Monthly Archive for January, 2011

I’m so happy I’m so glad that I found thiiiis cuz I adore the Prada hair. So here is hair stylist Guido Palau’s own tutorial. He is a Redken stylist and therefore he uses Redken products only. All though I’m sure this look can be accomplished with alternative, cheaper products. So blast on the gel!

The Inspiration:

“It has a ’30s, very lacquered feeling; a young girl in Cuba going to a dance. It’s sophisticated, but we wanted it to feel fun and frivolous.”

“We wanted a carefree, youthful and fun look, but also have that high Prada glamour that represents the design house.  The two knots at the back of the head emphasize the playful girl yet the high gloss, shine and finger waves make it glamorous and impactful on the runway.”

- Guido Palau

How to do it:

-          Create a deep side part, and apply Redken hardwear 16 super-strong sculpting gel in generous amounts to the entire head, smoothing the part over the side.

- Next, create finger waves on the forehead with a tail comb.

- Divide the back of the head into two sections with a straight middle part and twist each one into a small knot at the base of the head about 2-3 inches apart, so you can still see a bit of the knots from the front.

- Secure knots with pins and finish them with forceful 23 super strength finishing spray for hold.  To create the final touch, apply a generous amount of glass 01 smoothing serum all over for that wet, shiny, lacquered look!