After a long summer, this low-maintenance Angeleno wanted to add an edge to her laidback look
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The Color
Paulina's natural brown color was already a win in her colorist's book. "I went with a color that's really subtle, because she already had a great base," said Desmarre. All it needed was some definition to add dimension, which he created using his signature hair color treatment, once exclusively done in Paris, and now available in Los Angeles. "I used my personal vernissage technique to put more shine into her hair. Over time it will create a two-toned look that's really natural."
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The Wash
After 25 minutes, Desmarre washed Paulina's hair using Tresemme Keratin Infusing Shampoo, $5.75, and Conditioner, $5.75. Desmarre used this combo to nourish her hair with the smoothing keratin formula and to lock in shine and minimize frizz during styling.
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The Style
Using a large round brush, Jagged dried Paulina's hair, going over her bangs several times to give them a polished shape. Then, he used a wide-barrel curling iron to curl her hair from the shoulder level down to create subtle waves and give her hair more body and volume.
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The Makeup
To complement Paulina's new bangs and further highlight her eyes, makeup artist Taylor Babian created a dramatic smoky eye. Instead of the usual charcoals and greys, Babian opted for a more on-trend look by picking shadows in rich greens -- Pantone's color of the year and the perfect jewel tone for fall.
Babian blended the shadows onto her lids just past the outer corners of the eyes, and around the lower lashline. Then, she heavily lined Paulina's eyes with black kohl eyeliner and applied false lashes to make her eyes pop. "I really like the fake lashes," said Paulina. "I wish they were permanent!" To keep the focus of the look on the eyes, Babian balanced the bold look with a nude lip.
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The Final Look
"It looks great, I'm so happy with it!" said Paulina. She loved Dessmare's vernissage treatment, which is low-maintenance because the layering grows out well over time. "My favorite part is the extra oomph it gives my hair color, while still having that natural look -- it looks like I didn't do much to get this shine." And those new bangs? "I feel like they really up my style cred. I feel more edgy and more chic. I can't wait to start shopping for my fall wardrobe!"
