Celebrity hairstylist, author, educator and all-textures expert Monaè Everett was lead hairstylist for the BruceGlen SS27 show during Harlem’s Fashion Row at NYFW, leading the show on behalf of Teknique Agency. BruceGlen affectionately calls the people who wear the brand the #BrightOnes — people who embrace color, stand out and lean fully into individual expression. Everett used that spirit as the foundation for the hair direction.
Using Bask & Lather products, Everett created a sculptural braided look that paired bold runway impact with an intentional approach to moisture, scalp care and the hairline. She says, “The #BrightOnes aren’t afraid to be seen. They’re bold, they lean into their individuality, and they allow what makes them different to become part of the statement. The hair needed to carry that same energy.”
Everett began with the idea of a rainbow, drawing from BruceGlen’s vibrant color story while translating that energy into shape and movement rather than simply adding more color. Sculptural braided loops created the silhouette, while loose ends kept the finished look playful and alive.
She says, “A rainbow is powerful because every color gets to exist individually and still create something beautiful together.”
Everett adds, “One of the things I loved most about this show was being able to style models with so many different hair textures. Great hairstyling isn’t about forcing every person to start with the same canvas. It’s understanding the texture in front of you and knowing how to create from there.”
Keep reading for a breakdown of the prep and styling techniques Everett and team used backstage.
Get the Look:
- Condition and prep: Lightly dampen the hair, then apply Bask & Lather Leave-In Conditioner throughout the strands to add moisture, condition the hair and prepare it for styling.
- Scalp and hairline care: Apply Bask & Lather Scalp Solution to the scalp and around the hairline before styling. For models moving through a demanding Fashion Week schedule, this adds a scalp-focused care step while helping the stylist remain mindful of areas that may experience repeated tension and manipulation.
- Smooth: Apply Bask & Lather Edge Tamer throughout the hairline and where needed to smooth the hair and help secure the sections.
- Create the foundation: Gather the hair into three ponytails positioned vertically down the center of the head to create a mohawk formation.
- Braid and sculpt: Braid extension hair into each ponytail. Form the braids into loops and pin them securely into place, leaving the ends loose for movement and dimension.
Everett tells The Tease, “Fashion Week models may sit in several hairstylists’ chairs within just a few days. The final look matters, but so does thinking about what the hair and scalp may have already experienced. Preventative care can be part of the styling process.”
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