NYFW Hairstyle How-To

The clothes, the shoes, the bags, the beauty!  New York Fashion Week was (and always is) a visual masterpiece.  

Couldn't find your invitation in the mail?  You don't need to be seated front row to feel like you're on a catwalk.  New York City is known for street style, but this particular week is as exciting as they come.  Media moguls and fashion mavens put on their absolute best to dazzle outside Lincoln Center… and this is where we come in!  Hair and Makeup are the finishing touches to any look, and TheStylisted had the pleasure of working with some amazing bloggers and editors to help them round out their Fashion Week ensembles.

One of our favorite looks was donned by West Coast blogging beauty, Aimee Song (SongofStyle.com).  

Courtesy of @songofstyle

TheStylisted's Kailie Joe answers our questions on how to achieve Aimee's gorgeous curls.

Q: How did you decide on Aimee’s look?

A: We had a full consultation before getting started.  She wanted her hairstyle to coordinate with her outfit.  She asked for fresh, effortless waves.

Q: What products did you use to prep her hair?

A. Aimee washed and air-dried her hair the night before.  In our consultation, she let me know her hair holds curls and waves well, and she preferred to use minimal product on her beautiful locks.

Q: What tools did you use to achieve her curls?

A:  To create Aimee's look I smoothed her hair with a Medium 55mm Ibiza Brush and  BaBylissPro™ Volare V2 Mid-Size Dryer. I also used a BaBylissPro™ Ceramic Tools™ 1" Spring Curling Iron.

Q: Curling irons can be tricky, especially for beginners, any tips for mastering the curling iron?

A: To master Aimee hairstyle you want to create a soft movement pattern. Take a 2 inch section of your hair and place the curling iron a few inches from the root.  Feed hair around the iron, stopping with at least 2 inches uncurled.  Each section should be pulled downward immediately after hair is released from the curling iron to relax the curl and achieve a wave pattern.  When every section is completed, go back to your straight ends (those last 2+ inches) and gently bend hair around the curling iron.  Lastly, massage scalp to blend hair sections.

Q: Any other tip or tricks for achieving this look?

A: If your hair does not hold curls or waves well, I recommend you use a texture hair spray or sea salt spray. It's best to apply sea salt spray in your hand first, then apply to your hair.

Q: What products did you use to make sure the look would last throughout her long day of NYFW shows and events?

A: I only used a dime size of a blo pro mane tame soft pomade to give Aimee's hair a weightless hold and natural shine.

Q: What would you advise your clients do to keep their style looking fresh a day or two later?

A: To maintain your hairstyle the next day you must protect your blowout or dry style. When you shower I recommend a shower cap with a terry cloth liner. Hair should be wrapped up in a high bun with a creaseless hair tie. (If you sweat or have an oily scalp, I recommend using a dry shampoo before hair is securely wrapped in a high bun.) When you take your hair down you can always do minor touch ups with a curling iron, if needed.