Backstage Hair at PFF 2013: VIP Opening

I was greeted by a blast of warm air & the drone of hairdryers as Bianca ushered me into the hair room at the VIP opening night.  The L'Oreal Professionnel I-D team was already hard at work, and the night's looks were beginning to take shape under the watchful eye of brand ambassador & Hair Director, Brad Ngata.  Suitable for the crystal theme of the event, a slicked-back, elegant look was created by Brad.  The dual texture with the transition from wet to dry lent a new take on minimalism, with the dry ends nipped at the nape of the neck to show off the detail at the roots.  For the girls walking for Empire Rose, Brad added Dutch braids on the side of the face with crystals interwoven into the hair.

Take a trip with us backstage to check out the process & see the looks come together.
If you're game, perhaps try your hand at creating the hairstyle yourself!

Mousse was firstly applied & the hair blow-dried straight, after which the hair was sectioned & straightened further with an iron.  

A combination of gel & wax was then painted & combed on the hair from the roots to the crown - a time-consuming process but one with an elegant outcome!






The dried ends were then tied low at the nape of the neck to complete the first look.




For the six girls walking for Empire Rose, Dutch braids were added before the hair was gelled back & crystals tied into the braid.  The hair was then finished in the same way as the first look.




Complete with make-up - the finished product:




Now for some candids:








Thanks to L'Oreal Professionnel for having us backstage!  Check back later in the day to see the makeup looks in more detail.  Plus keep tuning in to see more backstage hair & makeup action right here on Le Fanciulle.

xx T