From high-glamour volume to effortless bounce, Virtue’s Creative Director Adir Abergel created three standout styles at this year’s Emmy Awards on Elizabeth Banks, Mariska Hargitay and Cate Blanchett. Adir reveals the inspo behind each look, and we break down the products and steps so you can channel red-carpet glamour at home. Save these looks to your mood board—they’re ready to inspire your next style moment.
A sleek and sexy, snatched-back voluminous ponytail
Inspiration came from an image I love of Karen Mulder at the F/W 1992 Versace show. I wanted to echo that elongated,
high-glamour silhouette with hair that was big, shiny and memorable
1.Prep hair with Damage Reverse Serum, roots to ends.
2. Apply Volumizing Primer at roots for lift and hold.
3. Work Un-Frizz Cream through mid-lengths, then blow-dry with a round brush for smooth volume.
4. Gather hair into a high ponytail with a paddle brush; polish flyaways.
5. If needed, add clip-in extensions, blend in with Un-Frizz Cream and Healing Oil for shine.
6. Backcomb a small section, clip in extensions, then blend for a full, luxurious ponytail.
A healthy, shiny, bouncy blowout with a sexy middle part—effortlessly glam
Channeling the timeless images of 90s supermodel glamour
1.Prime with Damage Reverse Serum.
2. Apply Volumizing Primer at roots, then layer Volumizing Mousse throughout.
3. Cocktail Un-Frizz Cream + Healing Oil through mids and ends.
4. Blow-dry with a large round brush; set sections in Velcro rollers.
5. Once cool, remove rollers, flip head upside down, and tousle for airy volume.
6. Use a 1.5-inch curling iron on a few random sections for movement.
7. Finish with light hairspray to hold shape and bounce.
A deep side part, bob-length hairstyle, loose, undone waves-effortlessly stunning
Cate Blanchett’s chic signature style
1.Apply Damage Reverse Serum evenly through damp hair.
2. Work Volumizing Primer into roots at the scalp.
3. Treat mid-lengths and ends with 6-in-1 Styler.
4. Air-dry hair to 85% before using hot tools.
5. Blow-dry with a medium round brush for volume.
6. Curl with a 1-inch iron for loose, undone waves.
7. Finish with Healing Oil and a touch of finishing cream on ends.