The Badgley Mischka hair created by Moroccanoil this season featured curls sitting atop a unique, playful reverse-braid that tightly followed the shape of the head. The unique effect was created by braiding hair from bottom to top instead of the usual top to bottom technique. Though superbly classic, the style has an edgy, modern sensibility that can be easily recreated at home!
Badgley Mischka Tutorial
Badgley Mischka Fall 2013
Peter Gray for Moroccanoil designed sophisticated multi-textured styles with a cool, modern edge for the Badgley Mischka Fall 2013 Collection.
Masterfully executed, the dramatic looks were inspired by film star Kim Novak in the Hitchcock thriller “Vertigo” as well as a touch of Tippi Hedren in the film “The Birds.”
How the Look Was Created
Peter Gray created the look by adding a touch of Moroccanoil Treatment to condition and add a lustrous depth to strands followed by new Moroccanoil Heat Styling Protection. He then worked through Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse from roots to ends for soft volume and hold.
To create the reverse-braid he tipped the model’s head forward, braided from the nape of neck towards the crown, pulling in diagonal sections from the sides to the center of the head. As he continued, he brought in pivoting sections from side areas, taking care to keep the braid closely following the shape of the head.
When he reached the crown, Peter fastened the 3 braided sections together into a pony tail.
How the Look Was Created
“I then started to create the swirling effect on top of the head. I created a set, curling the hair from the front hairline and then back using a ¾” curling iron (for the first two sections”> to create a pronounced wave. I progressed to a 1” iron for the remaining set sections, including the ponytail. Then, I misted the entire set lightly with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong.
“Next, I released the set, and combed it out starting at the crown, and allowed some loose pieces to fall free.
“I backcombed the top section lightly for a fluffy, feminine effect, concentrating on the wave through the front area.
How the Look Was Created
“The remaining loose lengths of the hair were wrapped around a pin-tailed comb – with the tip inserted vertically into the top of the braid – to hold the chignon above the reverse-braid.
“Fine wisps of hair were then brushed loose to soften, free and modernize the look.
“To finish, we used a fork comb to break up the edges of the set, and gave the style a final misting of Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong to hold it in place.”
Get the Look!
If you love this look as much as we do, but think it won’t work on your coily hair – think again! We asked Kala Garner to demonstrate a coily girl’s take on the Moroccanoil for Badgley Mischka hairstyle.
Step 1
Start by separating your into 2 sections
Step 2
Take a small section of hair at the nape of your neck.
Step 3
Separate the section into 2 sections, with a centered part.
Step 4
Cross the left section to the right and the right section to the left and hold with your index finger. Repeat until you reach the crown of your head.
Optional: This may be easier to do leaned over to the front.
Step 5
Take all of your loose hair and put it into a high ponytail at the crown of your head.
Step 6
Bun it up and secure with bobby pins.
Finished!
All done! An easy protective style inspired by the runway.
