Do You Dare Wear Runway Hair?

Sleek Updo

Aveda stylist Paul Hanlon designed neat, precise twists for Preen's Spring 2012 show to reflect the modern lightness of the collection... “marked by linear shapes and patterns punctuated with Victorian- era touches. We created a sleek silhouette to mirror the clean lines of the clothes--smooth and tight to the head to elegantly elongate the neck,” said Paul.
Amazingly, it can even be done for short hair! (see lower 2 images)
Aveda's lead stylist at the show, Dennis Clendennen, of Dionysus Salons in Houston (working with Hanlon), explains the steps for a short-hair “up-do”:
1. Massage 2 to 3 pumps Aveda Phomollient into damp hair, then spritz a volumizing spray (Aveda Volumizing Tonic) at the roots.
2. Blow-dry hair. Use fingers to direct hair on the sides & back of head away from the face. Direct the top & front to the side, letting hair part naturally.
3. Once hair is dry, dust with Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion & work through with fingers.
4. Smooth sides and rake top & back of hair with fingers to achieve the desired shape--sides and back should be tight to the head, the top & front should have slight volume & loose texture with a sideswept fringe.
5. Hold in place with hairspray (Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray).