The bob has had its minute. More than a minute, really. Let’s let the pixie be great! Teyana Taylor’s pixie is really inspiration for us all. At tonight’s 98th Annual Oscars Awards, Taylor’s go-to hairstylist, Nikki Nelms, created a sleek, sculpted finish, that centered on hold, precision and timeless elegance.
Nelms shares with The Tease, “For Teyana’s iconic pixie — one we’ve been loving all awards season — it’s all about hold, precision and timeless elegance. I like to work in small sections, carefully smoothing every strange straight back to create that clean refined finish. Once the hair is perfectly sleek, I gently shape the ends to keep the look polished and classic, giving it that effortless, classically beautiful feel and look that never goes out of style.”
Nelms used Dyson Beauty styling tools and OGX to get the look. Read on for a step by step, on this polished pixie, including the exact products she used.
Get the Look:
Prep and Heat Protection
- To create Teyana’s polished pixie, Nikki started with damp hair and misted OGX® Bond Protein Repair Heat Protect Spray ($10.47 on Amazon) throughout to help protect the hair from heat while reinforcing strength before styling.
Smooth and Shape
- To create a smooth base to make hair easily workable, Nikki applied OGX® Silk Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray ($9.54 on Amazon) and used the Dyson Supersonic r™ Professional Hair Dryer alongside the Gentle Air attachment on high heat and airflow settings to roughly blow dry and smooth any flyaways.
Precision Styling
- Using the Dyson Supersonic r™ Professional Hair Dryer on high heat and airflow settings, Nikki refined the shape with controlled heat and airflow, ensuring flawless, ultra-smooth finish while maintaining structure.
Setting the Shape and Final Touches
- Once the style was set, Nikki added a light mist of OGX® Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Mist ($7.97 on Amazon) to boost shine and deliver lightweight hydration.
- Nikki finished by layering OGX® Flexible Hold Hairspray ($10.47 on Amazon) for natural movement, then sealed the look with OGX® Strong Hold Hairspray ($10.47 on Amazon) so the pixie stays polished and in place all night long.
If you do take on this polished pixie, don’t be shy about it. Tag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok.
