Orange Is The New Black star Dascha Polanco turned heads with her gorgeous beauty look at the Video Music Awards last night. Her sultry hairstyle was created by celebrity hairstylist Cynthia Alverez. Check out her hair creation below.
A photo posted by Cynthia Alvarez (@cynthiaglam) on
Gorgeous, no? According to Alverez, they wanted to create a hair look that would best match Dascha’s outfit. “We wanted something modern and fun but not too over the top. The look we chose is a classic style with a twist personalized with the addition of some hair jewelry.” It’s definitely got a classic vibe with a modern edge, which I love. Want to get Dascha’s gorgeous hairstyle at home? Below are some step-by-step instructions from Alverez herself. Check them out below.
- To start the look I used Dove Style+Care Volume Amplifier Mousse on her damp roots to add natural volume.
- I then parted her hair on the side (above the arch of her brow) and began twisting her hair towards the nape of her neck. I secured the end of the twist by criss-crossing two bobbypins.
- The rest of her hair was blow-dried using a big round brush, pin curling each section as I went along.
- Once all the hair was pin curled, I placed a few metal cuffs onto the twist to add a unique flair to her hair. I lightly sprayed the twist with Dove Style+Care Flexible Hold Hairspray to tame any flyaways.
- Next I removed the pins and ran my fingers through the curls to create a windswept effect and loosen up the waves. To set the look, I used Dove Style+Care Extra Hold Hairspray while lightly back-combing the roots. The final effect is a classic look personalized with jewelry and a little
Love this post? Let me know in the comments section!