Celebrity stylists use OLAPLEX products to create stunning, rich hair colour and playful “French girl” styles for stars like Lana Del Rey, Chrissy Teigen, and Bebe Rexha for the 66th Grammy Awards
Lana Del Rey (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) OLAPLEX Global Ambassador and celebrity colourist Jacob Schwartz worked with singer Lana Del Rey to refresh her luxe chocolate-brown hair.
THE LOOK: “Sultry, Timeless Rich Brown” With Lighter Ends.
“Lana has fabulous dream hair and so much of it. She never uses extensions. Her hair just does what you tell it to do,” says Jacob. “I do her roots pretty frequently, but we don’t always color the bottom. Instead, the ends will end up looking lighter, almost naturally.”
HOW JACOB USED OLAPLEX FOR LANA’S TIMELESS BROWN SHADE:
“I started with her base color, and then we used a lighter color on the front and a darker color on the roots. I keep that on for 30 minutes, but while that’s sitting we’ll use OLAPLEX Nº.2 Bond Perfector as a standalone treatment and kill two birds with one stone. That was rinsed out, and then I shampooed her hair with the OLAPLEX Nº. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and conditioned it with the OLAPLEX 4-IN-1 Moisture Mask. I let that sit for 10 minutes just to add extra moisture. Then, I blow-dried her hair and used the OLAPLEX No. 6 Bond Smoother and OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil on her ends.”
For Lana and his other clients, Jacob gives them the OLAPLEX Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask to use at home between appointments to keep hair hydrated and healthy.
OLAPLEX PRODUCTS USED:
OLAPLEX Nº.2 Bond Perfector (Professional Line)
OLAPLEX Nº. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo $30
OLAPLEX 4-IN-1 Moisture Mask (Professional Line) $38
OLAPLEX Nº. 6 Bond Smoother $30
OLAPLEX Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask $30
MORE TIPS FROM JACOB:
Lana is a natural blonde, so Jacob usually touches up her roots every two to three weeks. If your hair colour is naturally light, like hers, Jacob says to use a demi-permanent dye to go dark. “If you use a permanent color, the line of demarcation when it grows out is really intense. With a demi-permanent, it fades off more naturally, buying you more time between appointments,” he says.
Another tip from Jacob is helpful if you plan on getting your colour done before a big event. “Whether you’re getting married or going to a big event like the Grammys, try your best to wait to rewash your hair until the day off so the color stays fresh,” he says. “There are minerals in the water here in California, and especially with blondes, you have to be careful with the build-up.”
ABOUT JACOB SCHWARTZ
Jacob Schwartz, who works out of LA’s prestigious Meche Salon, is known for his cutting-edge “spun with gold” highlighting technique. He’s worked his magic on the heads of some of Hollywood’s most beloved blondes, like Margot Robbie and Sydney Sweeney.
Bebe Rexha (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
OLAPLEX Global Ambassador and celebrity colorist Tracey Cunningham worked with Bebe Rexha by touching up her trademark bleach-blonde hair, giving it more depth with a slightly darker tone.
THE LOOK: “A Brigitte Bardot vibe.”
“She’s still very blonde, but we did it slightly darker, so her natural color comes through,” says Tracey.
HOW TRACY USED OLAPLEX FOR BEBE’S BLONDE:
“First, we did her base, and while that was on, I used OLAPLEX Broad Spectrum Chelating Treatment and got it ready for highlights. Then, I shampooed it with OLAPLEX Nº.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo, gave her a little conditioning treatment with the OLAPLEX 4-IN-1 Moisture Mask, and did her highlights. After, I glossed her with Redken Shades EQ and put OLAPLEX Nº.2 Bond Perfector on the ends. I also always give her OLAPLEX Nº.8 to use at home to give her an extra moisture boost.
OLAPLEX PRODUCTS USED:
OLAPLEX Nº.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo $30
OLAPLEX Nº.2 Bond Perfector (Professional Line)
OLAPLEX Nº. 6 Bond Smoother $30
MORE TIPS FROM TRACEY:
If you’re like Bebe and go from naturally dark to blonde hair, Tracy says to make time for a conditioning treatment once a week. “Jump out of the shower and leave OLAPLEX Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask in your hair for 10 mins before rinsing out.”
ABOUT TRACEY CUNNINGHAM
After perfecting her talent at some of LA’s most prestigious salons, Tracey opened her own salon, Mèche, with co-owner Neil Weisberg, in 2012. Her clients include JLo, Drew Barrymore, Charlize Theron, and Jennifer Garner, and her work has graced the covers of magazines such as Marie Claire, W, Instyle, and Allure.
Chrissy Teigen (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Celebrity hairstylist Irinel De León worked with Chrissy Teigen on a playful, French girl-inspired bob for her Grammy look.
THE LOOK: Effortless French Girl
“Chrissy’s hairstyle is an ode to the modern and classic French girl hair. We wanted it to look very feminine by incorporating natural textures. Since the dress is a little playful, we wanted the hair to feel similar,” says Irinel. “Chrissy’s hair is currently in a bob, which is a trend we’re seeing a lot of lately. It also encompasses some of her natural texture, which is super popular.”
HOW IRINEL USED OLAPLEX FOR CHRISSY’S PLAYFUL BOB:
“I prepped Chrissy’s damp pair with the OLAPLEX Nº. 6 Bond Smoother to reduce frizz and flyaways on the carpet. I focused mainly on mids to end and comb through for even distribution. Next, I used the OLAPLEX Volumizing Blow Dry Mist on the roots and ends for added lift, volume, and heat protection. Then, I blow-dried the hair with a 1 1/2” boar bristle round brush and the Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer and concentrator attachment. I made sure to lift the air up from the route for extra body and volume. After blow-drying each section, I set the hair in 1 1/2-inch velcro rollers and secured it with a duck-bill clip. I left the hair set and rollers for 10 to 15 minutes and released. Next, I sprayed the hair with Balmain Texturizing Hairspray throughout for extra body and volume. Then, I finished the style with OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil and scrunched oil into the end of the hair to mold the ends into the shape I wanted them to sit in.”
OLAPLEX PRODUCTS USED:
OLAPLEX Nº. 6 Bond Smoother $30
OLAPLEX Volumizing Blow Dry Mist $30
MORE TIPS FROM IRINEL:
“Hair prep makes the biggest difference in the finish of the hair. That’s why it’s important to use products like the OLAPLEX No. 6 Bond Smoother for moisture, hold, and heat protection and the OLAPLEX Volumizing Blow Dry Mist,” says Irinel.
ABOUT IRINEL DE LEÓN
After leaving a career in finance, Irinel De León became the assistant for celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin. Now, Irinel is behind some of the iconic hairstyles of stars like Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Vanessa Hudgens, and Hailey Bieber.
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