And I’m not talking about her Oscar worthy performance in The Blind Side, but for her version of an Old Hollywood, Veronica Lake. BRAVO! With the red carpet floating in a sea of updos (boring), one stood out from the rest at this years Academy Awards held on Sunday, March 7th.
According to her stylist, Adir Abergel, Sandra’s Marchesa dress had such a beautiful sparkle and reflection, he wanted to bring out that mirror finish to her hair. Well done Sir! I mean her hair was so shiny you could practically check your lipstick in it.
So how exactly does hair even get that shiny? It all begins with the right shampoo and conditioner. To achieve Sandra’s blinding shine (couldn’t resist), start with Organix revitalizing pomegranate green tea shampoo and conditioner. This sensual and exotic antioxidant rich formula targets dry and brittle hair, while awakening follicles to create a clean and rejuvenating experience, adding a brilliant and luminescent shine.
Make sure to allow the conditioner to remain on your hair for at least five minutes before rinsing with cool water. Brrrr, its cold you say? Using cold water at the end of your shower can make your hair appear shinier because it temporarily helps the cuticle flatten down onto the hair shaft.
Now while we want the hair as smooth as possible, we still need a little body for those big gorgeous waves in the ends. Add a bit of Organix revitalizing styling mousse and a small amount of Organix revitalizing pomegranate green tea anti-frizz serum. Then, use the arch of your eyebrow as a guide for making that side part.
When blow drying, place the brush underneath the first section of the hair, positioning it at the roots. Keeping the tension on the hair taut, move the brush down towards the ends, directing the air flow from the dryer so that it follows the downwards movement of the brush, this smoothes the cuticles.
Feeling glamorous already right? Next, use a flat-iron, moving it in a steady, single stroke to prevent ridges. Again, this process will close the hair cuticle to create sleek and highly reflective strands. When the cuticles are completely flattened they will reflect light and that’s the secret to the mirrored effect.
Last but not least, using a 1 inch curling iron, make a bunch of small curls at the bottom of your hair by putting the ends in the iron and then twist it up a few inches. Once the curls have cooled, brush all of the little curls into one big 1920’s wave. To finish the look, use Organix revitalizing pomegranate green tea styling whip to smooth flyaways. This is also fabulous if you have bangs that you want to sidesweep and secure behind your ear like Sandra’s. Tucking front sections will keep your face in the spotlight.
And that’s it! Now you are ready for your close up with this understated, elegant look.
