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Posted by on Jan 27, 2014 in Beauty, Celeb-essence | 0 comments

Grammys 2014: Queen Latifah

Want to recreate Pantene Brand Ambassador Queen Latifah’s GRAMMY Award’s coiffure?  Iasia Merriweather, her “hair-person-in-charge” shares how:

 

 

Glamming-up Queen Latifah’s fresh, new bob for the GRAMMY Awards began, as always, with a gentle shampoo followed by a moisturizing conditioner- “my GRAMMY winners, Pantene Pro-V’s Smooth and Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner – both must-haves along with frequent maintenance and deep conditioning to maintain hair’s moisture, elasticity, and promote growth.  With the Queen’s hair prepped and primed, GRAMMY make up and wardrobe choices reviewed, I set out to create what I called the ‘GRAMMY Glam-Bob!’ The result: a FLAWLESS, yet minimalistic, bob with a hint of shape-defining volume to highlight layers and add direction!”

 

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1.       Prep dampen hair for blow-drying by applying Pantene Pro-V Smooth Blow-dry Crème.  Once hair is dry, apply Pantene Pro-V Smooth with Argan Oil Shine Serum and begin working from back to front, in sections, flat ironing hair straight. Once hair is straight, side part and brush to smooth.

2.       Starting at the crown of the head and working in sections, position flat iron at the base of each section and move flat iron in a semicircular or curved motion to create large loose bends in hair. Work from top to bottom and repeat process for each side of part.

 

3.       Gently hand comb loose curls then brush to smooth being mindful of maintaining volume and defining shape. Finish with Pantene Pro-V Stylers Anti-Humidity Maximum Hold Hairspray for a wow-worthy GLAM SLAM!

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Posted by on Jan 17, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

She’s Got the Look: Dianna Agron, Golden Globes

Last night was a good night for Glee’s Dianna Agron – she not only hit the Golden Globes red carpet looking smashing styled by Pantene’s celebrity hair stylist Danilo – she also took home a win in Best Television Series (Comedy or Musical). 

Danilo focused on complimenting Agron’s J. Mendel dress with a half-up glamour style that would look good from all angles, look loose, but wouldn’t be something she’d have to fuss with fixing – “It was very simple, very pretty hair that was clean, contemporary Hollywood glamour.”

This is a personal style I love to wear, and Danilo shares with Solessence readers how he recommends getting this look at home:

1)      Start with freshly-washed, towel-dried hair so it’s clean for styling.
2)      Mist your hair with the Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Heat Protection & Shine Spray for a conditioning base, and then spray the Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Root Lifter Spray Gel on your roots to prep hair for volume on top.
3)      Blow dry your hair, then use a dollop of the Pantene Pro-V Restore Beautiful Lengths Smoothing Balm to coat each section of hair before applying heat from the iron.
4)      Using a medium-to-large curling iron for the glamour set, curl hair down and under before setting to cool.
5)      Once hair has cooled in the set (10-15 minutes), release the curls and brush through to reveal voluminous waves.
6)      Lightly spread more of the Smoothing Balm through your waves as needed to clean up the slides and tame fly-aways.
7)      Part your hair to the side of your preference, smoothing hair back on each side with your fingers, and pin back with your hair pieces.
8)      Pull the remaining hair forward, shaping hair to appear full out of the hair pieces so the waves fall in front of your shoulders for a soft, elegant look. 
9)      Use a finishing spray like the Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Professional Level Style Shaping Hairspray on the front and sides of hair to lock in loose curls. Leave the back curls alone so they keep their flowing movement.

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Posted by on Jan 7, 2011 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

She’s Got the Look: Katy Perry Wins People’s Choice Awards

Danilo created a beautiful classic body set on Katy, a style that “she always loves so much.” They decided on full waves to complement her strapless Betsey Johnson dress for a “sophisticated, cutie-pie” style for the evening.

Katy Perry wowed the audience, and clearly the people, winning two People’ Choice Awards (Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Online Sensation) and major style points in a dress by Betsey Johnson and hair styled by Pantene Celebrity Stylist Danilo.

Danilo shares the steps he used on Katy Perry with Solessence readers so you can duplicate at home:

  • Katy arrived on the scene with freshly washed, towel-dried hair so Danilo had a clean base for styling.
  • He first lightly misted her hair with the Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Heat Protection & Shine Spray to wet and condition, then focused on prepping her roots for the voluminous style by spraying them with the Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Root Lifter Spray Gel.
  •  Danilo then blew her hair out and, once dried, rubbed a small dollop of the Pantene Pro-V Restore Beautiful Lengths Smoothing Balm section-by-section before he applied heat from the curling iron.
  • He used a medium-sized curling iron to set each section and sprayed the Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Professional Level Style Shaping Hairspray over the set before letting it cool for five minutes.
  • He then released her hair, brushed it gently, and “let her hair fall very full and wavy.”
  • He parted her hair to the side with lift in the front, and left her remaining curls big and loose for the final finish.
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Posted by on Nov 22, 2010 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

She’s Got the Look – Katy Perry American Music Awards 2010

Blushing bride Katy Perry took the stage at the AMA show styled by Pantene Celebrity Stylish Danilo. This contemporary Hollywood look adds volume to long locks and is flattering to a number of faces. It’s also easy enough to try at home with these step-by-step instructions from Danilo:

  • Wash hair to start with a clean base.  Danilo prefers clients wash same day, and used Pantene Pro-V Fine Flat to Volume Shampoo and Conditioning to cleanse and remove buildup.
  • Before the blowdry, apply Pantene Pro-V Fine Heat Protection & Shine Spray to protect against heat.  Don’t use a heavy hand – only a fine mist is needed.
  • Section hair out and spray with Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Root Lifter Spray Gel.  This will give you the weightless volume combined with body and shine.  Blow dry hair focusing on base to give height.
  • After hair is completely dry, use a medium curling iron and spiral curl each section.  Lightly spray with Pantene Pro-V Touchable Volume Hairspray, pin curls up and let cool.
  • Once curls are cool, remove and gently brush out so that the wave pattern is present.  “What I love about this look is that the wave is at the bottom, opposed to a retro look where the hair is curled under.”
  • Finish with Pantene Pro-V Touchable Volume Hairspray
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Posted by on May 11, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

She’s Got the Look – Katie Perry – MET Gala 2010

katyperry_met Katy Perry lit up the night in a light up dress for the Met Gala. How else did she shine? Long, gorgeous wavy locks courtesy Pantene’s Danilo. Here’s how it was done:

Start with clean hair
Spray hair with Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Detangler to condition
Blow dry using a round brush and finger tousle to create waves
Use Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Touchable Hairspray for a finishing hold

Katy’s hair was then pulled to the side, twisted, and pinned into place.

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Posted by on Apr 5, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Pantene Promises, You Could Be America’s First Reality Hair Star

43209-Reality-Hair-LogoThrough April 18th, you have the opportunity to tell Pantene why you should be the first reality hair star by uploading a video to www.pantene.com/realitystar.

America will have the chance to vote on their favorite videos to help choose the winner and fan favorite videos will be chosen daily. All video submissions will be evaluated and 12 semi finalists will be flown to NYC for an in-person test shoot in May.

Don’t forget, all applicants must add at the end of the video: “That’s why I am the first reality hair star!”

The first-of-its-kind LIVE television ad will air on May 25th on a major national network and will be hosted by Pantene’s spokesperson, stylist Stacy London.

43209-hi-Stacy-LondonTo be eligible:

  • Applicants must complete an online registration form and submit a video entry no longer than one minute at www.pantene.com/realitystar
  • The video entry must tell why you should be the first reality hair star and show your hair’s personality
  • Applicants must add at end of video: “That’s why I am the first reality hair star!”
  • Open to legal residents of the 49 U.S. states & D.C. (excluding Maine) and Canada (excluding Quebec), who, as of date of entry, are 18 or older; for official rules visit www.pantene.com/realitystar

Please visit www.pantene.com/realitystar for the complete contest rules.

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Posted by on Mar 21, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Hair Trends: Celeb Stylist Hallie Bowman Predicts

bio-large-hallie1Hallie Bowman, Celebrity Stylist for Pantene, shares an inside look at what to expect.

“Last season, we saw a lot of conventional looks – super sleek, tamed texture, perfect twists and classic chignons. When I think spring, I think unexpected playfulness, so I’m excited that the hair trends I’m seeing are in sync with the essence of the season. Classic styles will go to the extreme or, as I like to think, depressed winter hair is finally ready to be exposed again, yet looks will still maintain a genuine romantic feel that reflects the positive mood of warmer weather.”

  • wildhairExpect to see classic looks, deconstructed. Everything from deeper, more oddly angled side parts to random messy strands off to the sides will be added to enhance those been-there-done-that styles.
  • textureMy term for a favorite trend I’m seeing – “Urban Romantic.” Hair is tightly pulled back in a pony with lots of wisps in front to frame the face. Instead of a completely sleeked-back method, adding texture can show off your personality. Crimp for attitude, wave for elegance or spiral for romance – style how you feel!
  • 42-15194400Lots of frizz will be in, frizzy curls included. Don’t bother repressing wild texture: embrace it, live it, love it. Free your frizz with intention and purpose, but don’t forget to polish your ends, try the Pantene Pro-V Smooth Serum, as you don’t want to lose total control.
  • sjp_madonna_bow_ss10Bows will be out in full force for spring, think huge 80’s-style Madonna bows. To counter an angelic sentiment bows usually portray, it’s time to be clever with your bow style. Disheveled, punky hair surrounding the bow gives a carefree, yet put-together look all at once.
  • bighairbangsBe prepared for the relapse of the thick, heavy eyelash touching bangs…it’s coming back.
  • CynthiaRowleyRW150loresThe most playful trend I’m seeing – especially with the younger crowd – touches of pastel colors in hair. Take a section of hair underneath your nape, bleach it a pastel color and, voila, it’s a hidden treasure! Ashy colors like lavender, blue and purple tones will be popular.
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Posted by on Mar 7, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

She’s Got the Look: Diane Kruger’s Updo

dianekruger_oscars2010Oscars 2010 was the year of editorialized hair, which meant a lot of slick backed looks with (read: frizz). Diane Krueger had one of the prettiest takes – somewhat intricate with braids and ponytails and rolls.

Danilo, Celebrity Stylist for Pantene, styled this look for Kruger and shares how you can recreate this at home:

  • Cleanse and condition hair with the Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz Control Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Mist a leave-in conditioner and the Pantene Pro-V Volume Root Lifter Spray Gel all over damp hair
  • Blow dry hair upside down to create a voluminous base for styling
  • Section hair into a side part, divide into three sections (sides and back)
  • Braid side sections of hair back away from the face in an upward direction creating tightness on the sides
  • Pull the back section of hair into a high ponytail leaving volume on top
  • Split ponytail into two sections and twist in a rope-like formation, incorporating side braids into two back twists
  • Continually twist hair while pinning it into place as the twist braid is knotted up around itself
  • Mist hair with the Pantene Pro-V Texture Hairspray to lock style in place
  • Finish the look with a pretty broche to dress up the look.  Diane wore a Chanel Camelia Nervure brooch to compliment her Chanel gown.

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Posted by on Feb 1, 2010 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

She’s Got The Look – Katy Perry – Grammys 2010

Katy Perry repped old Hollywood glamour with a twist in this look channeling pinup Bettie Page.  Created by Pantene’s Celebrity Hairstylist, Danilo shares with Solessence readers how you can get this gorgeous look at home:katyperry_grammyheadshot

  • Comb through hair using Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths Split End Prevention Leave-in Cream to condition and ready hair for styling.
  • While blow-drying individual sections of hair, spray Pantene Pro-V Volume Root Lifter Gel for extra lift and definition.
  • Spiral set curls with a medium curling iron for contemporary waves, tousling hair with the Pantene Pro-V Texture Hairspray to finish the look.
  • Danilo described Katy Perry’s bangs as “bumper perfection,” using the Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz Control Extra Strength Serum on wet hair before drying straight and creating a smooth curvature across the brow.

Katy Perry and Russel Brand: Engaged

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Posted by on Oct 27, 2009 in Uncategorized | 13 comments

She’s Got The Look – Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl – Halloween Hair

GOSSIP GIRL

Solessence brings you four looks through Friday, in case you still need inspiration for Halloween Hair. Each of these looks takes after a celluloid celeb, so you can try these during the day, and well after the witching hour.

First up is Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl. Who wouldn’t want to trick and treat with these locks? Stylist Danilo from Pantene breaks the look down for us:

  1. Start by using the Pantene Pro-V Texture Shampoo and Conditioner  to prepare hair for a healthy, textured look
  2. Apply Pantene Pro-V Volume Root Lifter Gel to damp hair from root to tip
  3. Blow-dry hair periodically flipping hair upside down to create maximum fullness at the crown
  4. Wrap large sections of hair around a 1-inch barrel curling iron starting at least 4” from scalp
  5. Remove iron and quickly twist hot section pulling it into a rope-like shape until it cools – this will transform curls into waves
  6. Brush hair out and run fingers through hair to break up the curls for a tousled look
  7. Give hair added texture by adding some small braids and twists throughout hair
  8. Complete the look with a headband, placing it 1-inch away from your hairline

Tomorrow:Boldly go where no man has gone before – get Uhura’s look from Star Trek.

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