Paris Fashion Week SS 2011. Designer: Nina Ricci. Hair by Guido for Redken. The Hairstyle: In order to complement the soft Spring/Summer collection at Nina Ricci, Guido, Redken Creative Consultant, created a low, loose knot at the nape of the neck that nods to both the Edwardian and 1970s eras – for a look that is feminine, wearable, and effortless.

*Photos by Matt Lever for Redken

“The clothes at Nina Ricci are always very feminine so we wanted to create a soft look, something that is very wearable for a woman and that she can create on her own. “ –Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Redken products & how-to:

thickening lotion 06 body builder

Create the look:

– Spray hair with water to dampen

– Apply thickening lotion 06 body builder throughout hair and let dry naturally, bringing our hair’s natural texture

– Create a clean center part

– Pull hair into a low ponytail about 3 inches below the nape of the neck. Make sure hair covers the ears when you pull it back – this is what makes look Edwardian and highly representative of the 1970s.

– Since hair over the ears represents a more conservative era, pull a few pieces out away from the face

– With the ponytail, twist hair to the left to create a loose knot right at the nape of the neck