Redken Creative Consultant Guido created an androgynous, rock ‘n’ roll look at the Fall 2012 Jean Paul Gaultier show, Saturday March 3rd, in Paris.

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

The collection itself was dark and graffiti-inspired, clearly intended for the kind of girl you don’t want to mess with.

Guido’s look followed the spray-paint theme to a T, showcasing colored roots and a stick-straight style. We wouldn’t have necessarily wanted to cross the girl in the Loewe Fall 2012 show yesterday either, but while Guido said this look also had a masculine side, the total look was more refined. The result was an elegant, chic look with a very polished finish.

“The hair is stick straight with long hair extensions so you get that rock ‘n’ roll kind of vibe. The look is very androgynous and girls and guys can wear it, which I think makes it cool as well. We’re using bright colors to achieve dramatic color contrasts at the top of the hair near the center part. Different girls have different colors- black, red, blue, pink, silver- to create a graffiti –inspired look.”–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

How to get an androgynous, rock ‘n’ roll hairstyle

1. Apply Extreme Anti-Snap to damp hair and blow-dry straight.

2. Create a clean center part.

3. Mist iron silk 07 onto hair and flat iron until stick straight.

4. Layer first fashion work 12 and then forceful 23 onto hair which gives the hair a more severe, straightened look.

5. Finish with a generous amount of shine flash 02 at the ends of the hair.

*For colored roots as seen at the show, we recommend visiting your local Redken Salon.

These NEW perfumes just made my day: Jean Paul Gaultier CLASSIQUE Silver My Skin Collector’s Edition, Elie Saab Le Parfum, Narciso Rodriguez for her in color eau de parfum limited edition (which I’m wearing today), and Narciso Rodriguez essence in color eau de parfum limited edition . They smell GOOD, look out for them! A more detailed review coming soon.

Jean Paul Gaultier, Elie Saab, Narciso Rodriguez New Perfumes photo by Marta Walsh

I just bought Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame Eau De Toilette in ULTA and giving it a go. So far it smells pretty good and sexy. Fragrance notes: acidic orange, musk, cedar, grenadine and velvet rose.

WATCH: Agyness Deyn in the Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame perfume ad. I love the message of the ad: the sense of freedom, to be individual and not a follower, and to not be afraid to express yourself. Marta is all about that!

This weekend at the Loewe, Jean Paul Gaultier, Sonia Rykiel and Akris shows in Paris, Redken Creative Consultant Guido was backstage creating the hairstyles to compliment the designers’ Fall/Winter 2010 collections. Find out the must-have products and inspiration from each show!

LOEWE

For a 1940s, sculpted shape of the hair at Loewe, Guido’s key product was Redken forceful 23 hairspray that kept the look in place and gave it that ‘plastic’ feel: “The clothes at Loewe are very feminine, with a few suits, so we wanted to nod to the 1940s and create a sophisticated, sculpted shape with the hair.” -Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Products:

Redken forceful 23 super strength finishing spray

Redken fabricate 03 heat active texturizer

Hair Tutorial:

1. Begin with damp hair and blow-dry fabricate 03 heat active texturizer into hair.

2. Create a very straight center part in the hair.

3. On both sides of the head, from the part to the ear, create a few waves with the hair and secure with hair clips to help set.

4. Spray forceful 23 super strength finishing spray over waves and apply heat from dryer to set the wave with forceful so hair doesn’t move.

5. Using a donut pad, roll the remaining portion of the hair up into the donut until reaching the nape of the neck. Secure with pins.

6. Spray forceful 23 super strength finishing spray all over hair to create a “plastic, cartoon-like” effect.

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

The choice accessories for the designer this season were hats and turbans to give a ‘world traveler’ emphasis to the line. For the four looks that didn’t have these accessories, Guido created an undone side ponytail. “Jean Paul Gaultier’s collection was influenced by the world traveler. The collection featured many hats and turbans as signature pieces, so the hair took a step back.” -Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Products:

Redken thickening lotion 06 body builder

Hair Tutorial:

1. Blow-dry thickening lotion 06 body builder into hair.

2. Create a messy side part.

3. Pull hair into a right-side ponytail and secure with elastic.

SONIA RYKIEL

For the romantic Sonia Rykiel line, hair was pulled into a low ponytail with a left side part with the front section sweeping over the right eye. The pieces softly fell out around the face and complemented the pom pom headbands worn by all the models. “Sonia Rykiel really lets models have fun on the runway, a certain ‘joie de vivre.’ The hairstyle is modern yet playful and complements the artistic, femme-fatal clothing and the Parisian designer who takes inspiration from the ultra artsy Left Bank. “ -Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Products:

- Redken fabricate 03 heat active texturizer

- Redken quick dry 18 instant finishing spray

Hair Tutorial:

1. On damp hair, rough dry fabricate 03 heat active texturizer into hair.

2. Using a curling iron, twist hair into soft curls.

3. Brush out curls, to look more like a wave.

4. Create a side part on the left side of the head.

5. Pull hair into low ponytail and secure with elastic.

6. Loosen hair on the left side by the hair line so hair covers the right eye.

7. Lightly spray quick dry 18 instant finishing spray for finish and hold.

AKRIS

For this minimalistic Swiss design house, Guido complemented the looks with a low ponytail with a left side part for a style that was tailored, modern and feminine. “The hairstyle was inspired by the collection – simple, modern, and wearable.” -Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Products:

Redken fabricate 03 heat active texturizer

Hair Tutorial:

1. Rough dry fabricate 03 heat active texturizer into damp hair to bring out natural texture.

2. Create a natural left side part.

3. Pull into a low ponytail and secure with elastic.

Rihanna’s hair is rising and reaching new heights. In fact Rihanna’s hair raising hairstyle was seen in some variations on the runway during New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009.

According to Redken, Height Of Fashion, is one of the big hair trends seen on the runway during New Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009 on shows, such as: Jean Paul Gaultier.

Height Of Fashion means extreme lift and volume for bold style and exaggerated fullness. Fortunately, adapting these looks for everyday is simple, just turn down the volume.

Here is how to get Rhianna’s inspired hair raising look with Redken without chopping your hair: Full-volume updos need a strong foundation. The look created  for Jean Paul Gaultier was achieved by dividing hair into two sections, top and bottom, to maximize lift. Hair was sprayed with Redken spray starch 15 versatile ironing spray, crimped and sculpted into place.

Big fan of Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau De Toilette?  Then don’t miss out on this very cute edition Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Purse Spray.   Also perfect if you like small packages or if you get bored easily with a giant perfume bottle.  And as the name promises it will fit in your purse.   

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Purse Spray set includes a 0.67 oz Purse Spray and a 0.67 oz Purse Spray Refill in a clear signature case.  Main notes:  Orange Flower, Bulgarian Rose, Italian Mandarin, Star Aniseed, Orchid, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Indian Ginger, Soft Vanilla, Woody Amber.  Cost:  $60.