We Go Bohemian at John Patrick Organic

Despite what many may think, the Fashion Week mayhem does not limit itself to the overcrowded tents of Bryant Park – excitement, style, and fashion are brewing all over the place this week.

Keen’s Steakhouse hosted the John Patrick Organic show one that reflected a fun bohemian style both in the designs – and in the hair design.

“I wanted to dig deep below the surface of Bohemian style and create a free-spirited look that’s chic, pretty, and fresh,” says designer John Patrick.

The hair for this show was styled by Odile Gilbert for Aveda. “I call this chic-bohemian look ‘the wave,” said Odile.

Odile says Patrick was inspired by a picture taken in the Krazy Kat Club in the 1920’s, where the girls embodied a “wholesome Bohemia” This inspiration turned into a look that was part seductive modern girl, part speakeasy fun.

Their goal was “distinctive, intellectual, and very pretty—yet fun-loving and young.” The did this with hair that was smooth and shiny on top with soft, free-flowing curls below the cheekbone and volume at the front—pulled back into a barrette, adding a girly touch.

Don’t you LOVE it? It’s totally glam in a vintage calendar way that I’d love to recreate.

If you want to try to do this yourself, here’s some tips from the team:

* Prep hair with Aveda Phomollient Styling Foam to add body, volume, and shine.

* Brush hair through and create a deep side part.

* Divide hair into three sections: bottom, sides/top and middle, and secure in place with hair clips. Spray each section generously with Aveda Air Control Hair Spray for shine and hold.

* Starting with the nape of the neck, curl small sections of hair using a 1 inch barrel curling iron. Once curled, roll each piece into a loop using your index finger, and hold in place with a single-pronged hair clip. Continue curling hair, working around the sides toward the top of the head, leaving a one inch piece of hair untouched. Spray each curl with Aveda Air Control Hair Spray for added hold.

* Curl the one inch piece of hair forward and secure with a single-pronged hair clip to allow the hair to cool.

* With the exception of the front curl, remove all hair clips and brush curls through to create soft, full waves.

* Rub Aveda Light Elements Shaping Wax between palms and smooth over the top of hair to reduce flyaways and add shine. Hair is now smooth from crown to cheekbones becoming full, loose curls.

* Remove clip from top curl and twist slightly to create volume and lift in front. Secure hair in place with two small hair pins, and then pull back with a larger barrette that matches hair color. Spray Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray directly on the lifted section of hair to add volume and hold.

* Finish the look with a final misting of Aveda Air Control Hair Spray.