Emerson Salon – Capitol Hill Seattle

Over the past 11 years Will Gregory and Alison Goldfrapp have explored many facets of electro spun tunes through their unique collaboration. We continue to get excited by the influx of quality female electro/synth artists like Goldfrapp. Their newest album (just released) is called,”Head First,” and leads with the single, “Rocket.” The entire album consists of fantasy/ Xanadu-esque melodies with an up tempo mainstream beat. This newest piece is a departure from Goldfrapp’s last album,”Seventh Tree,” which explored slowly paced ambient songs with poetic lyrics. Goldfrapp will be on tour this year and will be in California specifically this coming June 2010.

In the video for “Rocket,” Alison sports some major style with the newest accessory- black leather half gloves. Rihanna, Kimberly Caldwell and others have been modeling this must have in TV appearances, videos and live performances. In addition, Alison’s hair has always been gorgeous with its soft golden blond hue and natural, shiny, wavy texture. Want this haircolor? Ask your stylist for an all over color that utilizes beige and golden blond. If starting with darker artificial pigment, bleach lightener may be used to color correct to a lighter shade.

When styling on naturally wavy/curly hair: Towel dry after washing then rough dry with a medium setting blowdryer until 60% dry. Apply Morroccan Oil Intense Curl Cream to the midshaft-ends. Scrunch wave/curl into your palm in addition to creating soft twists. Use a diffuser attachment on your blowdryer when drying on a high heat low velocity setting. Once dry, set the style with a shot of cooler temperature air. Mist with Rapid Repair Spray by Alterna for shine and luminosity.

When styling on naturally straight hair: Towel dry after washing and add Antigravity by Kevin Murphy to the entire head. Blow dry on a medium heat setting while the head is upside down. Once dry, lightly mist entire head with Working Spray by Alterna. Using a barrel iron, curl 1-2″ sections of hair all over the head starting at the nape. When done, lightly finger separate the waves and spray lightly again.

Pretty soon, Goldfrapp’s entire album will be moving up the charts as they criss cross the globe spreading their music and style!

post by D’Arcy