A fresh take on the classic red lip

Oscar de la Renta is synonymous with so many beautiful things: elegance, color, New York, luxury. And it’s from all those things that RHW’s glam team pulled inspiration for her latest look. Stylist Emma Jade Morrison paired a draped sky-blue dress (by Oscar, naturally) with red wraparound Louboutins, plus some David Webb jewelry for sparkle. Makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes echoed the ensemble with a lush crimson lip, while hairstylist Christian Wood created a jaunty ponytail with movement. Below, Wood and Hughes break down their process for creating this look.

HAIR

Christian Wood’s ponytail is a clever style for second-day hair. But if you’ve just finished a blow-dry, here’s his stylist secret. “For the perfect undone pony with hair that’s freshly washed,” he says, “always add lots of dry shampoo throughout the entire hair to create a next-day, lived-in feel.” (Wella EIMI Dry Me is his favorite.)

This ponytail should feel intentional, but not fussy. “Position the pony just below the crown to add a little swing, which creates a younger, more undone feel.” (Not too high or too low is the goal, he adds.) Wood recommends using elastics with a hook attachment. “It’s much easier to use doing it yourself then a regular hair band,” he says.

Once the ponytail is finished, use your fingers to pull out soft wisps, add texture, and create volume. “Doing so will create a softer, more undone feel,” Wood says. His other technique for creating lift and texture: Gently back-comb the roots of the ponytail and fix with Wella EIMI Stay Firm hair spray.