Lock In Besties, Barb Thompson’s Breaking Down Hilary Duff’s Lived-In MSG Waves

You probably heard about Hilary Duff and Joel Madden reuniting at Madison Square Garden for the first of her two “the lucky me tour” dates, but you might not have heard about her and Barb Thompson.

For much of the tour, Taylor Healy has been responsible for Duff’s hair, faithfully interpreting the lived-in style that Thompson created, but last night, Barb was back. (Duff’s makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan, too!)

Thompson says, “For Hilary’s Madison Square Garden performance, I wanted her hair to feel effortlessly glamorous with soft, lived in texture, luminous shine and movement that would last from the first song to the encore. The focus was creating a polished finish that still felt modern and touchable.” She of course did that and then some.

Keep reading for the steps she took, including the exact Redken products and Dyson tools she used.

Get the Look:

1. Apply Redken All Soft Leave-In Conditioner to damp hair to deliver lightweight hydration, smooth the cuticle and protect against heat styling.
2. Prep the hair with the Dyson Airstrait™ to create a smooth, polished foundation while maintaining natural movement.
3. Style the hair into soft waves using Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x™ with the 1.6in Long Barrel attachment, then brush through with fingers gently to achieve a perfectly lived-in, undone texture.
4. Finish by refining the shape around the face and adding softness through mid lengths and ends using Dyson Airstrait™ for a modern, effortless finish that maintains movement on stage.
5. Mist Redken Brushable Hairspray section by section while styling to build long-lasting, flexible hold.
6. Work Redken Dry Texture Spray through the mid-lengths and ends to add airy texture and enhance the lived-in feel. Apply Redken Deep Clean Dry Shampoo at the roots for extra lift, fullness and stage-worthy volume.
7. Finish with another light veil of Redken Brushable Hairspray to lock in the shape without sacrificing movement, followed by Redken Shine Flash for a healthy, radiant finish that catches the light beautifully.

If you recreate Hilary’s lived-in MSG waves, we want to see them! Ttag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok — don’t be shy.