Last night I was lucky enough to score an invite to the Genie Awards, a.k.a Canada’s version of the Oscars. (My partner in crime was my good pal and fellow ex-magazine editor Marilisa of The Chic Storm—make sure to check out her blog, it’s a must-read!)
Our invite was courtesy of John Frieda, whose talented stylists were responsible for many of the gorgeous hairstyles.
More to come on those soon, including how-tos—but first can we talk about Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson? Diane was there last night to support her man, who ended up winning the Genie for Best Actor.I can see why she digs him—not only is he handsome but he’s also totally modest: when he stepped up to accept the award he said “I can’t believe I won something!” THEN, to the delight of the audience, in his acceptance speech he told Diane he loved her. Awwww…
Sadly I didn’t have the chance to get all up in their face to gawk or ask about beauty tips—I don’t think Diane was down with the after-party at The Guvernment—but I DID score a how-to from John Frieda’s creative consultant Alain Larivée.
Here’s a better look at the hair (sorry for the blurry back shot):
“This is a very easy, DIY look that is on-trend for this summer and is easily acheived at home,” says Alain.- Apply Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation to wet hair.
- Blow dry using your fingers [to rake through the hair] from root to tip to achieve a non-finished natural wave.
- Create a centre part, leaving a few front strands loose to acheive the ‘undone’ look.
- Pull the rest of your hair back to the nape of your neck. Take hair and wrap it into a circular tight bun and secure with bobby pins.
- Finish the style with Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Hair Spray.