Volume is making a comeback! John Ruidant, Redken Session Stylist, created and styled voluminous hair to compliment the Chris Benz Resort 2011 collection last week in New York City. This collection is very modern and accessible for the sophisticated woman who is looking to throw on something for breakfast by the pool at her resort. Taking inspiration from Pat Nixon and the 1950s, John fashioned a very voluminous ‘Jackie O’ hairstyle. The classic ‘do is done, but not overly done and structured.

Here’s how to get a voluminous hairstyle as seen at Chris Benz Resort 2011. To perfect this look, set aside a full hour from start to finish.

Step 1: Apply Redken Body Full Amplifier at the hairline for texture and blow dry in the product with a mason brush.

Step 2: Split the head in half starting at the name and continuing in sections about one inch thick spraying hot sets 22 thermal setting mist on each piece before curling with a 1½ inch curling iron.

Step 3: Pin each curl to the head to set.

Step 4: Finish out the look by pulling hair back into a looped pony tail and secure ends by pinning under the nape of the neck to create the bob

Step 5: Tease the hair and apply forceful 23 super strength finishing spray.

John Ruidant for Redken styles Alison Pill for CDFA Awards: Accompanying Chris Benz to the CDFA Awards Monday night, June 7th, 2010, Alison Pill looked stunning in a black and white loose flowing v-neck dress. To compliment her overall soft look, Redken Session Stylist John Ruidant fashioned a loose, undone updo with hair that was not too tight for a stunningly classic red carpet look.

L to R: Fashion Designer Chris Benz and actress Alison Pill

Marta Walsh says: “BTW I’ve met both Chris Benz and John Ruidant backstage during New York Fashion week, they are simply the sweetest in person and possess an enviable effortless talent”!

How to get Alison Pill’s undone updo: To create the look, Ruidant spritzed Redken iron silk 07 ultra straightening spray through her damp hair and blow dried through for texture with a Mason Pearson brush. Then, using a 1 inch curling iron, he set her hair in alternating directions, spraying Redken hot sets 22 thermal setting mist on each section before curling for heat protection.

After the set cooled, he backcombed all of her hair to the roots, created a messy side part and then finger combed the hair back to the nape as if to make a ponytail, still leaving loose bits around the hairline to create a soft shape. Next, he twisted the ponytail up and created a French Twist, pinning the loose hair and pinning the ends into itself in the back. To finishing the look, he sprayed quick dry 18 instant finishing spray all over for a hold that lasted all night!

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 report: Watch Marta’s video blog for today interviewing John Ruidant, Redken lead hair stylist, backstage at Chris Benz Fall 2009 during New Fashion Week.

The hairstyle & look: Late 70′s early 80′s curly wavy bob with an asymmetric side part.

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Product mentioned in Marta’s vlog: Redken Hot Sets 22 Thermal Setting Mist.

Watch Marta’s video blog for today where she interviews Redken Lead Stylist, John Ruidant, backstage at Twinkle during New York Fashion Week Fall 2009.

Products mention in Marta’s video: Redken Hot Sets 22.