To celebrate the 91st Oscars, ghd is bringing you the latest red carpet hair looks. See how the stylists to the stars including Lady Gaga, J-Lo, Serena Williams and more created the stunning red carpet hair looks for these Hollywood A-listers.
Lady Gaga
Hair by: Celebrity Hairstylist Frederic Aspiras
Inspiration: Young, fresh blonde with a clean simple upswept hairstyle that creates softness around the face.
Tips & Techniques
Apply hair protectant and comb through using ghd detangling comb ($20). Apply 2-3 pumps of hair oil to damp hair to create super shine and softness. Comb through and brush with ghd paddle brush ($44). Section hair into small sections and use ghd air® hairdryer ($265) and ghd natural bristle radial brush size 2 ($44) to dry hair from the face. Using ghd curve® soft curl tong ($280), curl hair from mid-shaft to ends creating a loose soft curl. Allow the curls to cool loose. Spray hair at the crown and throughout curls with texturising spray while loosening up curls with ghd paddle brush ($44). Gather hair up into two ponytails (one large and one small), the larger ponytail at the crown and the small one in the back of the head. Backcomb and shape into a wavy bun. Define curls with ghd curve® classic wave wand ($280). Use your fingers to create volume at top of the head. Finish this red carpet hair looks with hairspray for extra hold.
Products:
- ghd air® hairdryer ($265)
- ghd curve® soft curl tong ($280)
- ghd curve® classic wave wand ($280)
- ghd detangling comb ($22) ghd paddle brush ($44)
- ghd natural bristle radial brush size 2 ($44)
Jennifer Lopez
Hair by: Celebrity Hairstylist Chris Appleton
Inspiration: “Rich, Sculptural Glam”
Tips & Techniques:
“I prepared the wet hair with an anti-frizz treatment and then applied a volumising product all over the hair and blow-dried it straight using the ghd air® hairdryer ($265) and ghd paddle brush ($44). Next, I put her hair in a side part and then used the ghd curve® soft curl tong ($280) to curl the hair but leaving the roots flat. Then, I spritzed hairspray and brushed it through her hair for a controlled wave. Then, I used the ghd curve® soft curl tong ($280) on the top of her hair to create a sleek sculpted look. I finished it all off with glossy hair shellac for added shine.”
Products:
- ghd air® hairdryer ($265)
- ghd curve® soft curl tong ($280)
- ghd paddle brush ($44)
Serena Williams
Hair by: Celebrity Hairstylist Nai’vasha Johnson
Inspiration: “Inspired by the Giorgio Armani sketch of Serena’s dress, I wanted to celebrate her beautiful hair texture and iconic cheekbones with a sleek tight ponytail.”
Tips & Techniques:
“I began by prepping the hair with re-styling milk to redefine the natural texture of her hair. I then blow-dried the hair using the ghd air® hairdryer ($265) which has ionic technology for shinier results with less frizz. Then I separated the hair into quadrants and brushed it back into a slicked ponytail, securing with a bungee elastic hair tie. Next, I saturated the ponytail with a Re-Hydrating Mist and created an invisible braid to clip in hair extensions. I used dramatic ponytail extensions that had a crimped pattern to it with sleek ends. I finished the style by using an Extra Hold Hairspray to comb back the crown of her hair, add shine and maintain a slicked-back look.”
Products:
- ghd air® hairdryer ($265)
Ashley Graham
Hair by: Celebrity Hairstylist Justine Marjan
Inspiration: “Inspired by Sophia Loren and Ashley’s mermaid shape Zac Posen gown, I wanted to give her a face and body moment. We gave her an elegant braided ballerina bun with custom Jennifer Behr bows throughout.”
Tips & Techniques:
“First, I prepped damp hair with a thermal blow dry balm then I blow-dried the hair with the ghd air® hairdryer ($265) ($265) until straight and with a centre part. Next, I flat ironed the roots with the ghd platinum+ styler ($380), directing hair away from the face. After, I gathered the top half of her hair, applying extra hold gel to the roots and brushing the hair back with the ghd oval dressing brush ($44), securing with an elastic. Repeat on the bottom section, tilting the head back as you secure. Apply a hairnet over the ponytail and twist into a bun, securing with French pins. Lastly, apply bows throughout the bun securing with French pins then finish the look with a spritz of extra hold hairspray.”
Products:
- ghd air® hairdryer ($265)
- ghd platinum+ styler ($380)
- ghd oval dressing brush ($44)
Awkwafina
Hair by: Celebrity Hairstylist Anh Co Tran
Inspiration: “Modern tweak on the classic waves. I wanted something youthful and chic to cohesively vibe with the pussy bow power suit and the soft makeup.”
Tips & Techniques:
“First, apply a good amount of medium-hold mousse on dry hair and then rough dry with the ghd air® hair dryer ($265), lifting at the roots for volume. Next, starting from the back using 1” sections, apply a memory hold spray evenly throughout each section and brush out with a boar bristle brush. “Once the hair has been fully prepped, use the ghd platinum+ styler ($380) to create what I like to call the #nuwave. It’s a loose, sexy, lived-in texture I love to create, and with its rounded edges and even heat, the ghd platinum+ styler ($380) is the perfect tool to get the look! “After the waves have been created, backcomb each section and finish the look with texture spray.” With the smart use of clip-in extensions, achieving this particular length and style is easier.
Products:
- ghd air® hairdryer ($265)
- ghd platinum+ styler ($380)
Charlize Theron
Hair by:
Celebrity Hairstylist Adir Abergel
Inspiration:
“When I saw the beautiful light Japanese indigo fabric on her Dior dress, I immediately knew I wanted to create a dramatic contrast with her hair. I envisioned taking her hair to a luxe and rich shade of brown that would enhance those gorgeous blue eyes. I wanted a sexy side-swept bob that was luxurious, timeless and chic. My vision for the entire look was for it to feel really luxe: healthy, glowing hair with rich colour styled into an amazing sexy bob. Charlize is an incredibly creative artist who is fearless and willing to experiment. When I presented her the concept to go brunette for the Oscars, she totally trusted me. I think what’s really beautiful is that hair is one of your greatest accessories and changing your hair colour is an amazing way to play with your look.”
Tips & Techniques:
Adir started by hydrating her hair with a mask to give it the most amount of shine. He allowed the mask to penetrate for just three minutes and then rinsed it out completely. Once the hair was towel-dried, he used a volumising product at the roots to create memory and volume that would prime her hair for the perfect blow out. out. Next, he created a deep side part and applied defrizz cream. Then, he blow-dried the hair with the ghd air® hairdryer ($265) and a round brush to create bounce and movement.
To finish the look, Adir used the ghd platinum+ styler ($380) to create a beautiful, shiny finish. The hair was carefully straightened with the colour protective flat iron to give the look just the right amount of movement and to accentuate the cut. When you have new colour, the ghd platinum+ styler ($380) is a must because of its ultra-zone technology that provides 2x more colour integrity, twice as much shine and 70% less breakage.
Products:
- ghd air® hairdryer ($265)
- ghd platinum+ styler ($380)
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