Michael Forrey
Hair
Michael has worked in the industry for over 15 years, and divides his time between both East + West coasts. He developed an international following as the Senior Creative Director for Vidal Sassoon in New York and California, and is consistently a lead stylist during NYFW for contemporary labels including: Eckhaus Latta, threeASFOUR, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, and Kim Chiu. Michael’s editorial work can be seen in magazines including: Vogue, Allure, Wonderland, V Magazine, and Papermag.
New year, new hair? 2022 might be the year of the rebellious haircut
BY MELISSA MAGSAYSAY
JAN. 12, 2022 8:15 PM PT
An acquaintance of mine once commented that I should “never cut my hair short,” remarking that my long, dark hair appeared “cool” and made me look “even younger” than my biological age……
Turns out, I am far from the only person on this particular hair journey. “Hair does hold energy,” says Michael Forrey, the hairstylist at Beverly Hills salon Striiike who cut off more than a foot of my hair in late November. “On a cellular level, it’s interesting to think our hair is dead cells. It’s life experience in a way. Cutting it is a dramatic way to step out of a situation and say, ‘I’m out, I’m done,’ marking a point of renewal.”……
“It’s the one thing attached to your person that says so much,” Forrey says. “From a visual perspective, it changes the face shape. It pops your cheekbones. It evokes so much personality. It goes beyond just a physical change. It actually brings out a character. This is the girl that’s been locked away, and she’s ready to come out.”
Angelenos, count your blessings: Michael Forrey — the talented hairstylist and former head of education at Vidal Sassoon — is now here in L.A. Forrey, who currently splits his time between San Francisco and the City of Angels, recently joined the team at Striiike, bringing his creativity and innovative vision along with him. Along with his undeniable scissor skills, Forrey’s inspiring style is top notch.
Michael Forrey, former creative director of Sassoon NYC and stylist at Striiike salon in Beverly Hills, says a leave-in treatment is a must when working with natural or curly hair. “What you want is a product that gives you moisture and locks it in,” he explains. “Moisture and hold. The frizzier and finer [the hair], the more hold you might need. The dryer and thicker [the hair], the more moisture you will need.”
As for ingredients to look for in a product, Forrey says natural oils are best. “Your hair absorbs these oils as their own, adding moisture to combat the frizz,” he explains. “Unlike silicone or other synthetic moisturizers that tend to sit on top of the hair, look for things like avocado oil, coconut oil, babassu oil, jojoba oil, and argan oil.” The exception to this rule? Mineral oil, which Forrey says can irritate. Butters like shea, cocoa, and mango are also star ingredients to seek in an anti-frizz product, according to the hair pro, not to mention witch hazel. Taking notes?
Why You Need To Book Your Next Hair Appointment At Sasson Salon
By Katie Sweeney | Haute Beauty, News | September 25, 2017
In modern history, no hair stylist has achieved as much international acclaim and status as Vidal Sassoon. Known for his geometric cuts, haircare products, and worldwide salons, Sassoon changed the way people think about hair. Although he sold his namesake hair empire in the 1980s, his legacy lives on today. There’s no better place to witness this than at the Sassoon Salon flagship on Sutter Street in downtown San Francisco.
The salon is run by Sassoon’s creative director, Michael Forrey, a master of tresses in his own right who maintains the locks of a loyal following of devoted customers—while developing styles for special events like New York Fashion Week. We recently spent an afternoon with Forrey immersing ourselves in all things Vidal Sassoon. Here’s what we learned—and why you should book your next hair appointment—be it a cut, color, or blow dry—at Sassoon Salon.
Fashion forward cuts and styles.
If you’re looking for an avant-garde cut, book an appointment with Forrey. Simply browse his Instagram page and you’ll see that he perfectly channels the spirit of Vidal Sassoon into his innovative and polished cuts. He’s also amazing at a classic sleek long look, too. Want to recreate that rope pony you saw on the runway? There’s a good chance that the look was actually created by a Sassoon team member! Whether you want to leave with side-swept tresses , mega volume, or a sleek bob with tons of shine, it can be achieved at Sassoon.
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What we texted our friends:
“There’s an office lady here and I don’t know if she’s just still working or making sure we don’t steal the staplers”
“Why aren’t all runways slippery slides?”
“An origami party on the prairies but with acid”
“If you really loved me you would have convinced. me to buy metallic snakeskin slit flares by now”
Look we want want now: A sleeveless kimono-style top in fuchsia and glittering lamé, worn with elegant relaxed-fit flares in the same fabric.
Wildest beauty moment: Sassoon’s Michael Forrey created razor-sharp bobs that were business in the front and Pinkamena Diane Pie in the back.
Stay Trim
Bleaching your hair weakens it and causes dryness, so it’s important to get regular trims as your hair grows out. “The cut and color are a statement in itself,” says Michael Forrey, Senior Creative Director at Sassoon Salon. “So hit the salon every five to six weeks to keep hair healthy and freshen up ends.” Another way to keep strands fresh is by adding a nourishing styling product to your stash. Think of it this way: When it’s cold out, you use a heavy moisturizer to avoid cracked, dry skin. The same principle goes for your bleached hair — you want to restore it to its bouncy, defined state. For however you style your hair, we recommend Alterna Haircare Caviar Omega + Anti-Frizz Dry Oil Mist. It’s chock full of fatty acids to coat your strands, combat brittleness, and leave your hair shiny and soft.
Solange Just Gave A Surprise NYFW Performance, And It Was Something
She took the stage during Maryam Nassir Zadeh's runway show
BY JENNA IGNERI SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
The beauty was as fresh as ever. Models donned an effortless and light middle-parted, slept-on look created by Michael Forrey, senior creative director at Sassoon Salon, though the integrity of each model’s individual natural texture was embraced and enhanced. Makeup artist Mika Ishida for Shiseido kept models essentially barefaced, with only a handful of models wearing the lightest pink-nude lip color. 7TRUE nail artist Holly Falcone painted each model’s fingertips with the prettiest gold-lined spring blue tip.
All in all, it was an awe-inspiring production set on a gorgeous fall day—easily the hottest weather NYFW has seen all week—from Solange’s surprise performance to Zadeh’s collection itself. If you’re feeling FOMO, click through the gallery, below, to check out what went down.
NYFW Fall/Winter 2017: VFILES Parties Down the Runway in Style
By Susan Romero
For the designs by Snow Gue Gao, the Sassoon Team, led by Creative Director, Michael Forrey, developed an androgynous, yet sophisticated look. The hair was pulled back into a slick ponytail along with a boyish faux fringe bang, and an elegant sumo-knot. This style blended well with the collection that was infused with menswear styles and Asian inspired fabrics and pieces.
The hair for Danielle Cathari’s collection was created with precise middle parts, coupled with sleek, straight-edged ends to complement the sporty, yet feminine, athleisure designs on the runway.
Backstage at Eckhaus Latta Spring 2016
by Olivia Locher
September 15, 2015 1: 17 pm
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Fashionable Q&A: Michael Forrey & Nathan Booth from Sassoon
Who doesn’t love a Sassoon cut? Sharp and precise, any woman looks tres chic after a visit to a Sassoon Salon.
In the 1960s British hairstylist Vidal Sassoon ushered in a new approach to hair-styling moving women away from “cut and set” to “wash and wear.” Inspired by European architecture, Sassoon played with angular shaping, creating new bobs and pixie cuts. Clients such as fashion designer Mary Quant and actress Mia Farrow praised the coifs and it wasn’t long before Sassoon opened salons in the UK and America, developing a unique styling technique.
The iconic styling continues. Today trained Sassoon stylists build on the original ideas to create modern new looks.
OverDressedforLife is excited to post this Q&A with Michael Forrey, Senior Creative Director at Sassoon Salon San Francisco and Nathan Booth, Color Director at Sassoon Salon San Francisco.
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