Alternate: A hair and makeup story

As a nation, we are by and large conservative with our tastes and particularly in the manner and style we dress. Sophistication is denoted by the sobriety and sedateness of one’s ensemble and makeup, very few dare to be different. Makeup is hardly seen as a medium of communication akin to art. Even at fashion weeks, one doesn’t get to experience the eccentric looks that are seen at global catwalks. Although to be fair, Ammar Belal collaborated with Balmain Hair extensions and Athar and Shahzad attempted to experiment with their hair show at the Bridal Couture Week last year, but hair shows are still not a regular feature of the fashion calendar.