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When you're about to hit the party circuit, don't forget that popping champagne in glitzyattire requires an equally dazzling hairstyle! Thankfully, MIZANI Global Artistic Director andcelebrity stylist Cesar Ramirez has the look for you – and he's telling HELLO! how you can recreatesome of the year's most memorable celebrity looks to ring in 2016.
EDGY AND FUN: CIARA
Ciara's effortless pony-knot is truly cool Photos: WireImage
A notable hairstyle for 2016 is Ciara’s cool hairdo from the 2015 AMAs. The singer looked effortlessly cool on the red carpet with her low knot bun.
In order to achieve Ciara’s look, Cesar explains, “Startby spraying MIZANI's HRM Humidity Resistant Mist from roots to end and roughdrying the hair with a blow dryer. That's my secret in creating a rough texturein the hair for body and movement. Once hair is prepped with the texture, takesmall strand sections off the center part starting around the face and clip itaway. Then take the remaining hair and loosely pull it back into a low ponytail – but the trick is to not pull the hair all the way through the elastic, leaving thehair in a loop, like something between a pony and a knot.
"With a smallamount of MIZANI Defyne Wax, take the small clipped-away sections and lightlypull them back to incorporate into the low pony. I used an elastic bungee cordwhich I tied, wrapped and criss-crossed several times to add a fun detail whilesecuring the loose strands.
"It's okay to let some strands fall out and hang. Rememberto leave this a bit messy. The point is to seem as it was effortlessly done!You can even pull on some random strands in the end to add a little more of an edgy feel. To finish, spray with MIZANI's HRM Humidity Resistant Mist for holdand anti-humidity.”
OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAM: KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN
Cesar went for a "timeless feel" for Khloé Kardashians's retro waves Photo: Instagram/@johnrussophoto
This look channels nothing less than pure old Hollywood glam. Whether you’re going to top off the year with a nice dinner or attend an elegant gala, this Khloe Kardashian hairdo will have you feeling all sorts of fabulous.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star let her tresses down with long waves for the cover of New Beauty’s newest issue. MIZANI’s global artistic director says, “For the cover ofNew Beauty, I wanted a classic look with a timeless feel. Start on clean,washed hair with MIZANI True Textures Moisture Replenish Shampoo and TrueTextures Moisture Replenish Conditioner. To prep the hair, spray in MIZANI 25Miracle Milk for light moisture and shine, and blow dry to add plenty of volume.
"Once hair is dry, create small sections and roll hair in hot rollers. The trickto hot rollers is to buy two sets, use small sections and apply them while hotand let them cool before removing them. Once you remove rollers and the hair iscurled, use a large paddle brush and MIZANI's HRM Humidity Resistant Mist forlight hold and anti-humidity.
"Brush everything to create one uniform wave. Spray MIZANI's HRM Humidity Resistant Mist to set and keep the style in placeall night and day.”
BOLD AND SEXY: TARAJI P. HENSON
Taraji P Henson's sculpted braids are fun and fearless Photos: Fox, Instagram/@cesar4styles
Another great star hairstyle was Taraji P. Henson’s Fox Christmas special look. This eye-catching 'do is guaranteed to make you the center of attention.
To recreate the look, Cesar says, “Begin by creating your favorite side part line, and section off hair to be braided. Your braids can be created in any style you prefer. Starting on damp hair, apply MIZANI Thermastrength Heat Protecting Serum for anti-breakage and a smooth finish. Using a round brush, smooth and dry small sections to create volume.
"After hair is dry, using a wide-barrel curling wand, wrap and twist random small sections to create texture. Once you’re happy with the amount of texture, use a paddle brush and brush through your hair. Using your favorite texturing spray, shake your head upside down and spray from roots to ends lightly. Use your fingers to separate and lay your hair in place in a way that best complements your face. Remember to leave the hair looking a little disheveled and piecey for a fun, sexy look.”
And voilà — with Cesar's celebrity-inspired hairstyle how-tos, you're ready to celebrate at any party in style!
Hairstylist to the stars Cesar Ramirez Photo: Instagram/@cesar4styles