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SEARCHPaula Peralta, Paul Mitchell's artistic director, created the stunning look for Quannah ChasingHorse at The Met Gala.
Peralta layered Paul Mitchell Flexible Style Sculpting Foam and Super Skinny Serum on Quannah ChasingHorse's clean, damp hair.
Sebastian Oropeza
Paul Mitchell Artistic Director Paula Peralta created model and activist Quannah ChasingHorse's stunning Met Gala look. For pre-Met prep, Peralta gave Quannah color using Paul Mitchell's The Demi 1AA for "for the silkiest, shiniest black" hair color.
Step 1: Shampoo and treat with Paul Mitchell Clean Shine Enhancing Treatment.
Step 2: Layer Paul Mitchell Flexible Style Sculpting Foam and Super Skinny Serum on clean, damp hair.
Step 3: Blowdry using Paul Mitchell ProTools Express Ion Dry+ Hair Dryer with fingers to create tousled, natural texture.
Step 4: Refine hair with the Paul Mitchell ProTools Express Ion Clipped 1.25" Detachable Curling Iron alternating directions to create undone waves.
Step 5: Section top of head and create an inverted French braid from front hairline to mid crown. Braid to the end of the hair.
Step 6: On both sides of the head, create 2-3 braids. Leave two out and pull the third back along with some loose hair to join into the top braid.
Step 7: Add accessories and finish with Awapuhi Wild Ginger Shine Spray.
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