How to Create Sleek Hair Like a Runway Star

By Terry Paul2 min read
Updated September 15, 2017 1:01 pm
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Table of contents
  1. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR
  2. APPLY DRY SHAMPOO
  3. BACKCOMB
  4. AVOID FLY-AWAY HAIR WITH POMADE
  5. BRUSH YOUR HAIR BACK
  6. ADD HOLDING SPRAY
  7. FINAL LOOK!

We may (or may not) have borrowed this style from the boys.

Like menswear-inspired women’s clothing (See: the Victoria Beckham SS18 runway show), there’s a comfort and ease that comes with male beauty practices. Besides the obvious pretty boys, most men have no interest in extending the time it takes them to get ready. In that sense, men may have the answers that busy beauty lovers have been looking for. Bella Hadid‘s sleek hair during the Prabal Gurung runway show (at New York Fashion Week) is one.

Whether you’re trying to figure out what to do with your second day hair or looking for a runway-inspired style to match your new designer ensemble, instead of dry shampoo, grab a pomade and comb, then work your hair in a Grease Lightening-inspired manner. This wearable iteration of the wet hair look is a great go-to. It’s ultra-chic (we’ve spotted the style on numerous runways this season) and easy to do!

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Lucky for us, PRIV artist Jainie Diaz broke down the look into 7 steps, so you can rock this runway-worthy style any day of the week! Check out the steps and products below!

If you have bangs, curly hair or both, straighten your hair with flat iron.

CHI G2 Ceramic and Titanium Digital Hairstyling Iron, $129.99

To add texture, add a voluminous dry shampoo lightly from the roots to tip.

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Marc Anthony True Professional Clear Dry Shampoo, $7.43

Slide a fine tooth comb from the middle of the hair shaft down to the tip to add more volume to the front half of your hair, paying special attention to the hair at the top.

Rub pomade on to the palms of your hands and apply to your hair.

Alterna Caviar Style Grit Flexible Texturizing Paste, Now $19.99

For extra hold and smooth tresses, brush your hair back using a boar bristle brush.

Similar: Spornette Little Wonder Pink Brush, $3.95

Make your new style last with added holding spray.

It’s a 10 Miracle Super Hold Finishing Hair Spray Plus Keratin, $18.96

Add a red lip for a pop of color and standout earrings. Then, slay!

bareMinerals Statement Luxe-Shine Lipstick in Hustler, $20

Baublebar Mini Piñata Tassel Earrings, $32

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Terry Paul

Paul Terry is a publisher and an author in wowplus.net and other news channel

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