Well, here I am at Wellington Fashion Week, working with the ever-amazing Michael Beel. WFW has not been running for the past few years, but I'm so glad it's back! With local hair god Beel, and makeup artiste Olivia Wild (Napoleon) at the helm, the shows are pumping out what has been described as the BEST hair and makeup EVER! And I have to agree. It's been so humbling to see just how much work Michael and Liv have put in to this event, and I'm only half-way through! Each day we're on site around lunch time and I've been flopping in to bed at night (completely shattered, but happy) around 1am. We've had a mixture of soft and hard looks each day that have not only looked amazing, but have been well-structured and able to stand the test of sometimes 20 changes!
This look to left was created by tying 6-8 pony tails through the centre back, up to the top of the head.
Next classic set with a ghd.
Brush down toward the LHS of the face and bring ends up to pin underneath in a horseshoe shape.
Spread hair low, wide and flat across the brows.
Not too swirly now!

 Use Wella Professionals Boost Bounce and Thermal Image to prep, spraying lightly as you go with Stay Styled.

The look on the right was achieved by sectioning of the front RHS with a low and angular parting.
Next, load the remaining back section with a lot of Boost Bounce mousse.
Comb into a low pony with a wide tooth comb to exaggerate comb marks.
Tie off with hat elastic.
Divide pony in 2. Twist and pin into flat, elegant chignon.
Finger wave the front section with plenty of wet mousse (good luck!) and twist ends into chignon.
Paint to enhance the crest of the waves and the partline.
Today will be the time for Wellington's Young Designers to shine, and the hair team is being led by my Sebastian Urban Design Team colleague, Amy McFarlane. Can't wait.


Anyway, better run, but but I hope you enjoy some pics from the shows.
Nadine.



p.s. Don't forget to look out for David's profile in May's Style magazine, along with our AW2012 collection!