A chance moment swimming with my
children provided the inspiration for my
newest collection, Atlantis.

Many people have asked me what made me
think of shooting a hair collection
underwater and, on this morning swim, I
noticed how hair moves and how amazing it
looks when you manipulate it underwater
and I was inspired to recreate this.

This shoot came with it’s own risks,
especially when considering how to style
the hair to prevent the styles from falling
apart under water.

My favourite childhood fairytale is The
Little Mermaid, and with this in mind I was
inspired to ensure each of the models
embodied their own inner mermaid in their
own peaceful utopia.

I’ve always loved braids and the technique
is something that will never fade. I
incorporated braids into the looks because
you can see them underwater and they look
so soft and beautiful which Mit the collection
perfectly.

Creating texture in the hair that would hold
underwater was a tricky one to do but we
managed it by using the right products and
setting techniques.

Hair: Mary Alamine @ Royals Hair & Beauty – Australia
Collection: Atlantis
Ph: Daniel Knott
Make-up: Mikele Simone
Styling: Jana Bortolo
Salon: Royals Hair & Beauty