The first time I set eyes on Ariel A she earned something approaching a rave review. I was no less impressed by the second and third Ariel A galleries I critiqued, but a theme was emerging, and here I may have reached a tipping point in my overall opinion of her.

This is a very attractive, very sexy, extremely appealing model, that much seems obvious. No less obvious is that her hair color is dramatically and deliberately synthetic. It is striking, to be sure, and certainly a matter of taste. In the previous sets mentioned — all of which were outdoors — I enjoyed it more. In “Axio,” Luca Helios is shooting indoors, and that long, lush, thick head of crimson hair just doesn’t work as well as it has in the past.

The room is painted and furnished in light, neutral tones and I think this may throw the hair into bolder relief and draw unneeded attention to it. Additionally — whether it’s the fault of the room color, the lighting, or her makeup — the red hair throws a reddish, ruddy tint across Ariel’s face that doesn’t match the creamy flesh tones of her (impressive) body. You’re find unfortunate examples of this effect in #085, #097 (which is quite nice otherwise), and #119.

The lingerie Ariel is wearing at the beginning of the set is flattering and sexy. She’s captured in a variety of poses. There are several spontaneous moments that add some needed levity to the set. Ariel’s body is as shapely and inviting as ever. And Helios makes sure to include intimate close-ups as well as detail shots of feet, breasts, and butt. Yet, despite its many appealing ingredients, “Axio” is overwhelmed by that crazy crimson coif. Has the time arrived for Ariel A to rethink the red?