The annual Kentucky Derby each May is as much about fashion as it is the sport itself, with all eyes and bets on who will wear this year’s most glamorous hat or the most elaborate fascinator.
Inspired by Lauren Conrad’s Derby style and the event’s overall glamour, Pureology Artistic Ambassador Ruth Roche and Pure Artist Sandra Joseph have provided step-by-steps, using Pureology, to recreate our favorite Derby looks at home!
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Pure Artist Sandra Joseph’s step-by-steps to re-create this inspirational look at home:
- On damp hair, mist Colour Fanatic multi-tasking hair beautifier from roots to ends and comb through to prime and protect the hair.
- To achieve the perfect blow dry with both shape and hold, emulsify a dime-size amount of Smooth Perfection Style Shaping Gel in palms and massage throughout hair. Blow dry with a medium round brush to create bend and shape.
- Once dry, emulsify Colour Stylist Cuticle Polisher shine serum in palms and distribute evenly throughout hair for shine and hold.
- Take random sections of hair beginning at the mid-shaft and wrap around a large barrel iron on a diagonal. Smooth each section around your fingers after you release from the iron to create loose, natural-looking waves.
- Lightly mist Colour Stylist Strengthening Control zero dulling hairspray for a flexible hold that will last you a full day at the races.
Pureology Artistic Ambassador Ruth Roche’s step-by-steps to re-create these inspirational looks at home:
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Hot Tip: If your hat is very detailed, consider keeping your hair minimal and chic so you don’t distract from the beauty of the hat!
- Apply Smooth Perfection Style + Care Infusion to damp hair and comb through.
- Blow dry the hair in sections using a paddle brush for a smooth, sleek finish.
- Create a clean center part and brush the hair back into a smooth ponytail at the nape.
- Twist the ponytail into a chignon and secure with a closed pin.
- Finish by spraying the hair with Colour Stylist Supreme Control Hairspray for extra hold and shine.
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Hot Tip: Pull the hair back neatly, away from the face and dip the hat down on one side to showcase both the hair as well as the hat.
- Apply Colour Stylist Root Lift Spray Hair Mousse throughout the root area and blow dry the hair away from the face.
- Create barrel curls using a one inch iron, spraying each section as you go with Colour Stylist Strengthening Control zero dulling hairspray.
- Brush hair away from the face and secure curls at the back of the head with closed pins.
- Spray hair with Colour Stylist Strengthening Control zero dulling hairspray for lasting hold.
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