Cushnie et Ochs designers, Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, were inspired by one of the most famous female rulers in history, Cleopatra, in the desert sunset for their Spring/Summer 2015 collection at NYFW. Antonio Corral Calero, Moroccanoil global creative director was tasked with creating the hairstyles that epitomised the look.
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Antonio was inspired by the powerful sexiness synonymous with Cleopatra as well as ancient Egyptian mythology. The sleek ponytail, featured a double elastic creating a shape reminiscent of the scarab beetle—an Egyptian amulet.
- Apply Moroccanoil Treatment to damp hair to condition and hydrate strands for easier styling.
- Next, spritz Moroccanoil Heat Styling Protection and Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine throughout the entire head to help achieve maximum hold and control with added heat protection.
- Blow dry hair smooth using Moroccanoil Boar Bristle Brush and finish with a spray of Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray.
- Pull hair into tight ponytail at the crown using Moroccanoil Boar Bristle Paddle Brush and secure with bungee elastic.
- Next, take 1” section of ponytail and spray with Moroccanoil Heat Styling Protection for long-lasting hold. Wrap hair around the elastic and secure.
- Using Moroccanoil’s Titanium Ceramic Hair Styling Iron straighten the ponytail in 1” sections for a super-straight, sleek style.
- With second elastic, secure hair 11/2” from base. Gently loosen section between elastics to create voluminous, “puffed” element of sophistication at the top of the ponytail. Pin elastic to hair underneath.
- Finish with spritz of Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine for a luminous, sleek finish and Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray for long-lasting hold.
