Leading Fashion Hairstylist Serge Normant

Introduction - Leading Fashion Hairstylist Serge Normant

Most will agree that Serge Normant is undeniably one of the leading hairstylists in the fashion industry today.

The darling of the fashion world, the notable hairstylist has created spectacular hairstyles for all of the top fashion magazines in the world.

He regularly creates hair art for cover sittings along with fashion and beauty stories for Harper's Bazaar, W, Allure, Elle and Vogue.

Normant led hairstyling teams for the fashion shows of iconic designers such as Ralph Lauren, Valentino, Christian Lacroix, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Sonia Rykiel and L’Wren Scott, to name just a few.

Who's Who Of Fashion Photographers

The list of photographers he's worked with is a Who's Who of some of the most respected photographers in the fashion and beauty industry.

The list includes Richard Avedon, Michael Thompson, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel, Herb Ritts, Irving Penn, Annie Lebovitz, Mario Testino, Mario Sorrenti, Carter Smith and Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.

Advertising Client

After enjoying great success at the Bruno Pittini Salon, Serge moved to New York to pursue freelance work.

Over time he's work with an extensive range of advertising client including Chanel, Estee Lauder, Clairol, L'Oreal, Revlon, Neutrogena, Lancôme, Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Celine and Yves Saint Laurent.

Serge Normant Favorite Things

In a 2000 feature in Allure Magazine, the iconic hairstylist who began his career in Paris, came across as charming and dashing.

He listed some of his favorite things including:

1.  Serge loves the hair you wake up with in the morning, especially if it's shoulder length or longer, because it's naturally sexy.

2.  He adores someone with salt and pepper hair, especially is they have a youthful wrinkle free, unlined face.

3.  The superstar hairstylist is a fan of barrettes and chopsticks in the hair accessory department.

4.  One-day dirty hair.  He believes you shouldn't wash your hair like you'd wash dishes.

The leading fashion hairstylist is also well-known for his love of glamorous, healthy and eccentric hair and beauty.

Serge told W Magazine in 2010 that "the biggest mistake women make when it comes to their hair is using too much gel."

He noted "I know frizz is hard, but covering the hair with too much stuff isn’t the answer. I like to look at a woman’s hair and wonder if she’s wearing any product at all."

What Serge Normant hates:

The famous hairstylist hates perms.  He told Allure Magazine "I don't think there are good perms.  When I see the hair with the grown-out roots, I want to take the scissors and cut it off."

He also hates the expression "she looks good for her age."  He counters with "she just looks good period - whether she's 20, 40 or 70.  Her glamour and her personality still shine through."

Celebrity Clientele

Serge is also famous for his work on celebrities such as Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherspoon, Blake Lively, Julianne Moore, Ellen Pompeo and Elizabeth Hurley.

He also counts supermodels Gisele Bündchen, Iman, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford as clients.

Hairstyling Throughout The 20th Century

In 2001, Serge published his first book, {{asin=0670030279,text=Femme Fatale}} which examines hairstyling throughout the 20th century.

His second book, {{asin=2732431338,text=Metamorphosis (2004)}}, transforms the looks of well-known actresses and models from the contemporary to the extraordinary.

Partnership With John Frieda

Serge who currently reside in New York, co-owns and runs three salons with John Frieda.

Two of the Serge Normant at John Frieda salons are located in New York City, one uptown, one downtown and the third salon is located in Los Angeles.

Serge Normant Hair Care Line

In late-2010, Serge launched an eponymous line of transformative hair care and styling products.

Currently consisting of eight (8) essential products, the Serge Normant product line is available nationwide, including a wide range of department stores as well as on www.sergenormant.com.