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Posted by on Feb 11, 2013 in Beauty, Fashion |

Fekkai Lead Stylist Paul Hanlon Creates an Undone, Edgy Look for 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Fall-Winter 2013 Fashion Week Runway Show

Fekkai stylist Paul Hanlon created an accidentally undone look for this season’s 3.1 Phillip Lim show. Hanlon drew his inspiration from the concept of a sophisticated, uptown girl with a rocker, downtown boyfriend. The edgy look complimented the effortlessly cool pieces in Lim’s collection.

THE LOOK: Hanlon drew inspiration from the uptown chic-meets-downtown cool looks in 3.1 Phillip Lim’s show

HOW TO:

1. Begin by combing a generous amount of Fekkai Full Blown Volume Styling Whip through damp hair

2. Create a defined part and blow dry hair using a round brush to create volume

3. Spray Fekkai Perfectly Luscious Curls Wave Activating Spray on the hair from mid-length strands to ends. Then, using a 1.5-inch curling iron create loose, natural looking waves with texture.

4. Next, gather hair towards the mid-back of the head and secure with a bobby pin. Don’t be too perfect with this; Hanlon purposefully played with unbalanced proportion. Girls with shorter hair can skip this step and leave the style loose.

5. Separate ends by applying Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Crème and mist hair lightly with Fekkai COIFF Sheer Hold Hairspray to finish the look.

All Products by Fekkai: Fekkai Full Blown Volume Styling Whip ($25), Fekkai Perfectly Luscious Curls Wave Activating Spray ($25), Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Crème ($25) and Fekkai COIFF Sheer Hold Hairspray ($39). All products available at Fekkai.com, ULTA.com, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Posted by on Feb 1, 2012 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Candice Swanepoel for Prabal Gurung Spring 2012 Ad Campaign

Sensual Flower

Prabal Gurung has snagged one of the world’s highest paid models for his latest ad campaign, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at her. Her trademark light locks now raven black, Victoria’s Secret model and Transformers:Dark Side of the Moon actress Candice Swanepoel writhes seductively, interpreting Prabal’s inspiration for this collection,  Nobuyashi Araki’s “Sensual Flowers”.

It’s a stunning set of vivid color on black and white, and makes the clothing look every bit eye candy as it did going down the catwalk.

Dress above is dress below, backstage.

I took great delight in the custom heels, also pictured in the ad

The creative team includes photographer Daniel Jackson, Fashion Editor/Stylist Tiina Laakkonen, and Frederic Fekkai’s Didier Malige

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Posted by on Nov 17, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

She’s got the Look: Fekkai Stylist Adir Abergel for Kristen Stewart – Breaking Dawn

Twighlight Saga: Breaking Dawn fans – recreate Kristen Stewart’s hairstyle

INSPIRATION: An edgy, yet romantic look for the premiere of Twighlight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Adir was inspired to create an up-do that still felt like Kristen’s usual tousled and textured style with a touch of rockability

How To Get the Look: Fekkai stylist Adir Abergel created this braided look for Kristen Stewart’s  Twighlight Saga: Breaking Dawn appearance in Los Angeles and shares with Solessence readers how you can wear it to your own movie night:

  • Begin by applying Fekkai Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel to the roots of the hair to build texture
  • Apply Fekkai Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray throughout the rest of the hair and rough dry it to create a beachy and textured base for the up-do
  • Take random pieces and created standard braids, fishtail braids and twists throughout the hair in various sizes, leaving the very top of the hair loose.
  • Take all of the hair except for the loose hair at the top, and knotted and twisted it to create an up-do.
    • Adir used hairpins to create a very undone look.
  • To finalize the look,  backcomb the front of the hair to add volume, then push it back and pin it in place.
    • Adir secured the look by spraying the hair with Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray.

Trying this at home? Send me your photos to upload 🙂

All products by Fekkai: Fekkai Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel($25), Fekkai Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray ($25), and Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($21).Available at Fekkai.com and Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

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Posted by on Oct 1, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

NYFW Prabal Gurung ss 2012 – Frederic Fekkai Hair by Didier Malige

Prabal Gurung’s models were sporting a slightly futuristic and a very DIY, wash-and-comb set for his spring 2012 collection.  The intent was to show confidence and feminine toughness, as if wetting the hair by splashing the face after a workout.

The celebrity heavy show was treated to ultra feminine frocks in violets, blacks, blues and whites.  To get Didier Malige’s look for Fekkai at home, follow these easy steps:

  1. Start by blow-drying hair straight, use a flat iron if necessary
  2. Mist water throughout the top half of the head
  3. Apply Fekkai COIFFTM Strong Hold Volume Mousse to wet hair to provide extra hold
  4. Use a fine comb to create a center part and comb the mousse through the hair resulting in a slicked-back look
  5. Spray Fekkai Advanced BRILLANT GLOSSINGTM Sheer Shine Mist over the wet hair for additional shine
  6. Use the low setting on a hairdryer to set the look while maintaining the sleek, wet effect created in the front
  7. Leave the bottom portion of the hair dry and natural
  8. Secure the look with Fekkai COIFFTM Sheer Hold Hairspray

Nicki Minaj. Wonder if she’ll try the look?

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Posted by on Sep 15, 2011 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

Proenza Schouler: Backstage

The calm before the storm

Shiny in front, Matte in back locks to resemble pinned up dreads by Frederic Fekkai team

MAC created a clean look, focusing on strong brows and two new (as yet unnamed) blushes coming out Spring 2012
Beauty shot in progress

Proenza Schouler with MAC

Nails were either yellow or sheer pink, a def trend this Fashion Week

Model prep with finished hair and makeup

ELLE press looking chic

One word: Eel, and lots of it. Skirts, shorts, solids, stripes. Really fantastic



Stingray Shoes

Tutorials and video when I return.

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Posted by on Aug 29, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

She’s Got the Look: Katy Perry goes 40’s glam

Fekkai Celebrity Stylist Renato Campora Created An Iconic 1940’s Look for Katy Petty at the Video Music Awards in LA

It seems like we always feature Katy for the awards, but that’s because she’s always got a look worth talking about! This time around, Fekkai’s Celebrity stylist Renato Campora created the look for her pink tresses and shares how to get that look with Solessence readers:

1) Create a side part on wet hair.
2) Apply Fekkai Full Blown Mousse throughout the hair to build a strong and reliable base
3) Blow dry using a round brush.
4) Use Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairpsray to secure the look, adding a lasting finish and shine.

To create the final touch, Renato took a one-inch strand of the hair and pinned it back with a vintage hairpiece, securing it with a bobby pin.

All products by Fekkai: Fekkai Full Volume Mousse ($21), and Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($24).Available at Fekkai.com and Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

She had some amazing custom Minx nails by Kimmie Keyes.

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