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We love seeing Taraji with her simple makeup choices and her hair is always on point.

New York-based celebrity hair stylist, Dante Blandshaw shares expert tips on how he used Aveda products to achieve Taraji P. Henson’s look for the Oscar Awards:

• “I started with Aveda Brilliant Shampoo and Aveda Brilliant

Conditioner to soften Taraji’s textured hair,” said Blandshaw. “I love

the Aveda Brilliant line because it provides a smooth shine to textured

hair and reduces blow dry time.”

• Prep hair with Aveda Brilliant Damage Control to protect from heat styling.

• Blow dry hair straight using a paddle brush.

• After blow drying, add a dime-sized amount of Aveda Brilliant

Universal Styling Creme to add additional shine without weighing hair

down.

• Flat-iron hair to create the foundation for a smooth, sleek red carpet look.

• Using 1.5” and 2” barrel curling irons, curl hair throughout to give bend and movement, accenting the layers in the cut.

• Slightly curl the front to create a soft, side-swept bang for added height and fullness.

• Comb hair through with a wide-tooth comb.

• Spray with Aveda Air Control Hair Spray for a light finish. “Aveda

Air Control Hair Spray is a perfect complement to this look because its

lightweight formula provides lasting hold and shine without weighing

hair down,” said Blandshaw.

Click here to see Taraji on the red carpet.

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