The inspiration behind Badgley Mischka’s fall 2012 collection was the science-fiction impressionism seen in the German film Metropolis. Reflected in the strong structures, high collars, defined angles and overall mood of the collection, one might expect to see that geometric imagery replicated in the hairstyle. Rather than complement it, Peter Gray for Moroccanoil went in [...]

Aveda Congress 2011: An Event for Education and Artistry
In early October, 4,000 stylists, haircolorists, makeup artists, students and salon owners gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center for Aveda Congress 2011. The event, this year called “Pow Wow,” boasted technical and creative presentations from

Mercedes-Benz Spring 2012 Fashion Week NYC: Badgley Mischka
At Badgley Mischka’s spring collection, shown at the tents at Lincoln Center, a number of intriguing references inspired lead hairstylist for Moroccanoil Peter Gray to create the dramatic updos for the show, including Italian sculptor Umberto Boccion

Mercedes-Benz Spring 2012 Fashion Week NYC: Betsey Johnson
It’s always a party backstage at Betsey Johnson, and this season proved no different. Press, models and artists enjoyed the festive atmosphere, complete with champagne, mini cupcakes, balloons, pink clip-on extensions scented with Johnson’s new Too T

Mercedes-Benz Spring ’12 Fashion Week NYC: Jen Kao
For the Jen Kao spring 2012 show, the beauty inspiration was all about giving grunge a more polished look. Inspired by Tank Girl, lead hairstylist Peter Gray for Cutler designed a look that was tough but feminine and centered around individuality. Gr

Peter Gray Styles Michelle Williams for the Met Ball
We just loved Michelle Williams’ elegant look at the annual Met Ball, held on Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Perfectly complementing her black Miu Miu gown accented with metallic swallows and Fred Leighton jewelry, Williams’ cropped plat

Mercedes-Benz Fall ’11 Fashion Week NYC: Badgley Mischka
The Badgley Mischka fall 2011 collection was inspired by the films of the 1940s and ’50s, such as All About Eve, Dark Victory and The Women, and the parties that went along with them. “It’s less about the red carpet and more about the Vanity Fair aft

Mercedes-Benz Fall ‘11 Fashion Week NYC: Betsey Johnson
Going backstage at Betsey Johnson is always one of the main highlights of each Fashion Week season, thanks to fun themes, a party-like atmosphere and one of my favorite session stylists, Peter Gray. The fall 2011 show definitely didn’t disappoint. Af

Mercedes-Benz Spring ‘11 Fashion Week NYC: Badgley Mischka
When coming up with the hair design for the Badgley Mischka show, lead stylist for Moroccanoil Peter Gray took inspiration from the movie White Mischief, which chronicles the sex- and drug-filled lifestyles of wealthy, self-righteous Brits living lar

Mercedes-Benz Spring ‘11 Fashion Week NYC: Betsey Johnson
It’s hard not to have fun at the Betsey Johnson show. Between the colorful balloons, inspirational posters and artwork and bowls of candy, everyone backstage joins in on Betsey’s party (and if they don’t, they will once she tosses a handful of ro
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