Celebrity Stylist Adir Abergel had the absolute pleasure of transforming Academy Awards co-host Anne Hathaway throughout the night using his trusty FHI Heat tools. It’s no wonder Kirk Douglas was so darn flirty with Miss Hathaway; her looks were flawless and picture-perfect thanks to Adir’s lightening-fast fingers! Click on each image for Adir’s Oscar-worthy how-tos.
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STEPS
INSPIRATION: A modern take of an Edwardian influenced style accented with a bohemian flair; a soft,
loose style with beautiful shine.HOW TO:
1. Begin by parting the hair down the center and apply Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume Styling Whip to the hair from roots ends
2. Blow-dry the hair using Fekkai Round Brush.
3. Next, pull hair into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck, making sure to cover the ears.
4. Then twist the ponytail into a loose knot.
5. The key is keeping it loose for a touch of bohemian flair. It’s almost like a draping around the face with wispy pieces of hair coming out softly.
6. Finish the look by spraying the Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray.
INSPIRATION: Abergel was inspired by Rita Hayworth; he wanted to open the show with the classic glamour
from the 1940’s, as well as complement her Givenchy dress.HOW TO:
1. Start by applying Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume Styling Whip to the hair from roots to end.
2. Next add the Fekkai Coiff™ Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel to the roots for volume.
3. Then blow-dry the hair using the FHI Heat Nano Salon Pro 2000 dryer.
4. Take 2" sections and curl the hair away from the face with the FHI Heat EPS 1" Flat Iron and place it into pin-curls.
5. After cooling, remove pin-curls and brush the hair with a Fekkai Classic Brush.
6. Finish the look by spraying the Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray.
INSPIRATION: A sleek yet flirty 1960’s high-ponytail to add a feminine feel to her Lanvin tux.
HOW TO:
1. Backcomb the perimeter of the hair line, locking the style in with the Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray.
2. Next, pull the hair into a ponytail towards the crown, wrapping it into an elastic band.
3. Use the FHI Heat KORE 1” Curling Iron at the ends to create movement and bounce.
4. For added shine, apply the Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing™ Sheer Shine Mist.
5. Finish the look by wrapping a piece of hair (from underneath) around the base creating a sleek style.
INSPIRATION: The modern Grace Kelly - a high bun with a gorgeous thick braid; beautiful and refined.
HOW TO:
1. Start by creating a ponytail at the crown of the head and lock it into place.
2. Next twist the hair into a high bun and pin it into place.
3. Apply the Fekkai Coiff™ Contrôle Ironless Straightening Balm before using FHI Heat EPS 1" Flat Iron to get the hair extremely smooth.
4. Then braid the hair.
5. Finish by wrapping the braided hair around the bun and pin into place.
6. Finally, apply Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray.
INSPIRATION: A tousled bohemian style
HOW TO:
1. Create a center part and apply Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume Styling Whip at the roots,
2. Then blow-dry the hair using the FHI Heat Nano Salon Pro 2000 dryer with the Fekkai Large Round Brush.
3. Using the FHI Heat Platform 1 1/4" styling iron, curl the hair leaving the ends out.
4. To finish the look, apply the Fekkai Coiff™ Nonchalant Piecing & Forming Wax for separation and shine.
INSPIRATION: Side swept low bun with volume and texture to complement her red Versace gown.
HOW TO:
1. Apply the Fekkai Coiff™ Océanique Tousled Wave Spray to the hair.
2. Using the FHI Heat Platform 1 1/4" styling iron add waves randomly throughout the hair.
3. Pull the hair back into a low loose side bun.
4. Then spray the hair with the Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray to keep in place.
INSPIRATION: A Veronica Lake Hollywood Glamour style; sleek straight with a touch of a wave to compliment the Armani deep blue and purple dress.
HOW TO:
1. Create a deep side part and apply Fekkai Coiff™ Contrôle Ironless Straightening Balm.
2. Using the FHI Heat EPS 1" flat iron, straighten the hair for a super silky straight look.
3. Then take a 2" section in the front and create a wave with the FHI Heat Platform 1 1/4" styling iron.
4. Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray and brush out the hair.
5. Apply Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Cream for added shine.
INSPIRATION: A simplistic and effortless look
HOW TO:
1. Apply Fekkai Coiff™ Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel at roots and dry the hair with the FHI Heat Nano Salon Pro 2000.
2. Then pull hair into a low ponytail and apply the Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Cream.
3. Secure the ponytail with a clear elastic.
4. Then wrap a piece of the hair around the base of the ponytail and secure with pins.
5. Finish by rolling the ponytail under and pin it into place.
6. Spray Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray for all night hold.
