Fall In Love With Olivia Dean’s Red Carpet Hair at The Grammy Awards
Created by Rachel Polycarpe at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
The vision was a modern homage to high-glam eras where hair felt bold, feminine, and unapologetically full.
Rachel sought to capture a sense of drama and movement with big volume and soft
curls, while modernizing the finish to feel effortless rather than over-styled. The result is a look that is polished yet fluid, striking a balance between powerful texture and romantic softness.
THE LOOK: 70’s Inspired Curls with Main Character Volume
HOW RACHEL USED OLAPLEX FOR OLIVIA
1. The process began by cleansing and strengthening the hair with OLAPLEX Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Conditioner to restore bonds and create a balanced base.
2. On damp hair, Rachel applied OLAPLEX No.5 Leave-In for lightweight moisture, followed by No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum to reinforce the hair and provide heat protection.
3. The hair was blow-dried smooth to maintain movement. Rachel worked No.7 Bonding Oil through the lengths for an extra layer of shine and protection.
4. Using a curling iron, she created soft, controlled movement. For extra root lift and texture, OLAPLEX 4D Dry Shampoo was applied at the roots.
5. The look was locked in with hairspray and a light mist of shine spray for a “luminous, red-carpet finish.
OLAPLEX PRODUCTS MENTIONED
OLAPLEX No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
OLAPLEX No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
OLAPLEX No.5 Leave-In Conditioner
OLAPLEX No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
OLAPLEX No.7 Bonding Oil
OLAPLEX 4D Detox Dry Shampoo
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Q&A X Celebrity stylist Rachel Polycarpe
How would you describe the hair look you created for the Grammys?
The look is soft, voluminous curls with a natural, lived-in texture that feels glamorous yet effortless.
What was the original vision or creative direction behind the look?
The look was inspired by the late 70s disco era, where hair was bold, feminine and full!
How did bond-building technology help protect the hair while achieving this style?
OLAPLEX’s Bondbuilding technology was essential in protecting the hair throughout the styling process, especially with the use of heat to create volume and curl.
How does OLAPLEX support both creativity and hair health during high-stress styling moments?
OLAPLEX strengthens the hair from the inside out, it gives me the confidence to push shape, volume, and texture while maintaining the integrity of the hair.
How did OLAPLEX No.7 Bonding Oil contribute to the final finish or longevity of the look?
I worked the OLAPLEX No.7 Bonding Oil through the lengths to add shine, smoothness, and an additional layer of heat protection to Olivia’s final look and then kept as my back-stage secret weapon for touch-ups through her performance and the rest of the night, celebrating her amazing win!
How does this look reflect where hair trends are heading right now?
Volume is coming back, but in a more modern, wearable way, paired with healthy shine and touchable finishes. It’s about hair that feels confident, effortless, and timeless rather than trend-driven.
What are your top tips for recreating a version of this look at home?
Use OLAPLEX No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and OLAPLEX No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner to strengthen the hair and create softness and shine before styling.
Which OLAPLEX products would you recommend as must-haves for maintaining healthy, styled hair?
My go tos are OLAPLEX No.5 Leave-In Conditioner and OLAPLEX No.7 Bonding Oil.
How can everyday consumers apply red carpet hair principles to their own routine?
You can apply the same principles by prioritizing hair health first, using OLAPLEX bond-building products to strengthen and protect the hair before styling, but most importantly have fun with it!
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