Get the look: Sara Sampaio at the 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards

In tiered tulle J. Mendel, model and Moroccanoil Beauty Ambassador Sara Sampaio shone at the 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards earlier this week with hair courtesy of Moroccanoil Artistic Director Kevin Hughes.

For the evening, the Portuguese beauty opted for a nude make up look and sleek braided hair, which complemented her deep V-neck gown lined with rose gold fabric. With delicate and natural eye shadow shades and a low-key, pink lip, the 26 year-old model definitely stood out and made more than a few ‘best of’ lists before the night was out.

To recreate the hair look created by Kevin Hughes for Moroccanoil, follow the below step-by-step instructions using some of the brand’s key products:

1. On damp hair, use a two dollar coin size amount of Moroccanoil Treatment to provide the perfect foundation for styling.

2. Next, spray the hair with Moroccanoil Perfect Defense to protect hair from heat styling.

3. Then, apply Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream from mid-length to ends to add definition and control frizz.  

4. Blow dry hair smooth using the Moroccanoil Professional Series Ceramic Hair Dryer and Moroccanoil Ceramic 55 MM Round Brush.

5. Next, use a 1 ¼” curling iron and spray Moroccanoil Dry Texture Spray for added texture.  

6. Create a Dutch braid (inverted French braid) starting at crown all the way to the ends of the hair, pulling some hair at the top to create a fuller look. 

7. Finish the look with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong.

* Photograph by Kevin Mazur *