Cutting edge cinema
If he doesn't look good... Well, you know the rest of the Vidal Sassoon slogan. Especially if you have the misfortune of being a fossil like me. If you're interested in learning more about the man with the golden shears -- and you really should -- the Boston Jewish Film Festival is re-screening "Vidal Sassoon The Movie" on June 14 Not only is it educational (Sassoon was an orphan who climbed his way out of poverty to world fame), the movie is also loaded with eye candy. Especially his hugely influential 1960s era work. Along with British design Mary Quant, Sassoon changed the way that women looked.
A young Sassoon with Mary Quant
The movie screens at the West Newton Cinema at 7 p.m. There is also a chance to win a free hair cut at Mizu, the salon started by Sassoon's son Elan.
And, If you're a fan of over-the top retro coiffures, I highly suggest a visit to the Hair Hall of Fame.
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