Celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora knows how to deliver under pressure. Working with nominee, Kate Hudson, Campora says, “on Oscar night, every detail matters.”
For the “Song Sung Blue” star, Campora “took inspiration from classic old Hollywood waves but made it modern by keeping it smooth and chic.” He says, “The result is a look that feels both modern and timeless — sophisticated, elegant, and undeniably glamorous.”
Read on for a detailed breakdown including the exact products Campora used to get Hudson red carpet ready, including a surprise to elevate the styling experience.
Get the Look:
- Begin on clean, towel-dried hair. Using the ghd Paddle Brush ($35.00), start by detangling the ends and gradually work upward toward the roots.
- To prepare for styling, rough-dry the hair using the new ghd Speed, an ultra-fast hair dryer featuring ghd’s new halo dual-airflow technology (launching in the U.S. this coming May).
- Create a deep side part to set the foundation of the look, then blow-dry the hair upward to create body and waves using Speed and the ghd Ceramic Vented Round Brush ($40.00)
- To keep the waves soft and glamorous, use the ghd Chronos Curve Classic Iron ($259.00) in one-inch sections with the Marcel technique. Begin each curl about three inches away from the root in the back sections, allowing the shape to cascade forward. At the front, start the curl closer to the root to create a more dramatic frame around the face. Pin each curl to set.
- Once the curls have cooled completely, release them starting from the back and brush gently with the ghd Oval Dressing Brush to transform the curls into soft, sculpted waves.
- Campora tells The Tease, “As I approach the front sections, I spray the Parfums de Marly Valaya Hair Perfume ($97.00) onto the brush before brushing through the curls. The fragrance elevates the entire experience — because beauty isn’t only about appearance. The sensory element matters, and the radiant aura of Valaya adds that unmistakable star-quality finish.”
- To perfect the shape, place a few flat clips into the curves of the waves and finish with hairspray to ensure lasting hold.
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