The photo above is the roof of the hammam we filmed in, quite a spectacular room all carved decoration on marble, but after spending eighteen hours working inside, day after day, it becomes a bit monotonous and small. A hamman is not the ideal place for a hair campaign as humidity makes the hair limp or frizzy. I was working with black african hair on a storyboard requiring straight silky hair. I believe that even if you are not a hairdresser you'll understand that challenge.
My assistant and I didn't draw breath, full time with hair straighteners ironing out the afro. As if the steam of the hamman was not enough, it started snowing through a hole in the roof. By the time the snow hit the models head it had transformed into huge droplets of water, creating more frizz! It came to a point we were like hallucinating from sheer exhaustion, the body working on overdrive, the mind just barely keeping up.
Yes, it was a hard working week with no frills attached. With the days work eating so many of the hours away, I didn't get to discover Istanbul. My one souvenir was a box of delicious rose turkish delight that I bought in duty free on my way home.
This was the last job for the year, now I have only ahead of me Christmas festivities surrounded by family, friends, good food , good wine, rest and play.
I wish you all a marvelous festive time, full of good health, happiness and love .
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