Couture brings together the world of fantasy and fashion and this year, it is proving that it can be both. With vivid punk at Dior, classic couture at Valentino and individualization at Givenchy, the shows were ultimately artistic. The larger than life themes that encapsulated the season included pops of pink, tulle galore, bows pantsuits and beach-chic attire. Keep reading to see some of our favorite shows and how Redken Global Creative Director Guido Palau created the looks at the Dior, Valentino and Givenchy shows!

DIOR

 

The Christian Dior Couture show was full of high-flying fun. A circus-themed runway paved the way for the choreographed performance. Maria Grazia Chiuri capitalized on empowerment and showcased her new collection in black and white.

 

“The hair was the supporting act for beautiful hats at the Dior Couture show this season. Inspired by vivid punk, the look was achieved with head-hugging wig wraps and low ponytails, utilizing Redken Forceful 23 Super-Strength Hairspray and the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Range.” –Redken Global Creative Director Guido Palau

GET THE LOOK – WIG WRAP:

  1.      Start with dry, center-parted hair.
  2.      Apply Redken Rough Paste 12 throughout your lengths and ends for added grip and hold. 
  3.      Using a tail comb, section out a 3” circular section on the top of your head and pin it close to your scalp with hairpins, removing any volume.
  4.      Section your remaining lengths into 2” sections and saturate each section with a heavy spritz of Redken Forceful 23 Super-Strength Hairspray, wrapping and pinning close to your head shape as you go.
  5.      Repeat until all of your hair is pinned up.
  6.      Finish with a heavy spritz of Redken Forceful 23 Super-Strength Hairspray to seal the look together.
  7.      Allow hair to dry, then add a festive hat.

GET THE LOOK – THE PONYTAIL:

  1.      Prep hair with the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo and Conditioner.
  2.      Apply a quarter-sized amount of the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame throughout your lengths and ends to tame frizz and add heat protection.
  3.      Blow-dry the hair with no volume straight back with no parting.
  4.      Using a flat brush, gather all of your hair at the nape of your neck.
  5.      Secure the hair into a low ponytail with a hair elastic.
  6.      Finish with Redken Fashion Work 12 Versatile Working Spray for added hold and a glossy finish.

 

VALENTINO

Much praise surrounded Pierpaolo Piccioli both on and off the runway at the Valentino Haute Couture show in Paris. Piccioli triumphed a return to celebrating classic feminine beauty by showing off her shape in all its couture glory and appreciating the time and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. For a 60s flair, petals were applied to model’s eyes and the hair was clean and chic – elegance brought spectators to their feet in admiration.

“We took the Valentino look back to classic Couture this season, keeping the hairline clean and polished with Redken Fashion Work 12 Versatile Working Spray and the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Range.” – Redken Global Creative Director Guido Palau

 

GET THE LOOK:

  1.      Prep hair with the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo and Conditioner.
  2.      Use a tail comb to create a clean center part.
  3.      Apply a quarter-sized amount of the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame throughout your lengths and ends to tame frizz and add heat protection.
  4.      Blow dry hair straight with a boar-bristled brush.
  5.      Once fully dry, gather hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck.
  6.      Twist hair into a low, flat knot against your head shape and secure with hairpins.
  7.      Finish with a few spritzes of Redken Fashion Work 12 Versatile Working Spray for added hold and a glossy finish.

GIVENCHY

 

It has been a whirlwind year for Givenchy’s Clare Waight Keller and as the third Couture show she’s designed for Givenchy – she brought a modern vibe to the houses’ appearance. She has created softness within her sculptures while adding sex appeal.  

“The Givenchy Couture show was a celebration of individuality within modern classical couture. There were two major looks for the models with long and short hair that I used a combination of Redken Fashion Work 12 Versatile Working Spray and the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Range to achieve.” – Redken Global Creative Director Guido Palau

GET THE LOOK – SHORT HAIR:

  1.      Prep hair with the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo and Conditioner.
  2.      Use a tail comb to create a clean center part.
  3.      Apply a quarter-sized amount of the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame throughout your lengths and ends to tame frizz and add heat protection.
  4.      Lightly blow-dry your hair using your fingers to maintain your hair’s natural movement.
  5.      Once fully dry, use a 1” curling iron to enhance your bends.
  6.      Finish with a few spritzes of Redken Fashion Work 12 Versatile Working Spray around your hairline for added hold and a glossy finish.

GET THE LOOK – LONG HAIR:

  1.      Prep hair with the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo and Conditioner.
  2.      Use a tail comb to create a clean center part.
  3.      Apply a quarter-sized amount of the NEW! Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame throughout your lengths and ends to tame frizz and add heat protection.
  4.      Blow-dry your hair around your hairline to create a clean shape, while maintaining the natural movement in your lengths.
  5.      Gather your hair at the nape of your neck and secure in a low ponytail.
  6.      Taking about ½ section of hair, wrap it around the elastic to cover and use a hairpin and Redken Forceful 23 Super-Strength Hairspray to secure it into place.
  7.      Finish with a few spritzes of Redken Fashion Work 12 Versatile Working Spray around your hairline for added hold and a glossy finish.

 

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