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Antonio Corral Calero for Moroccanoil shows HOW TO create the soft but structured curls for the Zac Posen show presented at the Suzanne Rogers Presents in Toronto.




Moroccanoil’s Global Creative Director, Antonio Corral Calero, created soft but structured flowing curls, reminiscent of Veronica Lake’s Old Hollywood elegance, for the Suzanne Rogers Presents: Zac Posen Show in Toronto.
The silhouette was inspired by the alluring elegance of 1940’s American film star, Veronica Lake. Mimicking her “peek a boo curl”, her signature style, Antonio Corral Calero for Moroccanoil created soft but structured flowing curls reminiscent of Old Hollywood with a contemporary twist. “This look was the true depiction of timeless feminine elegance” said Calero.
GET THE LOOK:
Step 1: Start by prepping dry hair with Moroccanoil Treatment Light throughout the mid-lengths and Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream from root-to-tip to keep hair hydrated and improve elasticity.
Step 2: Next, saturate the hair with Moroccanoil Root Boost from roots to ends. And blow dry hair using fingertips to lift pieces and create volume.
Step 3: Create a deep left side part using the arch of the eyebrow as a guide to determine the depth of the part.
Step 4: Using a 1 ¼ inch curling iron, set all strands of the hair (on the base of the iron), in horizontal sections.
Step 5: Spray each section with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong and curl pieces toward the face. Pin in place to cool.
Step 6: Brush out curls using the Moroccanoil Boar Bristle Classic Brush to create a softer look. Form a more defined wave on the heavier side of the part by moving hair behind the ears.
Step 7: Finish with a spray of Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong to keep strands in place.

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