When it comes to the red carpet, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is always a vision. This time at the 98th Academy Awards, the vision was classic glamour. The actress paired her Dior gown with long, polished hair styled in loose waves that felt like a modern take on classic Hollywood waves. Think Veronica Lake\u2019s iconic side-swept curls or Rita Hayworth\u2019s glossy red-carpet glamour, updated with a softer, more relaxed finish. Celebrity hairstylist Bridget Brager created the look with a focus on sleek shine and soft movement.<\/p>\n
\u201cTonight\u2019s Dior look called for long, glossy waves with a modern twist on Hollywood glamour,\u201d Brager said of the inspiration behind the style. The look balanced structure and softness, with smooth volume through the crown and face-framing pieces that highlighted Chopra\u2019s features.<\/p>\n
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To achieve the look, Brager first detangled Chopra\u2019s hair with the FHI Heat UNbrush ($18) before creating a sleek blowout using the FHI Heat Innovator Power Pro Speed Dryer ($350), which helped smooth the hair while cutting down drying time. Once the blowout was complete, she used the FHI Heat Platform Bounce Curling Iron 1 1\/4-inch ($80) to curl sections beginning at the mid-shaft, rolling the barrel toward the face to create loose, polished waves.<\/p>\n
After letting the curls cool to lock in the shape, Brager brushed through the waves again with the UNbrush to soften the finish. \u201cFinally, I released the clipped bang section. I sprayed my UNbrush with hairspray and sculpted the face-framing \u2018money piece\u2019 around the eye and cheekbone to create the final shape,\u201d she says. The end result is one of Chopra\u2019s best red-carpet hair moments yet.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n