The Art Of Perfect Hair
Why the No.1 choice for your bridal locks should only be Dar
When we started planning our 20th anniversary edition of Asiana Wedding magazine, one name kept cropping up: Dar. The Superstar Celebrity Hair Stylist has been with us from the very beginning, and we’ve had the honour of supporting and reporting on his career since then.
From opening his Dar Blo Dry Bar at the Taj Buckingham Gate to becoming a resident Hair Stylist at Harrods, to teaming up with some of the biggest names in beauty like Armand Beasley, Dar has been instrumental is redefining bridal hair beauty, making it every bit as important as your make-up.
Though his diary is frequently full of A’list bookings, with everyone from Goldie Hawn to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turning to him for special events; Dar always makes time for brides, ensuring he brings the magic to your mane.
Show-stopping hair starts with experience
Styling 100s of brides over the years means Dar has a wealth of experience in understanding the needs of brides. Though your MUA may offer to do your hair, for most it’s a secondary skill. The only way to elevate your hair is to book an expert. As Dar explains: “A lot of brides place emphasis on the make-up trial, but the hair trial is equally important because you need a chance to feel comfortable with your hair style, whether it’s an elaborate updo or is left soft and curly.”
In fact, Dar recommends that you do a full trial run with your MUA and outfit: “try and get your make-up artist to join so they can liaise with the hair stylist. Most importantly, take the top of your wedding outfit with you. This allows the hair stylist to assess your overall look and suggest hair accessories such as flowers and tiaras.”
The Celebrity Touch
What makes Dar different to other hair stylists is the way he creates a complete luxury experience for all his clients, whether they’re actors, politicians or real women. You won’t just be going in for a regular blow dry. Dar’s signature style is creating bold, dramatic looks that ooze glamour from every angle. He approaches hair as an artform, creating a one-off creation for every one of his muses.
Dar’s clientele includes Bollywood superstars Kajol and Jacqueline Fernandez, Miss England Bhasha Mukherjee, HRH Sultanah Kalsom, Queen of Pahang, Malaysia, Naughty Boy and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. You too can experience the reason they go to him when they have a special occasion when you book him for your bridal hair; a luxurious experience whether it’s for a pre-wedding blow dry or you book a complete bridal transformation. As Dar enthuses: “Every woman deserves to be treated like an A’list celebrity, I’ll personally see to it myself when you book me. I’ve styled many women including Kajol and Goldie Hawn but I take just as much time and effort with all my clients ensuring they all feel a million dollars.”
Book an appointment with Hair By Dar at Harrods Hair and Beauty Salon on the 5th floor.
He’s available Fridays and Saturdays or can be booked for weddings and events.
Dar Through The Decades
The proof is in the pictures! We looked back through Asiana’s archives at the incredible hair-dos that Dar created for us over the years. From regal beehives to creative curls, his vision has always been ahead of the times. A trendsetter, tastemaker and one of the original beauty industry Influencers, no one does hair like Dar.
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