Backstage at Zang Toi Fall/Winter 2017 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Zang Toi Fall/Winter 2017, Lead Stylist for Macadamia Professional, Eiji Yamane created the hair look for the show - a French Twist Chignon. 

Here are step-by-step tips on how to create the French Twist Chignon:

1. Evenly distribute Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion, section hair and blow dry. 
2. Create a central part and pull back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck - pulling tightly to ensure the top of the head is smooth and sleek.
3. Separate ponytail into three sections and braid all the way through the length of the ponytail. Secure ends with an elastic. 
4. Fold new braid in half. After you tucked the braid up, pin it into place with the bobby pins. 
5. Using a hair extension matching the color of hair, take one section and clip it under the braid and curling up, create a large loop wrapping around to the right side of the braid. Secure with bobby pins.
6. Repeat step 5 at the top section and middle section to create a loose, "crescent" chignon, ensuring the inside braid is completely covered.
7. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray to lock in place.
8. Using a comb, gently smooth out all hair that is pulled back onr last time and apply Macadamia Professional Whipped Detailing Cream to tame any flyaways.
9. To complete the look, liberally spray Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist for added shine and luster. 

To get flawless skin, models were prepped with skincare products by Pevonia. BeautybyRudy created the "Brilliant Royal Blue" eyeliner and rich berry lips with makeup by Ubati New York. Zang Toi also partnered with digital makeup app, Perfect365, where users could see the makeup looks as the models hit the runway. 

Sundays, with their new 10-Free, Nontoxic nail polish collection, created the nail look for the show. The nail look was a matte black with a brilliant lacquered blue square designed by Zang himself.

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Zang Toi Spring / Summer 2017 at NYFW

 

Backstage at Zang Toi Spring/Summer 2017 at NYFW, Eiji Yamane, Lead Stylist for Macadamia Professional, created the Perfectly Parisian hair look for the show.

Check out the Step-by-Step tips on how to get the Perfectly Parisian look:

1. Evenly distribute Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion, section hair and blow dry.

2. Part hair over the left eye moving diagonally to the right side of the head, stopping at the crown.

3. Pull back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck - pulling tightly to ensure the top of the head is smooth and sleek. Using a curling iron, curl the entire ponytail at once to give slight softness and movement.

4. Separate ponytail into two sections. Take the left section and curling up; create a large loop, showcasing the curls in the newly defined loose bun. Secure with bobby pins and spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray to lock in place. 

5. Repeat step 4 with the right section of the ponytail, to create a loose, chic double chignon.

6. Using a comb, gently smooth out all the hair that is pulled back one last time and spray Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray to tame any flyaways and to provide lasting hold. 

7. To complete the look, liberally spray Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist for added shine. 

 

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Zang Toi Fall/Winter 2016 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Zang Toi Fall/Winter 2016 at New York Fashion Week, Lead Stylist for Macadamia Professional, Eiji Yamane created The Courchevel Chignon for the show. This hairstyle features a classic Hollywood glamour in the front with loose chignons in the back. 

Learn more about The Courchevel Chignon as the Macadamia Professional team takes us through hair prep. 

The Courchevel Chignon Step-by-Step:

1. Evenly distribute Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion, section hair and blow dry.

2. Part hair over the right eye and curl front left section of hair with a large curling iron to create loose waves. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray and pin back taking care not to cause a crimp or mark with your pin. Run curling iron through the right side creating slight bend and clip back.

3. Take remaining hair and pull back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. Using a curling iron, curl the entire section at once to give slight softness and movement.

4. Separate ponytail into three sections. Take the left section and curling up; create a large loop, hiding the ends inside the newly defined bun. Secure with bobby pins and spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray to lock in place.

5. Repeat step 4 with the middle and right sections of the ponytail to create a triple chignon.

6. Remove clips from the front right section and loosely pull hair back along the side of the head, creating a light wave above the ear. Tuck the ends behind the chignon and secure in place with pins. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray.

7. While holding hair in place with your hand, remove clips from the front left section and create dramatic waves cascading along the side of the head. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray hold waves in place and then tuck the ends behind the chignon and secure in place with pins.

8. To complete the look, liberally spray Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist for added shine and luster.

Beautybyrudy for Ubati created the makeup look for the show, featuring a Courchevel Chic lipstick by Ubati for a bold red lip. 

Zoya Nail Polish created the nail look for the show, prepping the manicure with Naked Base, two coats of Imogen and Naked Manicure Glossy Seal for a high-shine finish. 

- Kim Weling