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Get Kerry Washington's Goddess Hair
with As I Am Rice Water
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For this year’s Critics Choice Awards, Takisha wanted to complement Kerry’s off the shoulder Armani Privé dress with a bouncy and fun hairstyle that brought out her natural beauty. “Once I saw the dress I knew I wanted to pull it back, but I still wanted to see her hair. So we chose a sleek, pulled back look with lots of volume coming down the back. She looked like a goddess.” says Takisha.
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Takisha used As I Am Rice Water to prep the hair before styling.
Rice Water “Kerry is a naturalista. She loves wearing her hair natural and is all about protecting her hair and keeping it healthy. I loved using the Rice Water because it didn’t leave a heaviness or residue, but still kept the hair moisturized and left it easy to detangle. Kerry loves a leave-in treatment, so the Rice Water was key. I sprayed that all through her hair and used a detangling comb. The texture and shine was so beautiful afterward, and her hair looked amazing.” says Takisha.
Prep How-To
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Wash hair thoroughly with Rice Water Micellar Shampoo and follow up by conditioning with Rice Water Conditioner for a clean, fresh,
and hydrated base to work with.
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Spray hair down with the Rice Water to
pack in some extra moisture and strength.
Style How-To
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To start creating the look, add in some hair extensions for fullness.
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Blend natural hair with the extensions using the GELESSENCE Moisturizing Gel and pull the hair back into a low ponytail.
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Slick back the front of the hair with the same gel to lock it in and make the volume and texture of the ponytail pop.
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Finish by applying RituOil to the ponytail to smooth any unwanted frizz and flyaways and to add a healthy shine.