Lenny Kravitz accomplishes 60 years. It almost seems like an oxymoron when you look at the posts he publishes on Instagram, a carousel of frames and videos that portray him with a very sculpted physique, practically like a boy, and cloaked in that sprint and that contagious energy that have distinguished him since the beginning of his career. career. So much so that one wonders if time has really passed.
Rock star, actor, model and style icon, Lenny Kravitz is this and much more. On May 26th he enters his sixth decade, and if there is a distinctive detail of his image it is his hair, an example of transformism, but also of fidelity to a very specific style.
Available in the most varied forms, her iconic hairstyle is perhaps the dreadlock one which, perhaps not everyone knows, was born by pure chance. As he himself said in an interview, they were not intentional, yet, over time, they became his hair signature. But this was not the only hair look, in recent years, to distinguish her image. In her long career she has also experimented with other cuts and styling which, Sergio Fenoaltea, master barber Barberino's, analyzed the detail, also suggesting some advice for recreating them ad hoc.
Dreadlocks (born by chance)
It is perhaps her iconic hairstyle, yet, at the same time, born by pure chance. It all started during a move to the house of his then wife Lisa Bonet. The artist himself said it in an interview given to People. «I brought my tools, my things and, somehow, I forgot the comb. And after, like, a couple of months, my hair started getting tangled and I was like, oh, I better do something.” He did nothing, since it was Lisa herself who convinced him to keep her look, which later became his hair signature.
Expert advice: «This type of hairstyle requires patience and dedication. If you decide to have dreadlocks, you must also make sure that your hair is completely dry: leaving it wet can cause bad odors,” he explains. Sergio Fenoaltea, master barber Barberino's.
Classic Afro, with panache
The afro style it's a evergreen, but many artists like to show off a rounded profile, with a more defined and traditional shape that winks at the disco stars of the Seventies. A bit like the one shown by Lenny Kravitz in 2001, on the occasion of the Radio Music Awards. Here he revisited this classic by giving it a more messy and natural look, also marking a return to his origins: the artist also shows it in some shots on Instagram in which he appears very young in the company of his father and mother.
Expert advice: «To make the most of the beauty of the shape of Afro hair and tame its rebellious nature, the advice is to always wrap your hair in a warm towel before and after drying and don't forget to use hydrating oils to elasticize your hair, such as Argan Oil” says the master barber.
Short and rolled
Over the years there has also been no shortage of middle ground. Throughout his career Lenny Kravitz he also exhibited a short cut which combines the Afro-classic style with dreadlocks: medium length, with strands of hair rolled up only at the end. A more casual and lively look, but which is synonymous with a great personality.
Expert advice: «In this case it is important not to shorten the hair too much. In some cases it is even advisable to let them reach the chin or shoulders, so as to have more space to experiment and to ensure that the cut is not too complicated to maintain”, he advises Sergio Fenoaltea.
Cornrows: tight braids
The tight braids, typical of African culture and also known as cornrows, they are a practical way to keep your hair tidy, especially while you wait for it to grow. Lenny Kravitz also resorted to this trick in 2004, showing off an updo of tight braids that retains a rock effect. The same look is often shown off by her daughter Zoë.
Expert advice: «For those who have or want to recreate the cornrows hairstyle, one of the main tips is to keep the scalp very clean using a delicate shampoo, such as Delicate Shampoo for Daily Use by Barberino's» explains the master barber. «It is also important not to overdo the rubbing, which could ruin the work done on the braids. In this way the cornrows will remain fresh and tidy for longer, without risking creating frizz or split ends.”
Give it a rest
In May 2009, Lenny Kravitz was in Cannes for the presentation of the film Precious by Lee Daniels, in which he starred. For the occasion, she showed up on the red carpet with a new hairstyle: curly hair, but very short. A low maintenance, yet simple and elegant look, suitable for any occasion.
Expert advice: «In this case, the advice is to use a diffuser. This accessory allows you to spread the air evenly, so as not to disturb the curls and reduce frizz. Furthermore, with the diffuser the curls maintain their natural shape and also gain a little volume”, adds the master barber.
Stubble beard
Lenny Kravitz loves the short beard: this is demonstrated by the many looks she has shown off over the years and which are unlikely to be characterized by a length exceeding 5 millimetres. Whether on the red carpet or in private life, the artist often opts for one Stubble Beardtypical of a natural style but with attention to the smallest details, starting from the edges, which are always clean and regular.
Expert advice: «For impeccable styling it is essential to take care of it by cleaning the edges, to avoid the unkempt effect, and adjusting the length between 1.5 and 3 millimetres», concludes Sergio Fenoaltea.
Source: Vanity Fair
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