May 24, 2019
When Music Videos and Edgy Aveda Style Goals Collide
One of our recent cosmetology inspirations comes from the stunning, wooded country of Estonia. Kerli is an international singing sensation that brings her creative spirit and heritage to her incredible music videos. She recently released a new album and her styling is incredible! Kerli completely embodies the Aveda spirit with her earthy vibes and high fashion. Weβve highlighted some of our favorite avant garde looks from her as inspiration for people who want to work in the world of beauty.
The Goddess
The Goddess immediately stands out as one of our favorite Kerli looks of all time. She stands dressed in all white to highlight her divinity. Her hair is sculpted away from her body and drops down like a veil. The makeup is very muted and monochromatic. Even her nails have been painted rounded white to complete this look. The only pop of contrast comes from her amazing lashes that we canβt get enough of. The Goddess is a fantastic example of artistic finesse that shows what it really means to be avant garde!
The Devil
Kerliβs darker side comes out through her look, The Devil. We love how this entire look is very sleek. Her bangs are perfectly straight with slick black hair that blends in with her clothing. While her nails are covered, they still are used as the costume with her gloves extending down into long strings. Itβs a great example of how to think outside of the box and push the envelope. The Devil is all about Kerliβs eyes. Her eyeliner is perfection. They kept her lashes simple so nothing would detract from those eyes. From head to toe, this avante garde look creates a powerful and mysterious look.
The Fey Spirit
We are so inspired by the Fey Spirit. This look embodies the forests of Estonia. We love how the hair and makeup artists were able to create an avante garde deer. Kerliβs hair is braided up and around antlers and then flows down her back like a mane. The contour on her cheekbones and nose makes her look perfectly like an animal. We love the simple, flawless manicure that completes the Fey Spirit look.
The Spirit of the Plains
One of her most abstract looks in The Spirit of the Plains. The hair stylists were able to really experiment with this look. Long hair flows down to her calves with two large, braided buns on the side of her head. If that wasnβt dramatic enough, sheβs wearing a large red cap with twisted and shaped hair extensions that shoot out from it. We love how the costuming works with the hair and makeup to create a dynamic and unforgettable look.
Braids for Days
The braiding detail in this more subdued look from Kerli in amazing. Intricate braids have been brought into popularity by βGame of Thronesβ and this look is totally embodying it. Asymmetrical braids wrap the top of her head and meet at the top in a dramatic bun. Kerli stays looking fierce with some simple but bold makeup. A killer cat eye, lashes, and black lip take the drama up a notch. By keeping her eyebrows neutral, the makeup artists make a very ethereal and edgy look.
Tomorrow
We love all the drama that this look is bringing. From her nails to her hair every element was thought through and works together to portray a story. The hair is dark and slicked back and looks almost like oil. This matches her sharp and oily black nails that drip down her hands. Even the makeup gives off the illusion of oily with some well placed highlighter and smudged eyeliner. The eyeshadow is next level with reaching up to the top of her eyebrows.
Interested?
If youβre as inspired by Kerliβs avant garde looks as we are, consider an education in beauty! Let your creativity flourish and join the trendsetters at Aveda Institute Idaho.
Whether the nails, liner, or braids are your passion we have a program to develop these skills of your own. Connect with your passion for creating new beauty looks at either of our campuses, Aveda Institute Twin Falls or Aveda Institute Boise.
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(feautured photo courtesy of last.fm/music/Kerli/)
