The Dutch Christiaan Houtenbos is one of the most legendary hair stylists contributing to some of most talked about trends over the decades. He is credited for inventing the 'undercut'1 I have followed him for some time and I feel he is a really inspirational stylist that should be talked about.
Born 1945 Christiaan started early as a barber at the age of just twelve. Going on to study hair dressing in Amsterdam at a womens beauty school.2 Since then he has contributed a great deal to hair culture.
By the age of 20 christiaan was invited by Glamour Magazine to New york due to a recommendation from one of his first clients in his home country.3 Soon after Christiaan gained enormous popularity working in a New York Salon and then eventually going on shoots, TV appearances working for actresses and models.4
Christiaan has had many defining moments contributing endlessly to Vogue, Glamour, Calvin Klien. He has styled for big names such as Lady Gaga, Kate Moss, Grace Jones, Victoria Beckham and a huge amount more.
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| Grace Jones Signature cut by Christiaan |
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| Daria Werbowy hair by Christiaan |
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| His most famous Undercut |
Christiaan is quite possibly one of my favourite hair stylist, He embraces all hair types having himself had many cuts including dread locks. He's never afraid to try anything different despite the fact that it may shock people especially considering he started his hair adventure at a time were conservative styles were the norm. He is able to create weird and wonderful styles and could probably free cut with his eyes closed! I aspire to have some of the confidence he possesses when it comes to hair styling. As well as the creativity!
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