HOW-TO: Oribe Creates Hollywood Hair for Kate Upton
Internationally renowned stylist Oribe transformed swim suit model Kate Upton into a glamorous Hollywood siren for her appearance on the cover of Vogue Italia.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
November 8, 2012
1 min to read
Internationally renowned stylist Oribe transformed swim suit model Kate Upton into a glamorous Hollywood siren for her appearance on the cover of Vogue Italia.
“She looks decadent and grown up,” Oribe said. “The shot really captures her in a beautiful way.” The photo shoot took place in the Marilyn Monroe suite of New York’s iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel adding to the vintage Hollywood aura.
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Here’s how Oribe got the look:
Using Oribe professional hair care products, begin by prepping the hair with Oribe Supershine Light and Power Dry.
Wrap hair in a traditional set using Soft Lacquer and a one-inch curling iron.
Brush out curls.
Spray the hair with Dry at the root level to create fullness.
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Use Smooth Style Serum for detailing in the front and to accentuate the wave pattern.
Oribe finished the style with Shine Spray to add hold, shine and luster to Upton’s highly processed blonde hair.
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