Fantasy Avant Guarde Lion Hair Piece at v-103's For Sisters Only

Fantasy hair is one of my hobbies. I am a artist first and then a hairstylist. I just use hair as my medium. Avant-Guarde and fantasy hair is an art form that many people may not understand. For me it's a form of self expression. Fantasy hair is like hair architecture. It's big, over the top and extravagant. Stylist use various geometric shapes made of hair to create a hair style usually worn at fashion or hair shows and these days on the red carpet. You probably have seen avant guarde fantasy hair on celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Nicki Manaj, and Patti Labelle.

Patti Labelle rocking avant-guarde hair in the '80's

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Nicki Manaj's leopard inspired fantasy hair

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I wanted to create a fantasy hair piece that exemplified all the confident, courageous, strong, amazing women in the world. The women who play the role of mom, wife, sister, doctor, life coach, problem solver, entrepreneur, and CEO. These women manage to find the courage to keep moving even when faced with major obstacles in their lives. Especially those women who have overcome diseases like breast cancer. Many of which are clients of mine. These women are such an inspiration to me. I also allow nature to inspire me. What better creature reflects these characteristics other than the King of the Jungle.


My lion "Queen in the Jungle" (named by one of my fans) took approximately 10 hours to create. It actually didn't feel like 10 hours because I get so caught up in my work that I loose track of time. I used synthetic hair, chicken wire, masking tape, and magazines to create this piece.


This Lion fantasy hair piece was a show stopper in Atlanta, GA at the 20th Anniversary of v103's For Sister's Only.

Watch the video of my "Queen of the Jungle" Tour at For Sisters Only

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 Brenda "Mz. H2O" Lion Fantasy Hair at For Sisters Only

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If you are a hairstylist and want to learn more about avant-guarde and fantasy hair visit my website Mz. H2O. If you have questions submit them in the comment section below.

Atlanta Hairstylist Joins Season 2 Cast of Hair Battle Spectacular on Oxygen

Brenda Waters, stylist at the popular Midtown hair haunt, Paragon your Salon, will be one of eleven contestants competing for a $100,000 grand prize on Oxygen Network’s Hair Battle Spectacular. In its second season, the celebrated show airs Monday, August 15 at 10:00pm ET/PT and features returning judge Derek J, along with celebrity stylist Taylor Jacobson (“The Rachel Zoe Project”) and host Eva Marcille (“America’s Next Top Model”). The competition series showcases the vast talents of the eclectic cast of contestants as they create “the biggest and best in fantasy hair.” Tune in each week to see Brenda (aka Mz. H2O) and company creating outrageous coifs as the cast are presented with increasingly more difficult challenges and are eliminated one by one.

“This was a phenomenal experience for me,” explains Waters. “I love to push the boundaries when it comes to creating my hair pieces and the show was a perfect outlet for me to express my creativity without any restraints.” There will be style, there will be drama, and – most of all – there will be lots of hair!

Dubbed “The Hair Whisperer,” by her colleagues, Brenda’s journey into hair notoriety is a personal one. Losing most of her  hair  at  age  six   from  a   botched chemical service, Brenda had an intimate experience with the role that hair plays in one’s self-esteem. That experience ultimately ignited Brenda’s passion for hair. By age 12 she was taking clients in her mother’s kitchen. Having received a business degree from Georgia State University, she melded her business acumen and her passion for hair into the perfect career.

Brenda has more than 15 years of experience transforming ordinary hair into extraordinary masterpieces. As CEO of Gorgeous Strandz Inc., co-founded with Quawanza Cotton, she offers innovative hair extensions and accessories for women and kids. Brenda has competed in and won several local and national hair competitions, including the coveted Golden Scissors award. Her competitive strategy is to constantly push the envelope, and -- just when she thinks it may be too much -- push it some more. Throughout the Southeast, Brenda’s incredible reputation precedes her. Her work has been showcased on network television and in numerous publications, including Jezebel, Atlanta Social Season's, Sophisticate's Hair, Hype Hair, and Essence magazine. With an enviable career under her belt, Brenda feels that she is just getting started.

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