Leighton Meester’s Hairstylist Clariss Anya Rubenstein Says the Actress Is ‘Open’ to Switching Up Her Seems to be

Handle your hair! Movie star hairstylist Clariss Anya Rubenstein is understood for creating beautiful types for Leighton Meester, together with child bangs, elegant updos, flowy waves, free ponytails, and extra, and now she’s telling ET all about her artistic course of. 

“Leighton is an absolute dream to work with. We have labored collectively for years, so there’s belief there. She is basically open in the case of her hair and sometimes has concepts, however is completely open to switching it up. It makes working collectively very easy and enjoyable. … She will pull off something,” the Nexxus stylist explains.

Rubenstein’s current go-to look: “I am loving pixie cuts on the purple carpet. It is tremendous female, daring, and stylish.”

And whereas the actress likes to experiment with new ‘dos, there are some types the hair guru steers away from.

“The wolf lower and trendy mullet aren’t my favourite,” Rubenstein notes.

“I at all times encourage my purchasers to take dangers, however by no means to the purpose the place they really feel uncomfortable or not like themselves. Any look that makes them really feel uncomfortable or self-conscious shouldn’t be one thing I am prepared to do ever,” the hair professional provides.

No matter your mane preferences, Rubenstein believes that having luscious locks is what’s most vital.

“Unhealthy hair by no means appears good. … Do not over wash, below situation, or brush moist hair with no detangler in it, otherwise you’re asking for breakage,” she spills.

As an alternative? “Masks, deep situation, use a therapy, and repeat regularly.”

From there, you may be able to nail your favourite hairdos with the assistance of some must-have merchandise and instruments.

“Use the Nexxus Slick Stick so as to add some texture, create a glossy look, or to tame fly aways. I apply it to nearly each shopper and maintain one in my purse for private use. … For a blowout or updo, the Nexxus Comb Through Ending Mist is the proper mild hairspray. It would maintain your fashion in place, however does not look or really feel like a twig,” she shares.

“I really like Parlux blow dryers, the GHD Chronas flatiron for waves or a straight look, the Babyliss mini flatiron for edges, and T3 long-barrel curling irons. So far as brushes go, I exploit Ibiza for spherical boar bristle, Olivia Backyard for ceramic, Sheila Stotts or Yves Durif for detangling, and Mason Pearson for smoothing,” she continues.

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