Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Flavien Heldt Shapes Hair Direction for Rahul Mishra Couture
Flavien Heldt is a hairstylist from Lyon, France.
He learned much of his craft through practice, fashion shoots and shows.
He has worked with famous people in several countries.
His first Indian celebrity client was Bhumi Pednekar.
He says India’s hair traditions and beauty culture have inspired him.
He tries to mix simple Parisian styling with India’s love of decoration and celebrations.
At Rahul Mishra’s couture show, he created hair that moved naturally and matched the clothes.
A magnolia-inspired hair accessory helped connect the hairstyle to the fashion collection.
French hairstylist Flavien Heldt led hair direction for Rahul Mishra at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 in Delhi.
Heldt trained in Paris and developed his skills through shoots, fashion shows and four years working alongside Gregory Kaoua.
His first supermodel collaboration was with Izabel Goulart, while Bhumi Pednekar was his first celebrity client in India.
Heldt said working internationally taught him to respect different hair textures, faces and cultural definitions of beauty.
For the show, he combined effortless movement with a bespoke magnolia-inspired accessory linked to Nexxus New York’s signature scent.
- Who
- French hairstylist Flavien Heldt and designer Rahul Mishra were central to the showcase.
- What
- Heldt led the hair direction for Nexxus New York presents Rahul Mishra.
- When
- The showcase was held recently as part of Hyundai India Couture Week 2026.
- Where
- The event took place in Delhi, India.
- Why
- The hair was designed to complement Rahul Mishra’s couture, its craftsmanship and the show’s overall visual narrative.
- Hairstylist
- Flavien Heldt, from Lyon, France
- Event
- Hyundai India Couture Week 2026
- Show
- Nexxus New York presents Rahul Mishra
- Location
- Delhi, India
- India debut
- Heldt first visited India in January 2020
- First Indian celebrity client
- Bhumi Pednekar
- Show accessory
- A bespoke magnolia-inspired accessory linked to Nexxus New York’s signature scent