Cutler/Redken NYC Salon Hair How-To

ACHIEVE THE PERFECT TOP KNOT WITH

NYC CUTLER/REDKEN STYLIST JENNY BALDING 

Jenny Balding
NYC Salon, Fashion Week & Editorial Stylist

I may be a "hard-core curl~gurl", but here is one signature hairstyle that you will see me in either at home, running errands, the beach - anywhere and anytime that I need all this hair off my face! Well, the Top Knot is the ideal style for any occasion as it can easily be paired with a dressed up or down ensemble for the perfect look. Jenny Balding, NYC Cutler/Redken Stylist, shares how to achieve this look:

Simple hair how-to: 

• For best results, start with day two hair onwards as your hair will be easier to manage with an already 'lived -in' texture.
• Mist hair with dry shampoo, focusing primarily on the roots mainly – this will give your hair more texture, grip and volume.
• Then mist a light hairspray throughout for some hold and grip.
• Sweep your hair into high ponytail. Keep checking what it looks like from your profile so you position ponytail in the most flattering point of your head for your face shape.
• Take the ponytail and back-brush from the underneath lightly – this creates a slight disheveled texture.
• Sweep around the base of the ponytail and pin using U shaped hairpins. These really anchor the hair best which means you will only need 2 or 3 to secure.
• This creates perfectly disheveled topknot that looks ultra stylish and works for any event.

Jenny Balding is a Senior Stylist at New York City's Cutler Salon, specializing in cutting and styling women and men of all hair lengths, textures, colors and special occasions. Jenny's personal motto "bringing runway to reality" is brought to life each season during New York Fashion Week. A few of Jenny's NYFW work has been seen on the runways of Marc Jacobs, Paola Hernandez, 5:31 JÉRÔME, Cynthia Rowley, Betsey Johnson, Proenza Schouler, Badgley Mischka and Marc Valvo. Jenny translates the hottest trends, into wearable, achievable, must-have styles for her clients. 

Jenny has also styled the locks of Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr, Karolina Kurkova, Chanel Iman, Alyssa Milanom Jillian Michaels, Rachael Ray, Gabby Doughlas, Dannica Keller, The Foo Fighters and Kendall & Kylie Jenner (to name a few.) Jenny also serves as Redken's Grooming & Styling Expert, consulting with the brand on new launches and styling techniques. 

~Evelyn Lugo