We love Taraji Henson because, among other things, she’s not afraid to wear her real hair and go without makeup every once in a while.
New York-based celebrity hair stylist, Dante Blandshaw shares expert tips on how he used Aveda products to achieve Taraji P. Henson’s look for the Oscar Awards:
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• “I started with Aveda Brilliant Shampoo and Aveda Brilliant Conditioner to soften Taraji’s textured hair,” said Blandshaw. “I love the Aveda Brilliant line because it provides a smooth shine to textured hair and reduces blow dry time.”
• Prep hair with Aveda Brilliant Damage Control to protect from heat styling.
• Blow dry hair straight using a paddle brush.
• After blow drying, add a dime-sized amount of Aveda Brilliant Universal Styling Creme to add additional shine without weighing hair down.
• Flat-iron hair to create the foundation for a smooth, sleek red carpet look.
• Using 1.5” and 2” barrel curling irons, curl hair throughout to give bend and movement, accenting the layers in the cut.
• Slightly curl the front to create a soft, side-swept bang for added height and fullness.
• Comb hair through with a wide-tooth comb.
• Spray with Aveda Air Control Hair Spray for a light finish. “Aveda Air Control Hair Spray is a perfect complement to this look because its lightweight formula provides lasting hold and shine without weighing hair down,” said Blandshaw. [LINK]
I know I said I wouldn’t post any more pics from the Oscars last night, but I had to post this one of Taraji Henson and her beautiful mother and grandmother. I’m not mad at grandma for showing a little cleavage. If I still have cleavage when I’m her age I’m showing mines off too!
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Aveda dries my hair out…
I use to use Aveda products before I went natural.
Her mother and grandmother look very nice.
Hill Harper brought his mother on stage at the Image awards and she was beautiful as well.
Not included in directions…
Buy (1) pack of “NEW EUROPEAN HUMAN HAIR WEAVE SILKY STRAIGHT 12” and layer between hair (just a couple of tracks) for fullness…
Go grandma!
wow, her stylist is on the aveda payroll!
Not to be disrespectful to Grandma, but how come she’s two different colors? I don’t think that cleavage has seen the light of day in about 40 years. And I say that with the most respect to her, but dang.
whatdoesitmatter Says:
Not to be disrespectful to Grandma, but how come she’s two different colors? I don’t think that cleavage has seen the light of day in about 40 years. And I say that with the most respect to her, but dang.
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I was thinking the same thing.
3 generations of beautiful women. I think she had too much make-up on(Grandma) and that’s why she’s too tone from face and chest like that. But when I get her age I’m going to show my stuff too.
wow. i didn’t notice that. the difference in skin tone is striking. dark chocolate on top, butter pecan on bottom. more than makeup, i think.