How to: Dolce & Gabbana’s holiday French twist.

This Sophia Loren-inspired hair look translates for a glamorous woman who’s on a holiday. It's the kind of style you’d pull together while you’re sunbaking on a Mediterranean island. We're anticipating this look to be a winner during 2012’s sultry summer, especially when paired with feminine silhouettes, a flick of eyeliner, and a sensual pout. Follow the step by step how-to guide after the break to recreate this holiday hairstyle for yourself.

On the Milan runway, Dolce & Gabbana successfully married the socially incompatible pair of food and fashion. But backstage, there was another party. A party where pasta, chilli, cheese and clothes weren’t invited, but an entry was guaranteed for Sophia Loren and other Italian women with equally seductive hair.
We’re talking about the hair inspiration at Dolce and Gabbana’s spring 2012 runway show. As seen on the runway, the loosely tousled curls were pulled back together in an effortless French twist. But, just like all other catwalk shows, watching perfectly groomed hair on a model is one thing, and interpreting it in your daily regime is a completely different story.
This spring 2012 hairstyle translates for a glamorous woman who’s on a holiday. The kind of style you’d pull together while you’re sunbaking on a Mediterranean island. We are anticipating this look to be a winner during 2012’s sultry summer.
At the Dolce and Gabbana spring 2012 show, hair tongs were used to create more elaborate waves. Here, following the Redken team’s instructions, you can recreate the look with a more natural and fast-paced approach.