Inspired by the women in fashion photographer Helmut Newton’s iconic photographs, Maybelline New York Global Makeup Artist Charlotte Willer worked with lead hair stylist Rutger for Cutler/Redken Salon to create a natural look withe neutral eyes and a ballerina bun.
Makeup
Fit Me! Foundation was used to prep the skin before Medium Bronze was applied onto cheekbones with a dusting of Fit Me! Powder over the skin to eliminate shine.
Using the deepest brown shades of Eye Studio Color Explosion Luminizing Eyeshadow in Caffeine Rush, Charlotte created a smoky eye by blending the shadows over the lid and out past the outer corner of the eyes. Next, she lifted and winged lashes out with Volum’ Express Falsies Flared Mascara in Very Black and filled in brows with Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil.
To create a toned down version of Helmut Newton’s signature red lip, Charlotte used Shine Sensational Lip Gloss in Cherry Kiss.
Hair
To complement the gorgeous makeup, Rutger “went with a strong, graphic, yet simple, ballerina hair style”.
Step 1. Apply Redken Rootful to the roots and length of dry hair and finger dry hair with a T3 Featherweight Luxe hair dryer.
Step 2. When hair is completely dry, brush through with a Mason Pearson to even out the hair and smoothness.
Step 3. Then create a ponytail in the center of the back of the head, using your fingers to create a realness and separation to it, and tie off with an elastic.
Step 4. Backcomb/tease the length of the ponytail to get a bit of a lighter texture and grip.
Step 5. Twist hair around the ponytail in a nice beautiful bun and pin with French “U” pins.
Step 6. Finished the look off with Redken Quick Dry Spray.
Photos: Courtesy of Maybelline and Redken.
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