The Critics’ Choice Awards made a lot of news this week and it’s almost no wonder with a red carpet full of gorgeous looks. I especially loved Michelle Monaghan’s look. She wore a Monique Lhuillier blazer and sheer skirt. She added a Tyler Ellis clutch to her look and some Tiffany jewelry. Gorgeous. I especially loved her modern and chic ponytail. Gorgeous, no? Check her out below!
According to Michelle’s trusty hairstylist, John Ruggiero, it was all about creating a look to play off her red carpet outfit.
“For Michelle’s Critics Choice awards look, we wanted something with edge to complement her flowy Monique Lhuillier pant suit/dress. I suggested something along the lines of a sleek Helmet Newton girl. After a little collaboration with the team, we decided to try something slightly different and bring the sides of her hair over her ears. I was afraid it would go a little Mrs. Lincoln but with Michelle it looked chic, modern, and sexy.”
“We had been doing press all day for her film Patriots Day so she had a great base to start with (dirty hair is always better to do any style with!!).”
If you love Michelle’s hair as much as I do then you’re in luck! Ruggerio gave me his tips on how he created her sleek yet effortless updo. Read on!
- I first took a dollop of Bumble Brilliantine and ran it through Michelle’s super thick hair.
- I parted her hair severely down the center before going through it with my GHD Flat Iron. I straightened her hair section by section, directing the hair down and back. I then took my Mason Parson Brush and brushed her hair into a low pony and sprayed it to an inch of its life to give it that Newton, wet look.
- After it was set and in place, I took two black bobby pins and secured the shorter layers behind her ears.
- At first I was going to hide the pins because I’m bored of the bobby pin look but kept them because it actually had a purpose and gave it a punk vibe. The rest was all Michelle. She makes it all look effortless and cool.
Be sure to follow John Ruggerio on Instagram and check out his portfolio for more of his gorgeous hair creations!
