Hair how to: Jawara for KMS, Peter Pilotto SS19

There was a distinctly nostalgic glow about the collection that designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos created for the Peter Pilotto label’s SS19 outing at London Fashion Week. Its 1970s feel was louche and sexy, and hair stylist Jawara Wauchope for KMS created the perfect hair look to go with.

Jawara  - whose client list includes the likes of Solange and Cardi B – designed a look he described as “lived-in party hair, with slick, no-volume roots, and naturally textured ends”. It is the perfect style combo for the party-girl who’s carefree and effortless – but still chic – and is surprisingly easy to re-create at home. Perfect for summer, it too can be yours in a few simple steps, using some of KMS’s greatest hits:

Step 1: Section the bottom layer of hair and spritz THERMASHAPE 2 in 1 Spray right at the root – keeping the product 1-2 inches from the scalp.  Apply heat directly where product was sprayed and use a flat brush to pull hair straight, ensuring no heat is applied to ends.

Step 2: Spritz HAIRSTAY Anti-Humidity Seal at the root and layer with HAIRSTAY Hard Wax – smoothing hair down to create a super sleek and flat finish.  Continue until you get to the top section of hair. 

Step 3: When you reach the top section, use a tail comb to create a clean, off centre parting.

Step 4: Lightly mist more THERMASHAPE 2 in 1 Spray over top of the hair and apply gentle heat to the hair, using hands to shape around the front of the face and pull behind ears – smoothing, but going with natural kinks of the hair for a more effortless and lived in look. 

Step 5: Spritz a little HAIRPLAY Sea Salt Spray onto the mid-lengths and ends, then tease (backcomb if more body is needed) to bring out natural texture and create the ultimate second day, post-party hair.