Emily in Paris season 2 hair tutorial

To give you a brief background, Emily - played by Lily Collins - is a Chicago-based marketing executive who lands her dream job in Paris. According to Odile Fourquin, the show’s hair and make-up supervisor, this season’s trends come from a mix of ​​Parisian magnificence traits, Instagram inspos, and Old Hollywood actress vibes. Even actress Lily Collins approves, gushing about each character’s individual styles, looks, and aesthetics that have been heightened for the series.

Here are our Top 5 “Emily in Paris” outfits and hairdos. Plus - our recommendations on what you can do to get these hair inspos yourself!

1) Diamond Glam

For the Versailles fashion show, Emily was a head-turner in her red, deep v-neck, ruffled dress and stunning diamond updo. Although this hairstyle may look intricate, it can easily be replicated with tons of bobby pins, your shiniest hair accessory, and a good ol’ can of hairspray like that of Davines This is an Extra Strong Hairspray (at 20% Off) ₱ 1,036. This extra strong hairspray has a fixing power that supports the hair all day long, whilst leaving it pleasantly elastic and natural-looking.

2) Puffed With Love

At a PR event on a dreamy yacht ride, Emily donned a classic poofy hairstyle wrapped with a plain white bow along with her sweetheart neckline top with heart prints. To get the fluffy look minus all the frizz, try AVEDA Smooth Infusion™ Nourishing Styling Creme 250ml ₱ 2,100.

This will smooth and nourish your hair, help seal in moisture, and lock out frizz all day—even in intense humidity—with its conditioning cupuaçu and shea butter.

3) Side Part Ponytail

For her intimate birthday celebration, Emily matches her hot pink bow dress with a side part and a curled ponytail. For this simple yet sophisticated hairdo, make sure to prep and protect your hair first with a trusted primer such as Kérastase Resistance Ciment Thermique Blow Dry Primer 150ml ₱ 1,900. This fiber strengthening leave-in hair milk fortifies & protects hair from heat of up to 180°C, making the blow-dry two times faster all while taming the hair.

4) Scarf Secrets

On the way to St. Tropez, Emily travels in style with her box printed coat complimenting her colorful scarf and slicked back hair. To instantly look like a mysterious socialite, pair your scarf with sleek and smooth hair without a strand out of place. Try L'Oréal Huile Original Mythic Oil 100ml ₱ 1,099 - professional multi-tasking oil that breathes nourishment and shine onto the fibre without weighing hair down.

5) Classic Windswept Hair

Of course, the doe-eyed and enthusiastic Emily we all came to love still wears her favorite beret along with windswept hair and a checkered blazer and skort combo. Wear your heart on your sleeve and your hair proudly, just like Emily with Davines This is a Sea Salt Spray: For Full-Bodied, Beachy Looks ₱ 1,080 for beachy and wavy hair enhanced with body and shine. It is water-based, formulated with moisture to prevent dryness and doesn't cause flakes.

Now that you’ve got the pegs down, you can look every bit as Parisian chic as Emily everyday! If you would like to get any hairstyle done professionally, you can book an appointment and visit the NEW HairMNL Studio at Unit 204, The Vantage at Kapitolyo in Pasig. 

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Emily Cooper has been a source of much division ever since Emily in Paris hit Netflix — Are her outfits tacky or chic? Is she a bad friend or just a hopeless romantic swept up in the charm of Paris? Should she end up with Alfie or Gabriel? — but I think all fans can agree on one thing: her hair is a freakin' force of nature. Emily (Lily Collins) frolics around France with perfectly coiffed waves that defy all traces of gravity and frizz — and yes, even the humidity of a hammam spa. Sure, she may not have that same effortless, just-rolled-out-of-bed-but-I-still-look-put-together aura that most of the show's French characters exude, but Emily is a known overachiever, so her tightly wound, S-shaped waves are quite on brand.

After watching all of Emily in Paris season two in just two days, I couldn't stop daydreaming about Emily's bouncy hair, so I tracked down the mastermind behind her look, French hairstylist Mike Desir. He gave me the full scoop on exactly how to re-create Emily's glossy waves — specific product and styling-tool suggestions included — so fans of the series can mimic the look at home and perhaps even catch the eye of their very own Alfie. Read through the full, step-by-step tutorial and Desir's many expert tips ahead, and start preparing for even more hair envy in the future, because Emily in Paris was just renewed for seasons three and four.

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Step 1: Wash Your Hair With High-Quality Products

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Dreamy waves start with healthy, clean hair. Desir suggests occasionally varying the types of shampoos and conditioners you're using to ensure you reap a range of benefits (i.e. color care, hydration, damage repair, and so on). His favorites include Living Proof's Color Care Shampoo ($59), Restore Conditioner ($59), and Restore Repair Mask ($38), to name a few.

Color Care Shampoo

$59

from amazon.com

Restore Conditioner

$59

from livingproof.com

Restore Repair Mask

$38

from livingproof.com

Step 2: Prep and Blow-Dry Your Hair

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Next up, Desir recommends applying a volume-boosting product like Living Proof's Full Thickening Mousse ($29) on your hair while it's still damp and finger-drying. Once all the product has been fully absorbed by your hair, get to blow-drying — preferably with Desir's go-to, the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer ($400), which he says "adds shine and reduces frizz." Of course, any ol' blow dryer will do if you don't have the cult-favorite tool in your arsenal.

Living Proof's Full Thickening Mousse

$29

from livingproof.com

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

$400

from ulta.com

Step 3: Use a Curling Iron to Create Waves

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"You need to decide what you want your curls to look like first," Desir told POPSUGAR, adding a rule of thumb: "If you take small sections of hair, you'll get tighter waves, and if you take thicker sections, then your waves will be looser."

Since Emily's waves are on the tighter end of the spectrum, go for smaller sections to mimic her look, and spritz each section with Bumble and Bumble Bb. Heat Shield Thermal Protection Mist ($32) or a similar product before going to work with your curling iron or wand. He used GHD's Soft Curl 1 1/4-Inch Curling Iron ($199) on set to achieve Emily's signature season two hairstyle.

A few pro tips from Desir: Start curling at the back of the head with your iron held horizontally for "more defined waves," then position the tool vertically once you reach the sides and front. Also, twirl each section of hair before wrapping it around the iron's barrel so it comes out more wavy than curly. Yes, it's an added step, but it makes all the difference.

Bumble and Bumble Bb. Heat Shield Thermal Protection Mist

$32

from sephora.com

GHD Soft Curl 1 1/4-Inch Curling Iron

$199

from nordstrom.com

Step 4: Apply Hairspray

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Once all sections of hair have been curled, Desir suggests brushing through it once with a large, wide comb. Of course, a generous helping of hairspray was necessary for Emily to survive all those Champére showers and impromptu Vespa rides around Paris, and Desir relied on Bumble and Bumble's Bb. Spray de Mode Hairspray ($32) to get the job done. If you don't have that exact product on hand, try one of these under-$15 alternatives instead. Once your spray of choice has been applied, voila — you're ready to selfie it up just like Emily Cooper.

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