The inspiration for DKNY’s AW16 show started with the brand itself and its under-stated cool, New Yorker glamour. The style reflected the personality and individuality of each model and brought the fun factor to fashion week, perfect for the DKNY ethos.

Wella Professionals Global Creative Director of Care & Styling, Eugene Souleiman: “We’ve actually created about four different styles here – we’ve got high and side ponytails, loose buns, rough waves and bound-braids. It’s a mash-up of city girl style through the ages, which is what New York is all about and I think this collection of looks really celebrates that diversity.”

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Eugene’s favorite technique at DKNY was the bound-braid – a cornrow style row wrapping around the model’s head and tied with white elastic to add contrast and a design feature to the look.“This is one of my favorite looks from the show. We’re using the white elastic so that the braid really stands out in the girls’ hair and I think it makes it look really modern and current. By binding the hair rather than the usual braid, we’re creating something that looks different and unexpected, which looks really cool and that’s what DKNY is all about.”

1. Begin by sectioning off a thin row of hair from ear to ear, tying off the bottom and top of each row to keep hair out of the way.

2. Starting at each ear, Eugene created two braids by binding the hair to the scalp using white elastic in one inch sections, working back to the center of the crown.

3. To hide the join, he tied the two braids and the top section of the hair into a ponytail at the middle back of the head.

4. Next Eugene sprayed the ponytail with Wella Professionals EIMI Sugar Lift to add texture and folded it in half and secured with more white elastic in a loose folded bun.

5. The lower half of the hair (below the bound-braid) was left loose and sprayed with a conditioning spray, such as Wella Professionals LuxeOil Light Oil Shine Spray.

6. To finish the look, thewhole style was sprayed with Wella Professionals EIMI Stay Essential Finishing Spray to create flexible hold as the models walked the runway.

Odile Gilbert for Kérastase Paris stated that the look at Suno was all about creating a graphic, yet chic style. By crisscrossing the beautiful, velvet satin ribbon, it helped bring an element of texture to the ponytail.

Get The Look

1. Prep and wash hair with Nutritive Bain Satin 1 and Nutritive Lait Vital.
2. On damp hair, apply the NEW! L’Incroyable Blowdry Heat Lotion (Launching in May) all over the hair and Crème de la Crème to just the ends.
3. Next, part the hair down the middle and roughly blow-dry. After dry, apply Powder Bluff at the roots (for greasy roots) or V.I.P (for extra volume).
4. Then, pull hair back into a low ponytail and secure with an elastic. Gently loosen hair around the nape of the neck to give a lived in, natural look.
5. Spray hair all over with Laque Dentelle.
6. Next, take ribbon and wrap the ponytail, crisscrossing the ribbon down the hair. Tie the ribbon once 3/4 of the way down the ponytail.
7. Finish the style by spraying Laque Dentelle all over for a flexible, versatile hold.

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Rachel Zoe’s Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection is a play on masculine tailoring and feminine silhouettes with rich shades of bordeaux and gold. TRESemmé Stylist Jeanie Syfu was inspired by the modern and relaxed spin on 1930’s glamour with a 90’s attitude reminiscent of supermodels that the collection embodies, which led her to create a hair look that had a cool-girl, romantic feel. “With the juxtaposition between androgyny and romance, there is a subtle and unexpected sexiness throughout,” says Rachel Zoe.

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Wispy Romantic Fishtail Braids:

1. Prep damp hair with a combination of TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Wave Creation Sea Foam and TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Sea Salt Spray through roots and lengths.
2. Blow-dry to enhance hair’s natural texture, then create an imperfect center part and section off the front portions of hair on both sides.
3. Lightly tease the front sections at the roots to give added lift, then create a fishtail braid along both sides, leaving out a few face-framing pieces, and fasten with an elastic.
4. Gather both braids at the back of the head and join them together, creating a single braid down the center, and fasten with an elastic.
5. Gently pull braids apart using fingers for more wispy texture and finish the look by spraying TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Brushable Hold Hairspray all over for touchable hold that lasts.

With a modern and artful twists, Leanne Marshall took attendees on a journey of autumnal beauty with her Fall /Winter 2016 collection.The flawless makeup was complimented by a low middle part ponytail featuring an amazing intricate “cobra” braid – created using a macramé technique that required two stylist.

Zang Toi transported the audience to the Courchevel in the French Alps with his Fall/Winter 2016 collection. Using Macadamia Professional products, Eiji Yamane created the “Courchevel Chignon” hairstyle that featured a classic Hollywood glamour in the front with loose chignons in the back.

Get The Look:

1. Evenly distribute Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion, section hair and blow dry.
2. Part hair over the right eye and curl front left section of hair with a large curling iron to create loose waves. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray and pin back taking care not to cause a crimp or mark with your pin. Run curling iron through the right side creating slight bend and clip back.
3. Take remaining hair and pull back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. Using a curling iron, curl the entire section at once to give slight softness and movement.
4. Separate ponytail into three sections. Take the left section and curling up; create a large loop, hiding the ends inside the newly defined bun. Secure with bobby pins and spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray to lock in place.
5. Repeat step 4 with the middle and right sections of the ponytail to create a triple chignon.
6. Remove clips from the front right section and loosely pull hair back along the side of the head, creating a light wave above the ear. Tuck the ends behind the chignon and secure in place with pins. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray.
7. While holding hair in place with your hand, remove clips from the front left section and create dramatic waves cascading along the side of the head. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray hold waves in place and then tuck the ends behind the chignon and secure in place with pins.
8. To complete the look, liberally spray Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist for added shine and luster.

Funky braids and textured faux-hawks with blunt bangs and were the style accompanying looks at the Baja East show this New York Fashion Week. Lead Stylist for John Masters Organics, James Pecis, collaborated with the designers John Targon and Scott Studenberg.

“Girls leave a Berlin club to go to a clearing in the rainforest where they can get some sun” – John Targon and Scott Studenberg of Baja East

“This show is very unique because it’s been casted to have real individuals. We’re working with a bunch of different hair textures and hair types. We have taken the time to assess each girl and their hair to know what style will be best to give her a personalized look. We wanted to try to find something about the girl, whether it was her hair cut or her features, that we wanted to accentuate or make a bit tougher.” – Lead Stylist for John Masters Organics, James Pecis

Achieve the funky braided look by following the below step-by-step guide from Lead Stylist for John Masters Organics, James Pecis:

1. Part hair down the middle and saturate hair roots to ends with John Masters Organics Volumizing Foam

2. Divide hair into four even sections – one section on each side of the head and two sections at the back of the head

3. For each section, pull hair down, keeping it tight, and braid it starting from the ear, adding more John Masters Organics Volumizing Foam for extra control as need to ensure the braid is clean

4. Secure each section as close to the tips as possible with a hair tie

5. Finish by spraying John Masters Organics Hair Spray into the palms of your hands and dab it in any spots that you need to keep flyaways down

Marissa Webb’s Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection combines delicate fabrics and hemlines with utilitarian structures in neutral whites, blacks and greys. The flowing hemlines and girly details in playful florals and warm shades add a soft flare to juxtapose the masculine jackets. TRESemmé Stylist Jeanie Syfu was inspired to create two hair looks this season to showcase the modern, feminine feel of the collection.

1. Prep damp hair with TRESemmé Extra Firm Control Mousse, and then use a comb to create a deep side part.
2. Blow dry in the direction of the part with a flat brush, guiding hair towards the nape of the neck for a polished look.
3. Gather hair into a low ponytail using a comb and fasten with an elastic.
4. Apply TRESemmé Extra Firm Control Gel along part and hairline using a hair color application brush for a sleek, refined finish.
5. Set the look with TRESemmé TRES Two Ultra Fine Mist Hair Spray.

Low Loop Bun:

1. Prep damp hair with TRESemmé Extra Firm Control Mousse, and then use a comb to create a deep side part.
2. Blow dry in the direction of the part with a flat brush, guiding hair towards the nape of the neck for a polished look.
3. Gather hair into a low ponytail using a comb and fasten with an elastic.
4. Flip the ponytail up, and then down to create two loops. Fasten with another elastic around the center of the folds and secure, forming a double-looped bun. Make sure to leave the ends out for added edge.
5. Apply TRESemmé Extra Firm Control Gel along part and hairline using a hair color application brush for a sleek, refined finish.
6. Set the look with TRESemmé TRES Two Ultra Fine Mist Hair Spray.

Christian Siriano’s F/W 2016 collection credits artist Sheila Hicks’ “Art of the Yarn” exhibit. Siriano became inspired by the different techniques of knitting and weaving in fabrications. Menswear-inspired suits and tailored evening pieces balance out the collection. It was important for Siriano to stay true to the inspiration, while remaining mindful of his loyal customer and her love of femininity. Through this collection Siriano introduces her to a hint of tailored, Bowie-inspired androgyny.

Get The Look:

Step 1: On damp hair mist Sebastian Trilliant, then apply Sebastian Mousse Forte; blow dry clean and straight.

Step 2: Take an off-centered section starting from half inch to 1 inch past the crown of the head and tuck it away. On the left side, starting from the temple, take a diagonal section all the way from the temple to the nape of the neck and tuck away.

Step 3: Brush the remaining hair into a side part and put into a temporary ponytail while creating your 2-strand braid at the part and at the temple using Sebastian Eruptek.

Step 4: Fasten both braids at the bottom, leaving them loose.

Step 5: Remove temporary ponytail and brush hair, as if you would pony everything together (including the 2 braids). Then take 4-strand sections making a woven 4-strand braid all the way through and fasten at the bottom

Step 6: Rub Sebastian Eruptek onto the braid and open it up and achieve explosive texture and expansive volume in the look. Make the braid flat and wide to give it a woven, dry look. Finish with Sebastian Zero-Gravity and over lay Sebastian Shine Shaker for a soft shine.

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