The Grammys always offer us beauty lovers some thrilling, cutting edge looks-and this year’s awards ceremony truly was no exception. Whether it be gutsy superstars like Rihanna or Katy Perry, we always look forward to the crazy yet amazing looks especially when it comes to the hair department. Looking back at some of yesterday’s hottest styles, we’re counting down our favorite looks, and showing you how to achieve these lovely looks at home.
1. Miley Cyrus’ Platinum Color
Although Miley’s hair was slicked back off her face, her platinum color was a true beauty standout.
- Celebrity hair colorist and dpHUE Creative Director Justin Anderson brought Miley to gorgeous platinum blonde for the night’s award ceremony.
- Maintenance is key when it comes to platinum strands like Mileys’ who relies on the Argan Therapy Oil from dpHUE to keep her hair shiny and glossy from one performance and award show to another. Another great product to keep blonde and light strands looking their best is the dpHUE Cool Blonde Shampoo which has violet pigments to gently neutralize yellow tones and reduce brassiness in blonde, gray and white hair.
- Katy Perry’s Lilac Lob:
“Katy Perry wore it best with her awesome lilac hair. See your local PRAVANA VIVIDS colorist to recreate the look,” says PRAVANA creative advisor Sherri Jessee.
- Prep the hair by applying a small amount of PRAVANA NEVO Full Volume Volumizing Mousse to damp hair and rough dry hair.
- Use a flat iron to create waves in a random pattern.
- Comb through with a wide tooth comb and spray with PRAVANA NEVO Super Shape Hairspray.
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- Madonna’s Half-Done Updo
Madonna keeps it shocking yet stylish with this updo we can’t stop talking about. To get this look, follow Celebrity Stylist Andy LeCompte beauty breakdown below.
- Wash and condition the hair with Wella Professionals LuxeOil Keratin Protect Shampoo and Keratin Restore Mask.
- Gently towel dry, and apply a few drops of Wella Professionals LuxeOil Reconstructive Elixir to hair for a smooth look.
- With a comb, create a deep left part and blow-dry.
- Next, wrap the front of the hair into small pin curls and secured flat to head using bobby pins.
- Take the remaining back half of the hair, twist and secure near the nape of the neck.
4. Iggy Azalea’s Crown Braid
Iggy Azalea donned the most interesting hair of the evening with a crown braid,” exclaims PRAVANA creative advisor Sherri Jessee.
- Part hair down the center. Sprinkle PRAVANA NEVO Lived-In Powder Potion on the palm of your hand and rub to create a velvety pomade. Massage into the lengths and ends to create texture and control for great braiding.
- Following the hairline, do a 3 strand Dutch braid. If you have shorter hair, begin the braid at the back and work toward the front.
- Carefully pull pieces out from each side of the braid to increase its size. This is an essential step to creating modern braided styles.
- Wrap the ends of the hair around the head until you run out of hair. Tuck and pin to secure.
- Gwen Stefani’s Disheveled French Twist
“This Disheveled French Twist can be as casual a look as you like, to dress up or simply where slightly disheveled to tone down your evening wear,” expert stylist Jenny Balding explains. To recreate this edgy style, copy Balding’s steps below.
- Start with day old hair as you’ll have some texture in your hair and it will be easier to manage.
- Use dry shampoo to really boost the texture of your roots (Redken Pillow Proof dry shampoo is excellent). Spray throughout your roots and even the mid-lengths to create body and texture. Shake through with your fingers.
- Use a light hairspray for a little hold – Redken Fashion Work 12 Versatile Hairspray works best as it is a versatile spray. Mist over all and shake up with your hands to really create body and movement.
- Section out the crown and front area and pin to one side.
- Sweep the sides and back together and then twist upwards and pin. Make sure to use hairpins (U shaped pins) so they can really anchor the hair.
- Take the top section , brush lightly, then let it drop gently to one side.
- Loosen the hairline a little with your fingers to work suits your face shape.
- To finish, add a little shine by misting Redken Diamond Oil High Shine Airy Mist all over – this is very light but gives just the right amount shine you need.
- Chrissy Tiegen’s Bronze Color
Rocking a beautiful blonde-bronze color, colorist Tracey Cunningham gave Chrissy’s usual dark locks a lighter revamp.
- To create the ultimate combination of brightness and lift, Tracey applied Redken Flash Lift, a maximum power lightening powder, and finished with Shades EQ Gloss, an ammonia-free, no-lift formula that acts as a glaze, color refresher and color corrector, to create Chrissy’s healthy blonde look.
7. Taylor Swift: Pretty and Polished
Keeping it pretty and polished, Taylor’s usual lob was styled into a sleek, sexy style that works for pretty much every occasion. To get this look yourself, Pureology Artistic Director Sandra Joseph shares this step-by-step guide.
- To create the ultimate combination of brightness and lift, Tracey applied Redken Flash Lift, a maximum power lightening powder, and finished with Shades EQ Gloss, an ammonia-free, no-lift formula that acts as a glaze, color refresher and color corrector, to create Chrissy’s healthy blonde look.
- Mist Pureology Colour Fanatic throughout damp hair.
- Blowdry with a large flat brush, pushing the hair around the head to create shape.
- When the hair is half-way dry, apply Root Lift spray hair mousse from roots to ends. Continue blowdrying with a medium round brush for body, lift and bend.
- In your palms, emulsify a small amount of Cuticle Polisher shine serum and smooth over the hair. Re-blowdry for added shine and hold.
- Create a deep right side part, tuck left side behind the ear and smooth the top section over to the right side.
Finish detailing with a few short bursts of Strengthening Control zero dulling hairspray
8. Gwyneth Paltrow: Modern Day Brigitte Bardot
Aiming for modern day Brigette Bardot, David Babaii, Brand Ambassador for ghd, North America kept Gwyneth’s look chic with a hint of naughtiness.
- Spray ghd Style Heat Protect Spray onto damp hair and comb through.
- Blow dry hair and using the ghd air Hairdryer and a round brush smoothing out strands.
- Create a side part and divide hair into 3 sections: two in the front and one in the back.
- Starting with the section in the back, take 1” pieces and wrap hair around the ghd curve classic wand.
- The oval shaped barrel creates perfect, large and loose waves. Hold each piece around the barrel for ten seconds, then release the curl and stretch it out for 2-3 seconds until it cools.
- Continue all the way to the top alternating the size and direction of each curl.
- To finish, run fingers through the hair to loosen the waves and lightly mist hair with a light hold hairspray.
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