Get the Look: Met Gala 2014

 

Pureology Artistic Ambassador Ruth Roche shares how to get the most memorable hairstyles seen at this year's Met Gala. 

 

Drama, drama, drama. The 2014 Met Gala, themed "Charles James: Beyond Fashion," was a blast from the past with stars stepping out in extravagant 20th-century-inspired ensembles and billowing ballgowns. While they may have dressed dramatically, Pureology Artistic Ambassador Ruth Roche found the hair trend of the evening to be understated and elegant, balancing out even the most over-the-top looks.

 

"Hair is a very important part of the look from head to toe. With such extravant gowns this year, I was excited to see simple, minimal hairstyles, which offset the drama of the dresses nicely," says Ruth. "Retro waves, smooth and sleek updos and natural waves were the three major trends I noticed on the red carpet last night."

 

Spotted with some of the most standout styles? The beautiful Anne Hathaway, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, just to name a few. Here are Ruth's favorite styles of the evening and steps to recreate each look at home.

 

 

 

Smooth and Sleek

 

Anne Hathaway: Boy-Chic 

   

 

Get the Look:

1. Apply Pureology Nourishing Nectar Sculpting Gel to damp hair.
2. Create deep side part and blowdry fringe area forward and to one side, directing the sides back.
3. Smooth hair into place with a boar bristle brish and spray with Pureology Supreme Control High Hold Hairspray.
4. Finish off with a light shine spray, such as Pureology Radiance Amplifier Anti Frizz Shine Spray.

 

 

 

 

 

 50s RETRO 

 

Taylor Swift: Wave-Set Bob 

Get the Look:

1. Prepare hair first by blowdrying with Pureology Root Lift Spray Hair Mousse.
2. Set hair on hot rollers off to the side and away from the face, spraying each section with Pureology Strengthening Control Zero Dulling Hairspray as you go.
3. Apply a small amount of Pureology Cuticle Polisher Shine Serum to your hands and run through the hair.
4. Brush through and spray with Pureology Supreme Control High Hold Hairspray.

 

 DOWN & WAVY 

Blake Lively: Luscious Waves

 

Get the Look:

1. Apply Pureology Root Lift Spray Hair Mousse to damp hair and blowdry with volume at the roots.
2. Set hair with a side part, back off the face in a brick-layered pattern.
3. Brush through with Mason Pearson brush and a small amount of Pureology Cuticle Polisher Shine Serum.
4. Lace the entire head, starting at the nape and using the brush to create a cushion and lock the sections together.
5. Smooth over surface and push waves into place.
6. Finish with Pureology Supreme Control High Hold Hairspray