Perfect Hair, From the Red Carpet to Real Life

Theodore Leaf is no stranger to the red carpet. The Suave® professional celebrity hairstylist, who is based in Los Angeles, styles the tresses of some of Hollywood’s leading ladies. Using the new Suave Professionals® styling line — which has been proven to work as well as top salon brands — Leaf creates glamorous looks that last from the red carpet through the after party. Here are his how-to tips for achieving a Hollywood-like hairstyle for your next special occasion.

Romantic Waves
• Start by giving dry hair a mist of new Suave Professionals® Touchable Finish Extra Hold Hairspray to provide long-lasting and fast-drying hold. Next, wrap 1- to 1½-inch sections of hair (moving away from the face) around the barrel of a 1- to 1½-inch curling iron. To keep waves looking natural, avoid using the curling iron’s clamp. Once all of your hair is curled, let it set for 10 to 15 minutes. Finally, run your hands through the curls, breaking them up to reveal sultry and touchably soft waves.

Easy Updo
• Apply new Suave Professionals® Volumizing Root Boost Spray to the roots of damp hair to add lift and volume before fully blowing dry. In a hurry? Skip the shampoo and give tresses a spray with new Suave Professionals® Dry Shampoo to refresh hair and absorb oil in between washes. Next, pull hair into a loose ponytail and secure with a hair elastic. Then divide the ponytail into two equal sections. Take one of the sections and twist it, pulling it around the hair elastic and pinning it in place with large bobby pins. Repeat this step for the other section. Don’t worry if a few stray hairs pop out — this style is supposed to look effortlessly elegant.

Captivating Curls
• Curly-haired girls can embrace their tendrils by stocking the shower with new Suave Professionals® Captivating Curls Shampoo and Conditioner. This duo fights frizz and defines curls. Post-shower, apply Suave Professionals® Captivating Curls Whipped Cream Mousse to wet hair, starting at the ends and working up toward the roots, to hold the curl and for 24-hour touchable hair. Finally, blow-dry hair using a diffuser attachment to help curls stay loose and dry frizz-free.  

New Suave Professionals® Captivating Curls Shampoo and Conditioner will be available in January 2011, and all-new Suave Professionals® styling products will be available in February 2011. For more styling tips from Theodore Leaf and the rest of the Suave® Professionals, visit www.Suave.com. Also, connect with Suave and learn more at Facebook.com/SuaveBeauty and @SuaveBeauty on Twitter.