As seen on: Kate Hudson

Hair by: David Babaii 

 

This hairstyle has been seen on everyone from the Kardashians to runway models, and for good reason. It’s chic, simple and allows you to go bold with your eye makeup. Kate Hudson rocked the look (no pun intended) at the premiere of her new flick, Rock the Kasbah, with help from ghd Brand Ambassador David Babaii. Here’s how to recreate the look. 

“I applied MATRIX StyleLink Smooth Setter Smoothing Cream on towel dried hair and combed through, then applied Matrix Smooth Setter Serum throughout and dried her hair using the ghd air hairdryer and ghd ceramic vented radial brush size 3,” said Babaii. 

 

“I then parted the hair down the center and divided into three sections: two in the front and one in the back. For additional heat protection I used a spritz of MATRIX SyleLink Heat Buffer Thermal Styling Spray and then, starting with the section in the back, I smoothed hair with the new ghd platinum styler, that features ghd’s tri-zone technology, which allows me to style hair at the optimal temperature of 365 degrees without causing extra damage and to ensure the style lasts longer with added shine.”

 

“With the rounded edges on ghd’s platinum styler, I was also able to create subtle bends at the ends of her hair to create effortless waves. Finally, I used a dime sized amount of the MATRIX StyleLink Gloss Booster for added shine and the MATRIX StyleLink Style Fixer Finishing Hairspray to complete Kate's look.” 

 

 

As seen on: Sarah Sampaio

Hair by: JenniferYepez

 

It’s a classic look that never goes out of style and really brings the glamour up a thousand notches. Hairstylist Jennifer Yepez opted for the Veronica Lake look on Sarah Sampaio for the Angel Ball, a perfect fit for her sparkly, backless vintage Gucci dress. Can you say va-va-voom?

"First, I started with Nexxus Promend Split-End Binding Leave-In Creme and Nexxus Promend Heat Protecting Mist from mid shaft down. It's always important to protect your hair when using a lot of heat. Then, on the roots I sprayed Nexxus Hydra-Light Root Lifting Mist and Nexxus Mousse Plus Volumizing all over. Afterward, I rough-dried the hair and smoothed out the ends with a medium size brush,” said Yepez.

“Once the hair was fully dry, I made my angled side part and used my T3 1-inch Curling Iron and curled the hair in small sections, going all the way down the shaft.  For this look, it’s important to curl the hair downward, not upward. After each curl, pin it down and repeat all the way through. You can use bobby pins or pin curl clips; whichever is easiest for you. Once I was done curling, I let all the hair set for at least 5 minutes and then take out all clips.”

"With my Mason Pearson Brush, I brushed all the hair, making sure all of the curls are smooth and the waves are consistent. Don't be afraid to brush over and over. Brushing makes the hair sit better. Once I liked how the hair was set, I sprayed Nexxus Frizz Defy Finishing Mist on a small teasing brush and brushed all the flyaways down. Last, I used more Finishing Mist all over, and there you go – Hollywood glam perfection."

 

 

As seen on: Bryce Dallas Howard 

Hair by: Bryce Scarlett 

 

Adding a lot of shine and sparkle is a no-brainer for holiday fetes. But that doesn’t mean covering yourself in glitter. Subtle shine, like the glossy waves Bryce Dallas Howard wore to the Director's Guild of America Honors Gala, makes a statement without being too loud. Plus, it gives you freedom to wear a vixen lip. 

“I parted her hair in a deep side parting and blew it dry using Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray at the roots for fullness and hold,” said hairstylist Bryce Scarlett. “Then, I lightly curled the hair in small sections with a one-inch curling iron, away from her face and let them set. I brushed the curls out with a boar-bristle brush, spraying in between sections with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray for thickness and finally smoothing all over with Wella Velvet Amplifier. This gave the curls a great, glossy shine.”