The Prismatica Collection explores how light adapts and reflects, creating a stunning new path for colour placement.
The Prismatica Collection is the latest creative work from Andrew Smith, who took inspiration from the physics of light. He wanted to play with the concept of light obstruction within the colour placements and try to imagine how different returns of light could inspire him. The entire premise is a deeply philosophical yet highly technical approach to hair artistry, focusing on how colour reacts in varied light environments.
The Concept of Reflection
Andrew Smith explains the core idea behind the collection. “When light is obstructed, it finds a new path – it doesn’t stop or give up. It reflects and adapts to create beautiful returns to the eye, occasionally reinventing itself into stunning new shapes,” he says. This concept moves beyond standard highlighting or colouring techniques. Instead, it suggests a dynamic and reactive approach to colour work that challenges traditional placement methods.
Inspiring New Colour Paths
The collection encourages stylists to see hair as a medium that can adapt and reflect light in unexpected ways. By working with this concept, you can create a dynamic colour placement that changes based on movement and light source. The resulting shapes are stunning and help reinvent classic looks. This technical focus on light reflection ensures the collection is not only visually beautiful but also provides a challenging and inspiring path for professional colourists.
Hair: Andrew Smith. Photography: Richard Miles. MUA: Louise Lerego. Wardrobe: Borna Prikaski. Products: milk_shake