, styling, and photograph all by Philip himself!  The design features Asymmetric Bangs and a strong Weight Line.  Note the amazing subtleties of the Layering and Weight Distribution, one of the foundations for the Volumetric™ Method Hair Cutting System created by Philip.  Timeless, these techniques are still applied today to create the chic looks of 2022!

This well-crafted Volumetric™ Haircut was feature in Hair Dressers Journal, a prestigious hair magazine distributed in England, Ireland, and Scotland.  The model?  A Frequent Guest of Philip’s from Belfast who was attending college in America. 

Philip Pelusi products used:  La Crème Shampoo and Conditioner and for styling, the original P2 Glaze formula

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

These stunning images were created in The Philip Pelusi Talent Center in 1994.  Part of a seasonal hair trend collection, Philip and his International Design Team created these edgy, moody shapeshifting looks.  From smooth blowout, to intricate updo along with a smokey eye and neutral lip.  The looks were truly 3 dimensional, just like the Philip Pelusi products used during the shoot! 

Behind the scenes?

Volumetric Haircut and Design – Philip Pelusi

Overall Design Concept – Philip Pelusi and Jeffrey Reitz

Photo – Philip Pelusi

Styling and Photo Styling – Jeffrey Reitz

Hair Color – Sam Canavan

Photo Assistant – John ONeill

Philip Pelusi Products – 3D Modeling Lotion, 3D Modeling Gel, 3D Modeling Glaze (all pictured here), P2 Color Guard Shampoo and P2 Moisturizing Conditioner

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

Philip and his team were commissioned to create this collection for a very prestigious Spanish Magazine named Peliqueria (which means hair studio/salon) circa 1996.  The inspiration?  The Spanish dance the Tango!  Philip shares, “This was part of a presentation showcasing the amazing versatility of this short haircut and the elegance and sophistication of The Volumetric Pelusi Method Hair Cut and Design.”

This photo, shot by Philip himself, was taken from above in the choir loft in The Philip Pelusi Center for Talent Development! (Yes, it used to have a black and white checked floor years ago!)  Inspired?  Let’s dance!!

Behind The Scenes…

Volumetric Haircut and Design Concept – Philip Pelusi

Photo – Philip Pelusi

Products – Philip Pelusi Color Guard Shampoo and Conditioner, P2 Fixative and P2 Fluid Spray

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

Check out this Philip Pelusi ICONIC Haircut and Design circa 1973!  Inspired by 1930’s film stars, this V-shaped cut truly puts the “V” in Volumetric™ The Pelusi Method, the organic hair cutting system created by Philip.  And the texture, created by Philip via a Stack Perm, helped create this uplifted V-shape.  This style is timeless fitting into today’s natural curly looks. 

Philip created this look to dry naturally and be low maintenance with just a few pumps of P2 by Philip Pelusi Liquid Mousse.  In fact, he cut this Guest’s hair while it dried naturally under a heat lamp so he could see the shape transform before his eyes.  Philip sometimes cut curly hair with several then Future Designer Trainees (now called New Talent!) holding heat lamps, a magic secret he created for cutting curly hair!

Philip photographed this in the lower level of the Philip Pelusi Squirrel Hill location, the very first Philip Pelusi “Talent Center” known then as the Philip Pelusi Training Center.

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

This super cool cut and color design was created by Philip around 1969!  He was commissioned to create something spectacular for the cover of a German avant-garde magazine.  And no doubt he achieved it, starting the beginning of our reputation as a high fashion salon group all over the globe. 

What was the inspiration for this edgy design?  Philip had a client that had moved to the USA from Germany with her family when she was around 7 years old.  All grown up in this photo as you can see, she wears Philip’s design well!  He was so inspired by her that he created this architectural Volumetric Haircut, Hair Color and Design specially for her!

Volumetric Haircut, Hair color, Styling and Photo – all by Philip Pelusi

Philip Pelusi Products – Color Guard Shampoo/Conditioner then 3D Modeling Lotion 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

This incredible image and hair crafting was inspired by the Brazilian Model wearing it!  Created in the 1980’s by Philip and his International Design Team as part of a hair collection Philip designed for a tour of Canada.  The tour started in Montreal, then Vancouver, Calgary, Nova Scotia, and then Toronto.  Just who was behind the scenes? 

Hair and Photo – Philip Pelusi

Styling Assistants – Susan Cola and Sam Canavan @Philip Pelusi

Product used – P2 Age de Phy Shampoo and Conditioner, P2 Increase Smart Styling Treatment, and P2 Fluid Spray

Before there was Instagram and even Facebook, there were magazines!  Lots and lots of magazines!  Powerful publications in which to get your product published for the public to see, you had to win over the magazine’s esteemed Beauty Editors who literally received hundreds of products to try and review each week!  These folks were the “influencers” of their time!  And to get one of these coveted spots in a national or international magazine was truly triumphant!

Here is one example of thousands of press coverage pieces Philip Pelusi has been receiving since the 1960’s when Philip got this start.  Victoria Beckham on the cover of ALLURE and P2 by Philip Pelusi Exfoliating Shampoo Treatment (now P2 Roots Exfoliating Shampoo Treatment) as one of the Editors picks inside the pages!  Take a trip back to 2008 with this impressive PR piece and one of Philip’s bottle designs from over the years!  Plus 4 other press pieces featuring P2 by Philip Pelusi Daily HaiRx!

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