During NYFW, we got the inside scoop backstage as hair brand Motions™ sponsored the hair at the David Tlale Spring 2015 show. Designer David Tlale is a South African designer who explains that his Spring 2015 collection was all about “giving women back their power and equipping them with a strong and confident sense of allure, without losing their essence and femininity.”
One of our favorite celebrity stylists Ursula Stephen was lead hairstylist for the show and she crafted this amazing “modern meets old-school glamour” textured bob for the collection. Here’s what she had to say about the hair look:
My inspiration definitely came from David’s collection. It’s very sexy but also brings in alot of his heritage. I wanted to definitely incorporate a braid. One, because I think braids are still huge and I think they’re still going to be huge for spring. And crimps are just a great way to add texture and volume and an easy way to get that wet & wavy, effortless look.
How To Get The Hair Look:
1. Starting with dry hair, create a defined center part and begin braiding at the hairline, carefully continuing a thin, definitive braid down the center-part using a “cornrow” technique until reaching the crown, and then using a standard 3-strand technique. Use Motions® Shine Enhancing Pomade on fingertips while braiding to smooth hair and provide a better grip.
2. Next, section the top portion of hair in a horseshoe shape and secure with clips. Then tease the remaining hair in sections from root to ends to create some body and texture.
3. Using a flat brush, gently smooth the surface of the teased hair and section into two halves, securing each with a clear elastic. Carefully roll each section under, securing tightly with pins and shaping the hair into a “faux bob”.
4. Remove the horseshoe section of hair from clips and use a crimping iron to create texture, spraying the Motions® Light Hold Working Spritz on each section. Once crimps are set, gently brush out and carefully lay hair over the faux bob foundation, tucking under with pins. Set the look with a bit of Motions® Light Hold Working Spritz.
I thought this look was so elegant and beautiful. It’s also fairly simple to recreate. For example, you could totally substitute the “crimps” with a braid-out or twist-out if you don’t have a crimper at home.
What do you think? Would you try this at home?
