Emotive Hair: A Beauty Photo Series by Elisabeth Hoff and Laura Chadwick

In this photo series, photographer, Elisabeth Hoff and hair stylist, Laura Chadwick explore the connection between hair and human emotion, attempting to capture the essence of Joy, Sorrow, Anger, and Fear through intricate hairstyles. Shot in a London studio with an extraordinary team, this project brings to life the raw, unfiltered feelings that define our human experience. Psychologist Paul Ekman, renowned for his ground-breaking work on emotions, identified four base emotions: Joy, Sorrow, Anger, and Fear as fundamental to the human experience. According to Ekman, these emotions are universal, transcending cultural and social boundaries. These emotions, which are deeply rooted in our biology are essential for human survival.

Hair: Laura Chadwick
Photography: : Elisabeth Hoff
Make up: Czar Joshua Ventura