Lindsay Lohan attends the Mean Girls N.Y.C. premiere.Photo:John Nacion/Getty
John Nacion/Getty
Lindsay Lohanmade the most epic surprise appearance at theMean Girlsmusical moviepremiere on Jan. 8 and when it comes to our excitement over her presence: the limit does not exist!
Priano says getting the call to collaborate with the 37-year-old star for the event was “an exhilarating moment.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lindsay for a few years now [but] being entrusted to craft her look for such a significant event was incredibly thrilling and rewarding,” the hair pro says.
Lindsay Lohan attends the Mean Girls N.Y.C. premiere.John Lamparski/WireImage
John Lamparski/WireImage
Priano puts her fandom for the OG movie at a 10 out of 10. (“The originalMean Girlsis iconic and holds a special place in pop culture,” she gushes.) So it was only fitting that Cady Heron be in the back of Priano’s mind when she created the look.
“The inspiration for her beautifully sculpted soft waves revolved around channeling Hollywood glamour with a softer, sultrier touch, tailored perfectly to complement Lindsay’s dress. While there might not be direct nods to her original character, the essence of sophistication and elegance mirrors Lindsay’s evolution — in a way, mirroring the character Cady’s personal evolution in the movie,” she shares.
Lindsay Lohan arrives at the Mean Girls N.Y.C. premiere.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Creating the look took “meticulous” steps, which Priano breaks down here.
First, she detangled Lohan’s damp hair with theMermade Hair Everyday Brush. Next, she appliedSexyHair Big Altitude Moussefrom the stars’ roots to mid-lengths to create a foundation for volume and hold, and blow-dried it with theMermade Hair Blow Dry Brush, “working the roots up to create lift.”
Then Priano sectioned the hair and input theHidden Crown Seamless Clip-in 20 inch extensions in the shade Light Auburnin the areas where she wanted more volume. She saysSexyHair Powder Playprovided the perfect amount of “grip and texture” to “give the extensions something to anchor onto.”
In addition to creating uniform waves, theMermade Hair OG Pro Waverwas also “crucial [for] fullness” Priano says. Then she softened them using the blow dry brush.
“The finishing touches withSexyHair Spray and Stay hairsprayensured the style held its shape effortlessly,” the pro explains, adding, “To complete the look, you can use a small brush to tuck one side behind your ear to elevate the style into a more red carpet feel as we did on Lindsay tonight!”
Lindsay Lohan attends the Mean girls N.Y.C. premiere.KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty
KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty
It took Priano approximately two hours to create the look. She describes the vibe in the room as “light-hearted” and “filled with laughter.”
“It felt like a reunion among old friends — lots of jokes, and shared excitement for Lindsay’s red carpet moment. There was an air of anticipation as we prepared for this special night,” Priano says.
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When Lohan reemerged in her dress, her squad knew they’d nailed the look.
Says the pro, “We all had an audible reaction!”
The premiere also drew the film’s creatorTina Feyand stars of the new version includingChristopher Briney,Reneé RappandAngourie Riceas well as superfanMegan Thee Stallion(whochanneled Regina George in a video she released just a few days prior to the event).
source: people.com
