Actress Lily James' hair took The Met Gala by storm, with a look created by celeb hairstylist Halley Brisker for Olaplex.
by Staff
May 2, 2023
Actress Lily James at the Met Gala 2023.
Photo: Olaplex
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This year at the Met Gala, celebrity hair stylist Halley Brisker worked with actress Lily James using Olaplex products to achieve a sharp, modern classic look. Learn as he shares his inspiration and process for the look.
“The inspiration for the look was a 90’s leather-core sharpness and punk twist on classic Chanel. Lindbergh and Herb Ritts were image makers I had looked at during my mood boarding process.”
Celebrity stylist Halley Brisker used leather flowers made custom by Lele to embellish Lily's ponytail.
Photo: Olaplex
The Process
Begin by prepping the hair by adding Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother and Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum (2 parts to 1 and combing through thoroughly) to damp hair and blow out to smooth/straight in medium sections from back to front working up and forwards ensuring all the hair/roots are blown backwards.
With a fixing spray or gel of your choice, saturate the hair and scrape back tightly into a snatched ponytail following the line of your cheekbones and secure with a bungee hook. If you have bangs, remember to leave these out and blow them out when finished.
Take a 2" section from underneath your newly created ponytail and section away to the side for now. Then, take the remainder of your ponytail and fold under on itself and pin just below the base allowing it to hang freely in a loop. Now, take the piece you had sectioned away to the side earlier and with some hairspray, create a sharp sculpted piece to one side ensuring you use a mirror to place it correctly.
Time to add your choice of embellishments around the base of your newly created ponytail sculpture. We opted for leather flowers made custom by Lelet but you can have fun here with your own choices in locations you feel look best.
Finish with a generous wipe down of Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil to maximize shine.
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