Olandria doesn’t miss. Celebrity hairstylist Ashanti Lation created the most stunning updo for the “Love Island USA” breakout exclusively using RED/RED PRO hot tools to bring the look to life.
Lation tells The Tease, “For Olandria’s look at the Gold Party, I wanted something that felt effortlessly glamorous with a touch of Old Hollywood romance. The inspiration was a modern screen siren, soft, sculpted curls piled into an elegant updo with delicate tendrils framing the face.” She adds, “It’s polished but still playful, giving that ‘just stepped out of a dressing room at the Oscars’ energy. The goal was to highlight her features while letting the hair feel luxurious, feminine, and timeless.”
Mission accomplished!
Lation continues, “To build this look, I relied on a couple of my go-to styling tools from RED by Kiss to create smooth volume, defined curls, and long-lasting structure.” Read on for a detailed how-to directly from Lation so you can recreate Olandria’s hairstyle for yourself.
Get the Look:
- “I began by blow-drying Olandria’s hair using the RED by Kiss Air Master 4200 BLDC Dryer. This ultra-lightweight, high-speed dryer helps remove moisture quickly while keeping the hair smooth and frizz-free. The powerful airflow allowed me to stretch the hair and create a sleek foundation without overexposing it to heat.
- Once the hair was mostly dry, I went in with the RED by Kiss 2-in-1 Hot Air Brush to smooth the hair further and add volume at the crown. The ceramic barrel helps distribute heat evenly while creating a polished blowout finish with lift and body.
- After the hair was fully prepped and smooth, I added curls throughout the hair to create the texture needed for the updo. This step builds the shape and body that allows the style to hold its romantic, red-carpet structure.
- I gathered the curls upward and began pinning them into a loose, layered updo. By stacking the curls rather than tightly wrapping them, the style keeps its softness while still giving that sculpted, glamorous silhouette.
- To soften the look, I left out two delicate tendrils in the front and lightly curled them. These pieces highlight Olandria’s features and add movement to the style.
- A light finishing spray locked everything in place while keeping the curls soft and touchable, perfect for a night of flashing cameras and celebration.”
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