Spring Wedding Updos

At Sunday’s Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan, Redken Creative Consultant Guido finished Milan Fashion Week by creating two separate looks – one feminine, a Sicilian-inspired loose twisted chignon and the other a bit more masculine, a French twist quiff. "The looks at Dolce & Gabbana were a classic play on femme fatale, where women played with their masculine and feminine sides, it is very fun and liberating. The feminine look is how I would imagine a Sicilian woman to put her hair up for the day in a soft updo – very matronly and womanly."

Create the Look's

Feminine:

- Prep hair with layer lift 07 for extra body and volume and roll 4 large rollers in crown portion of head.

- Take out rollers and create a big beautiful blow with messy center parting to help prep for the updo making sure to blow dry the front bang portion forward over the forehead.

- Lightly twist sections on either side until they meet in the back of the head and secure with pins.

- Gather rest of hair and twist into a very loose chignon pinning into a swirled chignon.

- Let bits fall out naturally around the face.

- Finish with forceful 23 for added hold but spray lightly as to not look weighed down or heavy.

Masculine:

- Prep hair with generous amounts of structure wax 17 classic styling wax.

- Leave out a section at the front and pin this up into the 50s looking quiff.

- Part on the side and gather hair at nape of neck and twist up toward top of head pinning as you go up. Until all hair is pinned in.

- Pull out bits on the side just in front of the ears and let drop down 2 inches to create 'sideburns' and then secure remaining end of hair back into the rest of the updo.

- Finish with heavy amounts of forceful 23 to hold the look in place.

Spring 2011 Bridal Hair Trends

The Spring/Summer 2011 Bridal Fashion Week hairstyles featured romantic, flirty updos that made for three beautiful, ultra-flattering looks. Redken Session Stylist and Tearsheet Artistic Director Giovanni Giuntoli, kept true to the visions of the designers at Christos, Kenneth Poole, and Amsale, emphasizing each line’s distinct clientele. This individuality could be seen in youthful luxury, empowered sophistication, and classy clean updos. Use these styles as inspiration for your own big day!
Loose, Flirty Updo – seen at Christos
“The Christos woman is classy with a flirty, playful side,” Giuntoli said. “It’s a classic shape that she could have done herself, but with more of a luxurious feel.”

To achieve the look, blow-dry hair with Redken aerate 08 bodifying cream-mousse to add volume, and then mist with spray starch 15 versatile ironing spray and flat iron the ends. “It’s more about the bend in the hair than the curl,” Giuntoli explained. Depending on your hair type, mist the crown with Redken wool shake 08 gel slush texturizer, then gather at the top and twist it into a knot. Finish with fashion work 12 versatile working spray for hold. For this style, it’s more important to gather the hair loosely into the shape than to brush and pull it tight to the head.

Avant-Garde Twist –seen at Kenneth Poole
"This season balanced the hair with the big gowns at Kenneth Poole,” says Giuntoli. “This style structure has been seen in the past, but it has even more height and drama this year. It elongates the neck, adds instant sophistication, and empowers the female form while nodding to classic avant-garde looks.”

High Chignon – seen at Amsale
“The 2011 Amsale look was classically inspired yet freshly approached. The sleek chignon is from years past but this version presents a new view with the croissant shape placed higher atop the head,” Giuntoli said.

For this look, start with a directional blow dry toward the high crown area, and then pulled hair into a ponytail at the crown. Next spray the ponytail with pure force 16 non-aerosol fixing spray throughout and then pin up around itself into the croissant shape. Finish the style with glass 01 smoothing serum to add extra gloss and glamour.

If you’ve chosen a statement gown, get this look by first finger blow-drying the hair with velvet gelatine 06 cushioning blow-dry gel. Then, backcomb the hair at the scalp for height before twisting it up and under into a French twist and securing with pins. Finish with forceful 23 super strength finishing spray. Don’t forget to ask a bridesmaid to hold on to a mini size for touch-ups to ensure that your style stays in place all night long.

Simple Bride: Tia Mowry

Tia Mowry proves that you can go simple with your hairstyle and still be a stunning bride. A simple side part and low bun completed the look for the bride. Then later she let the bun out for beautiful cascading curls.

Very pretty and classy, I love it!

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Fancy Fall 2010 Updos

Fall wedding season has officially arrived! Whether you are the bride, bridesmaid, or just going to be a guest at the wedding, take a cue from some of this summer's prettiest bridal 'dos. Inspired by some of our favorite Hollywood starlets who have tied the knot this year, Latrice Strader, Master Hairstylist and Owner of Destiny De’Ve Hair Salon in Washington, D.C. explores the bridal styles of five celebrity newlyweds who mastered their wedding day hairstyles.

Chelsea Clinton tied the knot in a beautiful dress and ceremony, in addition to a classic feminine French twist. “The twists and braids are perfect for Chelsea since she is young, vibrant, and is a part of American royalty” says Latrice. “For any bride desiring a classic look with a lot of volume and texture, this French twist is a top bridal hairstyle—perfect for any princess fairytale wedding” Latrice continues.

Transformers star Megan Fox shows off her shiny jet-black hair on her big day by keeping it straight and simple for her wedding. “Straight hair is definitely a sexy way to highlight natural beauty,” says Latrice. “For any bride who desires a sexier and more natural look, straight hair is the perfect hairstyle” Latrice continues.

Khloe Kardashian’s perfectly crimped locks are highlighted by her luscious golden highlights for her big day. Khloe’s gold streaks bring out her glowing fair skin as well. “Gold and/or deep brown highlights are a great way to highlight your natural skin tone if you have naturally dark hair,” says Latrice. “Shades of lighter colors for those with naturally lighter hair can also bring out beautiful glowing skin as well.”

Carrie Underwood’s beautiful smile and voice aren’t the only things touching hearts all around the nation. Carrie’s golden tresses are gathered into an elegant updo with loose curls that are easy to work with. “Carrie’s side swoop bangs complement her loose curls perfectly and add a fun yet beautiful look to her style,” says Latrice.

Grammy award winning Alicia Keys continues to set trends even on her wedding day. Incorporating a diamond encrusted tiara with an elegant chignon tucked and pinned away from her face, Alicia exudes a regal look on her big day. “Alicia’s beauty is radiant with this simple yet glamorous hairstyle,” says Latrice. “It’s a super chic and classic look that highlights her beauty well, especially with the added touch of the tiara.”

Bridal Hair Trend: French Pleat

The ultra lavish Kenneth Pool put on a finale to the trifecta of shows that really wowed the crowd. To compliment the detailed and intricate beading and fabrics of the Pool designs, Redken Session Stylist Giovanni Giuntoli created a classic French pleat, but updated with slight texture and extra height at the crown of the head.

To create, dry hair was prepped with Redken touch control 05 volumizing texture whip and blow-dried through for added volume. Next, Giuntoli blow-dryed the rest of the hair towards the back of the head and gathered into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. To create the pleat, he twisted the hair in upon itself as he moved up to the crown of the head securing along with hair pins. To tuck the ends of the tail in, Giuntoli recommends curling the ends with a one-inch curling iron so they will easily tuck into the twist. Place the end pieces in and pin with hair pins so none of the ends can be seen. To finish spritz with vinyl glam 02 mega shine spray for shine.

Bridal Hair Trend: Undone Chignon

When it comes to bridal hair, “Balance is key to everything,” says Redken Session Stylist Giovanni Giuntoli. “Just because a dress is simple or the gown is elaborate doesn't necessarily mean the hair has to be the exact same feel. Big gowns can work with simple hair and vice versa.”

The undone chignon at Christos put a playful spin on the classic bun,” remarked Giuntoli. To create, Giuntoli created a ponytail in the back of the head and prepped with Style Connection wool shake 08 gel-slush texturizer. Then, using a large barrel iron, he created a slight ‘bend’ in the hair by wrapping large pieces around the iron. Once hair was finished, he gathered into a chignon. “Make sure to pin as you swirl the ponytail around itself into the bun but leave a 1-2 inch section out of the updo.” Says Giuntoli, “This really puts a modern touch on the otherwise simple style.” To secure entire look, use a hairspray like headplay 12 pliable working spray to secure fly away without making the updo too shiny or sticky.

Bridal Hair Trend: Classic Ponytail

Redken Session Stylist Giovanni Giuntoli is the go to man for Bridal Hair Trends!  This season alone he styled the bridal hair for Amsale, Christos and Kenneth Pool shows.  Because the gowns for the upcoming season are lavish and detailed (when aren't wedding gowns lavish and detailed?), Giovanni Giuntoli focused on a soft, feminine approach to the hair.   

The look at Amsale was was inspired by a soft approach: “The hair at Amsale had a soft but elegant approach to the classic ponytail,” said Giuntoli.  To create, he prepped with Redken touch control 05 volumizing texture whip on dry hair and then mistedspray starch 15 versatile ironing spray all over while hair was down. Then he created a strong center part and curled mid-shaft to ends with a curling iron, rolling the curls away from the face to create movement. He clipped while curls were cooling and then use a wide toothed comb to loosen the curls and create a bit of texture. Then, hair was gathered into a ponytail and a small section of hair was wrapped around the elastic and secured underneath the ponytail.

The end result was a very beautiful, yet simple ponytail that is anything but plain.