Hair legend Oribe Armando Canale, the renowned and distinguished celebrity hair stylist whose combination of salon and celebrity work spans over three decades, shares with First Chair his four favorite "timeless" looks. These classic hair styles worn by Frida Kahlo, Natalie Wood, Maria Callas and Audrey Hepburn have served as inspiration throughout his career.

FRIDA KAHLO

"This is a younger take on an updo and a great look for thick hair…it's braided and wrapped around itself on top of the head. You can add interest to the look with ribbon or whatever type of accent you like, or even use extensions for more volume. I recreated this style on Jennifer Lopez in 2004 when she went to the Costume Institute Gala with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana- and I still love that look today."


Frida Kahlo. Photo: Hulton Archive

NATALIE WOOD

"Natalie's look is a beautiful, sexy '60s kind of updo. Curl the hair and lock in the shine with Oribe Soft Lacquer Heat Styling Spray, then brush out the waves and pin the hair into a French twist with extra height at the crown. Be sure to keep the style loose at the front to avoid looking too severe."

Timeless Updos: Oribe's Favorites
Natalie Wood. Photo: Hulton Archive

MARIA CALLAS

"I love Maria's style. To get the same look, slick the hair back and create a beautiful, simple bun in the back. Oribe Gel Sérum can keep the updo in place, or Rock Hard Gel can offer a more intense hold. For incredibly thick hair, Supershine Moisturizing Cream is best for taming stray hairs and adding hydration."


Maria Callas. Photo: Pierre Boulat,Time & Life Pictures

AUDREY HEPBURN

"Audrey is timeless. She has this great French twist with lots of height in the back…and separation in the front. Use Oribe Volumista Mist for volume to create lift (or for thicker hair, keep the style shiny and in control with Royal Blowout), and create separation in the front with Rough Luxury."


Audrey Hepburn. Photo: John Kobal Foundation, Hulton Archive

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