Braids With Flowers

Braids With Flowers

I'm a huge fan of Guido, Redken's Creative Consultant, who designs and styles some of the most spectacular hairstyles I have ever seen.

Guido's simple, but elegant braids with flowers created for a recent Dolce & Gabanna show are picture perfect for Summer months.

The braids beautifully pull hot heavy strands off the neck and away from the face while the beautiful flowers create a feminine touch.

Redken Products Used

I've been following Guido's work for many years as he consistently churns out new and drool worthy hairstyles for many runway shows every year.

What always amazes me is how simple Guido makes the finished runway hair seem.  He selects his Redken styling tools very carefully and they always build a great foundation without detracting from the finished looks.

For the braids with flowers hairstyles Guido utilized the following Redken products:

-guts 10 root targeted volume spray foam

-powder refresh 01 aerosol hair powder/dry shampoo

How To Recreate The Look - Wet Cleanse

Wet wash detangled hair in luke warm or even cool water with desired cleansing formula (Diluted, No or Low Poo, Conditioner Only or Water Only)

Rinse cleaners completely from hair

Apply appropriate rinse out conditioner from top of the ears to the ends, avoiding the roots

Separate hair into 2" sections.  Detangle with a wide tooth comb or fingers from the ends to the roots

When hair is completely detangled, rinse well

Finish with a cool/cold rinse

Apply Product Cocktail

Towel blot to remove excess moisture

Apply conditioning cocktail which should include, but not be limited to a defrisant, leave-in conditioner and styling mousse and/or cream.

Apply guts 10 root targeted volume spray foam to damp hair

Heat Style

Blow dry with a diffuser using fingers to give a little volume on the hairline

Use a ½ inch curling iron and curl entire hairline to give movement and volume to the hair

Prep & Create Braid

Apply powder refresh 01 aerosol hair powder/dry shampoo

Separate curls with fingers

Make a natural center in first 2", pulling the rest loosely towards the nape

Pin at occipital to keep in place

Gather remaining hair and loosely braid

Twist into flat chignon and pin

Soften hairline by loosening a little with your fingers

Add floral crowns, wreaths or individual flowers

More About Redken Creative Consultant Guido

Redken Creative Consultant Guido shared about the braids with flowers hairstyles "the girls always look ultra-beautiful for Dolce & Gabanna. Keeping with the brand's Italian heritage, I found myself drawing inspiration from classic Italian cinema. Fellini's work was definitely an inspiration for this season. The soft braided updo with the delicate hair accessories is very old world and romantic. Overall, the style is soft, pretty and classically beautiful. It is also flattering on most women, which is wonderful, since women tend to be drawn to the Dolce & Gabanna look each season."

-Guido, Redken Creative Consultant