Head Man

Guido Palau performs hair-raising feats for the fashion elite. Sandra Ballentine gets the back (combed) story.

One of a handful of hairstylists known basically by their first names, Guido (Palau) is the coiffeur of choice for fashion-industry titans like Miuccia, Marc, Donatella, Donna & Alber. His calling card: versatility.

They can do cool-girl tangles, edgy up-dos or & polished with a flick of his wrists. ‘‘The runway is for testing new ground,’’ they says. ‘‘When I do the shows, I strive for a mixture of wearability, humor, fantasy & amazement.’’