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Vidal Sassoon (January 1928 – May 2012)

He wanted to be an architect when he grew up.  And so he was.

Hair is art because of this man.  He made hair modern, fresh.  We thought we’d seen it all and we hadn’t.  Mr. Sassoon showed us what we—women, stylists—could do and we were surprised.  Of course!  Of course we could!  But we hadn’t realized there were these new doors and unseen windows that had been left unopened.  Not until Mr. Sassoon opened them.

Enter shape.

Enter the five-point, the bob.

Enter the pixie.

Enter daring, artful hair.

Mr. Sassoon,

You were loved.

You will be remembered.

Thank you.