With one of the most attractive casts on TV, it is no surprise the debut of CW’s Vampire Diaries pulled in more viewers than any other new show launch in the network’s history. Thanks to series hairstylist Randa Squillacote and the #1 product line found on today’s top TV and movie sets, White Sands Hair Care products, staying beautiful has never been so easy in the midst of the good and evil battle between vampires.
Looking for the juicy, backstage secrets on how to copy the hairstyles of your favorite Vampire Diaries beauty? Randa Squillacote shares her on set tips to achieve their star style with ease.
Actress Nina Dobrev as “Elena”
Photo Credit: Andrew Eccles / The CW © 2009 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Nina has medium thickness and a natural wavy pattern to start.
To achieve this look:
1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan Volumizing Shampoo and Volumizing Conditioner for a clean canvas.
2. Blow dry hair with a large round brush, spraying sections with White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Hold for its thermal protection and color enhancers. This technique creates volume and shine with just a round brush in hand.
3. Using White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Hold, flat iron hair in sections starting at the crown and lift straight up. Turn iron slightly at the middle of each hair strand to the ends for a slight bend and beautiful wave. Iron all hair sections in the same direction and let hair cool.
4. Brush and finger comb in place and spray with White Sands Infinity Finishing Spray.
Actress Candice Accola as “Caroline”
Photo Credit: Andrew Eccles / The CW © 2009 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Candice has thick, natural wavy hair to start.
To achieve this look:
1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner to thoroughly cleanse, while infusing a vital moisture balance back into each strand.
2. Blow dry hair with a medium round brush for fullness.
3. Spray entire head with White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Hold.
Section off 1-inch partings starting at the nape area. Take these
1-inch sections and using a 1-inch barrel curling iron, curl hair from ends to scalp (like a roller). Remove iron and clip into place until entire head is set.
Wait until cooled.
4. Remove clips and brush out for a soft, sexy, wavy style. Spray with White Sands Infinity Finishing Spray for a flexible hold that repels outside moisture, while p
roviding a long lasting style: a must on set!
Actress Katerina Graham as “Bonnie”
Photo Credit: Andrew Eccles / The CW © 2009 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Katerina has medium thick and relaxed curly hair to start.
1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner to improve hydration levels and stand strength.
2. Spray on White Sands Porosity the Fix and apply Curl up in Silk Medium Mousse to define texture and remove frizz, drying tresses under a hairdryer.
3. Spray entire head with White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Hold.
Take 1-inch partings, starting at nape. Gather each 1-inch section and hold a 1 ½ inch curling iron vertical and wrap hair around barrel from scalp to ends.
4. Let curls drop and separate with White Sands Smudge Texture Creme for a soft relaxed curl look.
