Pomps and Ponys Crowned the 2012 Grammys
Most Supremely Chic: Power of the Pony
A ponytail is a timeless statement. Iconically feminine and ultra strong, this look has been hot on runways for some time now, and I love the wearable way it has positively swept the red carpet this year. This is a look that can be easily done yourself, or elaborately detailed by adding extra hair for extra bulk and length by a stylist. This look can go casual cocktail hour to red-carpet in the time it takes to smooth on a little shine serum and lip gloss.
Fergie’s look involved a little help from the hair gods in the form of a weft of hair matching her ‘natural’ color that is added around the base of the rubber band. This can be secured in place with double sided tape and/or bobby pins. A 1/4”-1/2” section of hair is taken from the underside of the pony tail to camouflage the weft seam. The result is a high-and-mighty fountain of hair that falls like molten gold. This is one of my favorite looks to make a dramatic statement while showcasing some fun jewelry, and most importantly, letting that pretty face shine.
But in my opinion Jessie J stole the show… at least the red carpet. I cried when Adele got album of the year, she looked stun-ning doing so– don’t get me wrong– but I LOVED this whole look! Bold, blunt bangs in a high-shine black-satin glaze make this look pop! Ask your stylist for Coffee Bean in a Redken Shades EQ conditioning color gloss. The bend on the ends give this sometimes severe look just the right softness. Smoky, sultry make-up and vintage looking jewelry rounded out this look successfully fusing romantic, retro-rock-and-roll, and a futuristic glitz. Use a firm gel like Redken’s Hardwear to get the cranium hugging slick sides seen here. And seriously… I’m so excited to go cut some bangs!
See Melanie Fiona, Gweneth Paltrow and Tia Carrere, also sporting the hot fresh look, each with their own interpretations.
Up and Away! Swept and rolled up styles for the ultra hip.
This shape is a gender-bender of a crowd pleaser, and one of my own personal favorite silhouettes. Opposite to the Pony-tail, it’s a classically masculine look. It’s exudes confidence and energy boldly highlights a face. This is also one of these looks you can get away with wearing a stronger make-up look with. Go dramatic! Try adele’s eye and nude lip with this look for a hint of the sixties with this do!
Alicia Key’s twist is a simple french twist base. Start at the nape are with a tail comb. Back comb a section up the center of the head where you will be able to anchor bobby pins better and use less of them. Mist that section with hairspray, then with a firm grip, twist the hair from the nape up, securing with bobby pins along the way. When you get to the crown, back comb a a couple inches near the scalp, and continue your twist forward, and over and back again, pinning it back on itself. Tuck any ends into the fold of the twist and pin into place and pin. Spray nape area and sides generously with hairspray (I love how Pureology Strengthening Control always layers really well and never dulls or flakes). Spray pomp area and pull roll to loose it and give it another hairspray hug.
Bruno Mar’s look takes guts. Redken Guts, root lift mousse that is! and a lot of it! To achieve this kind of vert, start with towel dried hair. Apply a generous spray of Guts at the root area, and rough dry in with my hands. Next, use a little Velvet Gelatine to smooth the nape area down with a firm boar bristle brush. Use a 1.5” barrel round brush to get the hair moving up and away from the face. Finish with Redken Forceful hairspray to be able to boogie all night, but your hair won’t budge.
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