Steal Rachel McAdams’ Oscar night hair
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Like the way Rachel McAdams’ hair looked on Sunday night? You’re not alone. The “Spotlight” actress stunned on the Oscars red carpet in an emerald gown by August Getty. Helping her with the finishing touches was celebrity hair stylist, Mark Townsend, who took care of her locks for the night.
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“When I saw the August Getty gown Rachel was going to wear to the Oscars, I immediately knew that the hair should be up,” said Townsend. “We both agreed on a clean and sleek look to complement the gorgeous dress.”
Here’s what he did:
Step One: I started by applying Dove Regenerative Nourishment Serum-in-Oil to her damp hair to nourish strands and seal the cuticle.
Step Two: I then blew her hair out straight with my Spornette mixed bristle round brush using my trusty ghd air hair dryer.
Townsend’s tools. (Instagram/marktownsend1)
Step Three: Once the hair was fully dry, I went in with my ghd platinum styler and straightened her tresses section by section. This amazing flat iron features ghd’s tri-zone technology, which allows me to style hair at the optimal temperature of 365 degrees, while also adding shine.
Step Four: Next, I sectioned her hair into a deep side part, and coated my hands with John Masters Organics Rosemary and Peppermint Detangler. I used the detangler to give her hair a shiny, almost wet look, and pulled it in the back to created a textured knot.
Step Five: Using French hair pins to secure the knot, I created a sleek, yet perfect shape.
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Step Six: I finished the look by spraying Dove Style + Care Flexible Hold Hairspray all over to set the look and keep flyaways down. The end result is classic, modern, and above all, gorgeous.
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