{"id":165200,"date":"2024-11-13T13:14:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T18:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/?p=165200"},"modified":"2026-05-22T16:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T20:16:28","slug":"hair-stylist-alexandry-costa-on-finding-inspiration-in-the-unexpected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/hair-stylist-alexandry-costa-on-finding-inspiration-in-the-unexpected\/","title":{"rendered":"Hair Stylist Alexandry Costa on Finding Inspiration in the Unexpected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent.<\/em><\/p>\n<style>\n.quote {\nline-height: 1.2em !important;\npadding: 35px 25px;\n}\n.wp-caption {\n    margin-top: 65px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141369\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/11\/742FFE14-643A-4481-8736-E05D63355DBF-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1158\" height=\"1544\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165204\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/alexandry-costa\">Alexandry Costa<\/a> | Image courtesy of <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/artlist\">Artlist<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/alexandry-costa\">Alexandry Costa<\/a>, Hair Stylist<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hometown\/country:<\/strong> French Riviera<br \/>\n<strong>Based:<\/strong> Paris<br \/>\n<strong> Representation: <\/strong> Artlist<\/p>\n<p><strong>How would you describe your work?<\/strong><br \/>\nI would describe my work as a blend of creativity and inclusivity. It embraces various styles, eras, and cultures while remaining impactful and meaningful. This versatility allows for a rich exploration of ideas and emotions, making my work timeless and relevant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your trademark?<\/strong><br \/>\nEmpowering, reminiscent of the French Nouvelle Vague and the Swinging London. Nonchalant or opulent. I particularly like the weather\u2019s effects on hair\u2014the dry and matte texture of bleached hair, the perfect shiny vamp&#8217;s waves, the undetectable touches that can subtly transform a look. Or, the total opposite: extremely dark, gothic, eccentric, deconstructed, polished, glamour as hell. But it always needs to be wearable. And all of that while treating hair with kindness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you first discover your passion for hair, and what led you specifically into the world of hair?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen I was a child, I paused on the scene where Sleeping Beauty danced in the woods just to admire the swirls of golden hair that fascinated me. I also loved styling Barbies in punk fashion and combing my mother\u2019s eight Persian cats. Also, my grandfather was a successful hairdresser and cinema wigmaker in the late &#8217;50s\u2014hairdressing has always been present in my family. I was lucky enough to have him as a trainer at the very beginning of my hairdressing apprenticeship. I was interrogated and tested on different finger wave eras. I thank him every day now for his precious heritage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What other jobs have you had?<\/strong><br \/>\nBartender and a street painter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What inspires your creative process and influences your artistic vision?<\/strong><br \/>\nA wide array of experiences and observations deeply influences my creative process. The interplay between cinema, art, history, and encounters can spark unique ideas. Inspiration can come from the little things\u2014a flower, a fragrance, or even a silhouette. Everything is dangerously inspiring for me, transforming the mundane into something beautiful and evocative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What have you watched\/heard\/read lately that has inspired you?<\/strong><br \/>\nAlessandro Michele\u2019s debut show for <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/valentino-valentino-ss-25-show-\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Valentino<\/a> was a stunning display of opulence and beauty.<br \/>\nA captivating book by St\u00e9phane Manel on the tumultuous life of artist Nicolas de Sta\u00ebl, titled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnac.com\/a20437165\/Stephane-Manel-Exercices-de-Stael\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Exercices de Sta\u00ebl<\/a>.<br \/>\nHedi Slimane\u2019s archives.<br \/>\nA short film by Serge Lutens starring Anjelica Huston that I absolutely adore.<br \/>\nAnd a beautiful, uplifting message sent to me by Oribe Canales seven years ago.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you like about what you do?<\/strong><br \/>\nI do this job above all because I love images. Composing textures is like creating characters, drawing reality or eccentricity, following the vision of photographers and other creatives, and being enchanted by a moment when everything is fragile and can disappear the next second\u2014a ray of light, an emotion, a piece of hair that flies beautifully.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What have been the biggest challenges you have faced professionally?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe unpredictability of sculpting with hair, where the material itself seems to guide the outcome, adds a level of artistry and divinity to the process. Balancing the known and unknown can be hard, especially when working with a client or designer\u2014it can be a daunting challenge. But I am deeply connected to that unpredictability, which allows me to push the boundaries of what\u2019s possible. That blend of creation, risk, and innovation likely fuels my passion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s one thing outside of your work that you would like people to know about you?<\/strong><br \/>\nAbove all, I love people. Love is at the center of my life. I have received and still receive so much love and so much to give back. And I am kind of a witch\u2014I can feel everything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who do you think is one to watch?<\/strong><br \/>\nCurrently, I am obsessed with <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/vincent-rockins\">Vincent Rockins<\/a>\u2019 look.<\/p>\n<h3>Selected Work<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/11\/unnamed-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2118\" height=\"1440\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165207\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/dana-smith\">Dana Smith<\/a> by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/pamela-dimitrov\">Pamela Dimitrov<\/a> &#038; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/deo-suveera\">Deo Suveera<\/a> | Image courtesy of Artlist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/beyond-noise-dana-smith\/2254676\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Noise<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis image was made in Paris with Pamela and Deo. Dana Smith\u2019s captivating look and a clear idea of <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/james-valeri\">James Valeri<\/a>\u2019s style make the hair a part of the stylistic composition. Simulating hair after the rain was very poetic to me, and I loved it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/11\/unnamed-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"895\" height=\"1350\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165208\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/fanny-patarin\">Fanny Patarin<\/a> by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/zora-sicher\">Zora Sicher<\/a> | Image courtesy of Artlist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/another-magazine-beyond-the-pleasure-principle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond the pleasure principle<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe amazing <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/zora-sicher\">Zora Sicher<\/a> shot <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/fanny-patarin\">Fanny Patarin<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/another-magazine-beyond-the-pleasure-principle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AnOther Magazine<\/a>, and it was so good. She reminded me of a 1940s French vamp, and the connection between the soft, round waves parted on the side, and the shape of the dress styled by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/rebecca-perlmutar\">Rebecca Perlmutar<\/a> was fantastic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/11\/unnamed-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165212\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nBy <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/shayne-laverdiere\">Shayne Laverdiere<\/a> | Image courtesy of Artlist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Hair001<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/shayne-laverdiere\">Shayne Laverdiere<\/a> created this image for a project called &#8220;The Hair001.&#8221; We paid homage to an old picture I couldn&#8217;t date or find information on; it obsessed me for a long time. It feels like an 80s New Wave meets Ancient Egypt vibe.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/11\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1193\" height=\"945\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165209\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/beth-donaghy\">Beth Donaghy<\/a> by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/harley-weir\">Harley Weir<\/a>| Image courtesy of Artlist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/double-magazine-by-harley-weir-and-max-pearmain\/201328\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Double Magazine<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWe created this image with <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/harley-weir\">Harley Weir<\/a> and <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/max-pearmain\">Max Pearmain<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/double-magazine-by-harley-weir-and-max-pearmain\/201328\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Double Magazine<\/a>. I loved the timeless vibe, and I\u2019m a big fan of Harley\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/11\/unnamed-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1246\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165210\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/lily-rose-depp\">Lily-Rose Depp<\/a> by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/pierre-ange-carlotti\">Pierre-Ange Carlotti<\/a> | Image courtesy of Artlist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/interview-magazine-lily-rose-depp\/1572832\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Interview Magazine<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nPierre-Ange Carlotti shot this image of <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/lily-rose-depp\">Lily-Rose Depp<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/interview-magazine-lily-rose-depp\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Interview Magazine<\/a> in Paris. We felt free, as we were on a boat by the Seine. It was an unforgettable and very inspiring moment for me.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/11\/unnamed-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4797\" height=\"6000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165211\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/lulu-tenney\">Lulu Tenney<\/a> by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/felix-cooper\">Felix Cooper<\/a> | Image courtesy of Artlist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/vogue-hong-kong-vogue-hong-kong-april-2024-covers\/2207148\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vogue Hong Kong April 2024 Covers<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/felix-cooper\">Felix Cooper<\/a> shot this cover of <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/vogue-hong-kong-vogue-hong-kong-april-2024-covers\/2207148\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vogue HK<\/a> with the wonderful <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/lulu-tenney\">Lulu Tenney<\/a> (who is an absolute divine muse) in Marseille, south of France. The wind in Marseille can sometimes be a mess to deal with; trying to control the wind for a good shot can be such a thing, it makes me feel like a magician sometimes.<\/p>\n<p><!--pp-thumb-start--><!--PictPress found no dir \/2024\/11\/165200--><!--pp-thumb-end--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Alexandry Costa, Hair Stylist Hometown\/country: French Riviera Based: Paris Representation: Artlist How would you describe your work? I would describe my work as a blend of creativity and inclusivity. 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