If you know us on @readthetease (and if you don’t you’re missing out) we LOVE anything Bravo — The Housewives, Summer House, Vanderpump Rules — you name it, we’ve watched it. Bravo Fan Fest brought fans and Bravolebrities together for one big celebration in Charleston South Carolina, and between the events, one glam suite was where the magic happened. As lifelong Bravo fans, we had to get the deets for you all (and us obviously).
That suite belonged to celebrity hairstylist Kevin Kelly who was behind the hair of some of Bravo’s favorite housewives including Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Lisa Barlow, plus others throughout the weekend.
Keep reading to steal Gorga’s, Barlow’s, and Catania’s looks from the weekend, plus the hero products used.
Get the Looks:
Melissa Gorga
Melissa Gorga has been a fan favorite on The Real Housewives of New Jersey since joining in season three, and she’s also a singer, author, and founder of the Envy by Melissa Gorga boutique. Ready to recreate her sleek bun? Here’s how Kevin did it:
- “For this sleek bun, I used a boar-bristle brush and an Oribe wax stick, working section by section to smooth the hair into a ponytail.
- I then divided the ponytail into three sections and wrapped each in a dark blonde hair net to help maintain the shape and control frizz while sculpting the bun.
- To finish, I filled in the hairline with Color Wow root powder and added shine spray.”
Lisa Barlow
Tequila mogul, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City original, and singer Lisa Barlow (aka Baby Gorgeous) does it all, and she does it with a flawless blowout. Here’s how to recreate it:
- “We always start with a fresh blowout.
- I prepped the hair with Wella Ultimate Repair spray and Kérastase Nectar Thermique, then used an Ibiza brush to blow-dry it straight.
- To finish, I used a Kristin Ess tool to bevel the ends, adding a slight bend toward the face.”
Dolores Catania
Dolores Catania has been serving glam on The Real Housewives of New Jersey for years, and her hair is always part of the fun. Her curls at Bravo Fan Fest had all the movement, and here’s how to recreate them:
- “I started with a fresh blowout, then used a 1.5-inch T3 curling iron, alternating the direction of the curls to create movement.
- After curling, I applied Kevin Murphy Doo.Over spray for texture, then pulled the hair into a half-up, half-down style, leaving a few face-framing pieces out.
- I finished with Color Wow shine spray.”
Whether you’re team sleek bun, blowout, or curls, these Bravo Fan Fest hair looks prove a great finish is always worth the confessional. Take Kelly’s tips, grab the hero products, and get ready for your own reunion-worthy moment with your next. Tag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok with your take.
