In keeping with the Parisian surroundings, Redken Creative Consultant Guido created a delicate French chignon for Nina Ricci’s Spring/Summer 2015 show in Paris. Guido used Redken’s satinwear 02 prepping blow-dry lotion before blow-drying the hair smooth and pulling it into a low ponytail. He applied a hairnet to the ponytail and twisted it into a low chignon. To add an undone feel to the classic Frenchwoman style, Guido curled two front pieces of hair, left out on either side, before spraying the hair with quick dry 18 instant finishing spray to add texture.
For Nina Ricci, we wanted a very sophisticated French look. We applied satinwear 02 prepping blow-dry lotion to the hair to make it super smooth before blow-drying it and creating a center part. We pulled the hair into a really low knot and covered it with a net, leaving it so that you can see the net, which feels very French. We pulled the hairline out and then used a curling iron to create a little bit of movement so that the final look is one that is very soft, feminine and sensual. Guido, Redken Creative Consultant
Redken Products Used: Pillow Proof Blow Dry express primer, satinwear 02 prepping blow-dry lotion, quick dry 18 instant finishing spray
How To Create The Look:
- Thoroughly mist Pillow Proof Blow Dry express primer all over damp hair and comb through.
- Layer with a nickel-size amount of satinwear 02 prepping blow-dry lotion throughout damp hair and blow-dry smooth with a natural bristle round brush.
- Create a clean center part with fingers.
- Gather hair into a low ponytail, pulling out two small pieces on either side. Secure ponytail with an elastic.
- Cover the ponytail with a small hairnet. Twist the ponytail into a low, flat chignon and secure with open fasteners.
- Slightly curl the two front pieces with a 1-inch curling iron.
- Finish with a light spray of quick dry 18 instant finishing spray all over hair to add airy texture with a bit of shine.
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Photos by Lucas Flores Piran for Redken
