Photographed by An Le for Vogue Arabia, March 2018.
Originally printed in the March 2018 issue of Vogue Arabia.
French-Algerian actor Sofia Boutella teams up with fellow French-Algerian hairstylist Nabil Harlow, Balmain Hair Couture’s creative director, to offer us a head-turning lesson on chic hairstyles to wear on repeat this season.
THINK STRAIGHT
Photographed by An Le for Vogue Arabia, March 2018.
Crops are back. For a chic take on the trend, create poker-straight hair using a flat iron. Lightly work argan oil into the locks to smooth frizz and add shine.
IN MOTION
Photographed by An Le for Vogue Arabia, March 2018. Sofia Boutella is wearing Alexandre Vauthier.
Add a little movement to your hair by creating a slight wave. Keeping the feel natural, this shape can be texturized with a touch of salt spray.
TEXTURE TIME
Photographed by An Le for Vogue Arabia, March 2018. Sofia Boutella is wearing Ronald Van Der Kemp.
Work dry shampoo into day-old hair for texture. Finish with spray and shine wax to give it an edgy vibe.
ALL THE WAY UP
Photographed by An Le for Vogue Arabia, March 2018. Sofia Boutella wearing Azzaro and Koche.
Twist hair up into a chignon. Use medium hair spray to set and a matte wax to perfect the edges around the face.
AU NATURAL
Photographed by An Le for Vogue Arabia, March 2018. Sofia Boutella is wearing Alexandre Vauthier.
When using a flat iron, ensure you keep the strands’ natural bounce. Run argan oil through the hair and finish off with a mist of leave-in conditioner spray.
GOT GLAMOUR
Photographed by An Le for Vogue Arabia, March 2018. Sofia Boutella is wearing Azzaro and Koche.
A hairpiece can work wonders. Look to Balmain Hair Atelier and its lace front pieces for a natural look that doesn’t lose any of its glamour. Using a curling iron, add shape to the ends of the hair and hold in place with a medium hair spray.
Style: Alexis Roche
Makeup: Gregoris Prypylis
Production: Victoria Pavon
Style Assistant: Antoine Paoli