Nicole Kidman’s 90s-Inspired ‘Practical Magic 2’ Premiere Curls: How Adir Abergel Created the Romantic Look

There’s nothing better than 90s-hair — big and bouncy, but never too perfect. Nicole Kidman’s “Practical Magic 2” LA Premiere look, a major blowout was a total throwback to her then-signature curls. Celebrity Hairstylist Adir Abergel was responsible for the style and shared how it all came together.

“The goal was undone in the best way — loose, full curls with a ton of body, a high-shine finish, and that deep side part that gives the whole look a sexier, more grown-out blowout feel,” Abergel says. He continues, “It’s a nod to the free-spirited sister from the original film, re-set for tonight: healthy, romantic, and full of movement.”

Read on for the exact Virtue Labs products, Denman brushes and ghd tools Abergel used to create Nicole Kidman’s retro-meets-right-now look.

Get the Look:

1. On damp hair, work Virtue Labs Volumizing Primer through the roots to create lift and give the hair “memory” before styling. Follow with Virtue Labs Volumizing Mousse through mid-lengths to ends for body and movement, then smooth Virtue Labs Damage Reverse Serum from mids to ends to fortify the hair and keep it looking healthy underneath the style.
2. Work through the hair section by section with the Denman D38 Detangling and Styling Paddle to smooth it out gently — key for preventing breakage and keeping the hair healthy before any heat tools touch it, especially at this longer length.
3. Start by creating a deep side part, then dry the hair using the ghd Speed and a Denman Head Hugger thermal brush working at the root to build maximum lift and volume before any curling begins.
4. Working in small-to-medium sections, use the ghd Chronos Curve Grand Iron to wind the hair in a consistent direction to build a full, voluminous curl pattern reminiscent of Kidman’s own ’90s curls — defined but never stiff, with real body behind it.
5. Let each curl cool completely on the barrel before releasing, then rake through gently with the Denman D81m Style and Shine brush to open the curl into a soft, sexy blowout shape without losing definition. Once all the curls are set, work the fingers back through along the deep side part to let the length and weight of the curls fall naturally.
6. To finish, warm a small amount of Virtue Labs Healing Oil between the palms and smooth over the lengths and ends to lock in a high-shine, glossy finish while keeping the curls soft and touchable.

If you recreate Nicole Kidman’s 90s curls for your next client, or yourself, tag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok with your take. We’ll be waiting!