AVEDA @ Jason Wu S/S 2011 Backstage & Beauty
AVEDA @ Jason Wu S/S 2011
Chiffon Highlights at Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2011 Show with Odile Gilbert for Aveda
On Hair:
Aveda lead stylist Odile Gilbert created looping braids and twists finished with a chiffon βflowerβ using Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prepβ’ Smoother,β’ Aveda Air Controlβ’ Hair Spray, and Aveda Control Forceβ’ Firm Hold Hair Spray at the Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week show in New York.
INSPIRATION: βThe Jason Wu hair look for this season is simple yet sophisticated, with 1970βs inspiration. Weβre braiding chiffonβscraps from the collectionβinto the hair and twisting the ends into a flower. This look captures the happiness and excitement of spring and summer.β βOdile Gilbert for AvedaβOdile Gilbert for Aveda
Hair How-to:
1. Prep damp hair with Aveda Smooth Infusionβ’ Style-Prep Smootherβ’ for smoothness and to tame flyaways. Use a fine-tooth comb to create a strong, clean part on the right side of the head and then blow dry straight using a Mason Pearson brush.
2. Pull hair tightly back and separate into four sections along the nape of the neck. Spray each with Aveda Air Controlβ’ Hair Spray for shine and flexible hold.
3. Tie a long ribbon or piece of fabricβin a shade close to the hair colorβaround the top of each section of hair.
4. One section at a time, braid the fabric through the hair and secure at the bottom with an elastic. Leave excess fabric out at the bottom of each braid. Spray each braid liberally with Aveda Control Forceβ’ Firm Hold Hair Spray for ultra-strong hold.
5. Collect all four braids and tie the fabric into one large bow at the end to create a βflower.β
6. Pull the fabric βflowerβ upwards and secure at the nape of the neck with hair pins, creating beautiful braided loops stemming from the flower. Finish the look with Aveda Control Forceβ’ Firm Hold Hair Spray.
See quick Q&A and makeup how-to, plus more images!
Q: What was your inspiration for this look? How did you collaborate with the designer to create the look?
ODIE GILBERT: Jasonβs collection was inspired in part by the 1970βs, so we wanted the hair for this season to reflect the hair of that era. Though the look is ultra-sophisticated, itβs also young and playful, with clean, slick hair in front and a mΓ©lange of braids and twists gathered into a gorgeous flower in back. The addition of Jasonβs material completes the look, like chiffon highlights.
Q: How could a woman achieve this look on her own?
ODIE GILBERT: This look is very simple to recreate and works on anyone. Prep hair with Aveda Smooth Infusionβ’ Style-Prep Smootherβ’ and blow dry straight. Separate four sections of hair in the back and twist a piece of fabric into each. Leave a little fabric out at the ends and tie them together into a bow. Twist the braids up and pin to the back of the head. Set the style with Aveda Control Forceβ’ Firm Hold Hair Spray.
Looks pretty, but it look like they have pantihose in their hair π
I think it’s a very nice evolotion from last season-
These are absolutely adorable. I’d love to do this with floral scraps of fabric but my hair isn’t quite long enough.
I’m so doing this. My hair is long and straight. Finally something I can do with it! π π