Post by Heather Wilson
What a fabulous opportunity to go backstage to Project Runway Alum, Korto Momolu’s Fall 2010 show. The concept for the collection was all about going natural; clothes, jewelry, hats, and handbags as well as the hair and makeup.
It was such a delight to spend time with key hair stylists, Danny LeClair and Aubrey Loots from Studio DNA in West Hollywood, and watch them in action. They created a beautiful braid twisted into a bun piled high on the top of the head. Aubrey told me they used fabric to bring out the braiding texture and add depth to the hair. The key to a great hairstyle like this, is to use Sebastian products. Their top 3 must-have products of the night were the Microweb Fiber, which is a re-moldable texture with silky web fibers; then after braiding the hair, they used the Gel Forte to give a glistening style and shimmer-strong hold. For the finishing touch, they used Shaper Fierce to provide a super hold for the look that won’t budge!
The easiest way to take this look from the runway to real life, Aubrey recommends taking the spring and summer braids that are so in this year, and instead of wearing them down, add in some color, and twisting the braids up into a bun. It adds texture, and puts a current spin on a winter classic look.
