And then there were three…
22 Sep 2010 11:19 AM |
Posted by Editor
The look for this runway was modern and sleek, with the hair looking as thought the girls had just stepped out of a swimming pool, slicked their hair back, donned some couture, and walked straight onto the runway. (Just like it happens in real life, right?)
We began by working TRESemme Naturals Lightweight Mousse through the girls’ damp hair, then blow-dried it roughly to add a bit of height and some shape. We then pulled Kelsey and Amanda’s hair into a very high ponytail, twisting it to form a done, yet slightly undone top-knot, which was then pinned into place. Finally, the hair was sprayed with water to give that slicked-back wet finish.
We wanted the theme to be consistent, so we worked Sophie’s short hair to match the other girls’ (minus the ponytail of course) – using her short texture to add extra height and TRESemme Salon Finish Hairspray Extra Hold to keep it in place.
With such strong hair, all that was needed was a wash of colour on the lips, and the girls were ready for their first ever couture catwalk! But really, this look is so versatile and easy to achieve, that it can be worn on any occasion.


Who do you think deserves to win Australia's Next Top Model? Kelsey, Sophie or Amanda?
Pictures courtesy of FOXTEL / Ben Symons
Member Comments
(35)
Posted by:
Jsomara
(Australia)
I love the clean, pristine look the girls have. You can't go past basic, natural looking make-up and slicked back hair.
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September 22, 2010 (Sep 22, 2010 12:38pm)
Posted by:
captaincheeky
(Australia)
Love Sophie!! She deserves to win :)
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September 22, 2010 (Sep 22, 2010 12:48pm)
Posted by:
Blissful Beauty
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I love this look and hearing from Joh with his hairstyle how-tos! I’m eager to try out this sophisticated style as its wearable and would work well as a different party look for me. Shame, I don't have pay TV so am not familiar with the contestants. I'm lusting after the dresses all the same! Whose designs are they? : )
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September 22, 2010 (Sep 22, 2010 1:09pm)
Posted by:
Gofton
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I love Sophie but I have a feeling Amanda will win. I don't think it's a good idea for Australia to vote it should be left to professionals as they know who will be booked for jobs, who has what it takes. But that's just my opinion.
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September 22, 2010 (Sep 22, 2010 1:13pm)
Posted by:
dancr
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I don't watch this. Very classic styles there, simple and lovely.
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September 23, 2010 (Sep 23, 2010 9:45am)
Posted by:
melmeko
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Not particularly a fan of any of these model wanna be's, or models these days full stop. I see so many more beautiful "real" women on a day to day basis who are just ordinary people like mums and shop assistants and school girls etc. I really don't know why people vote for models to look like this, there is nothing appealing about them as far as I am concerned, one day designers, companies and the works might have beauty contests instead of searching for stick thin bodies attached to endless legs, because then they might have a chance to discover the true beauties, real women with a nice booty with feminine curves and busts, not the usual pegs you see on the catwalk these days :( Even back when I was young models looked pretty damned good, Elle McPherson for example, amongst many of the other original super models, with good bodies and good looks, you know really pretty, attractive women, now half the time models don't even need to have looks at all!!
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September 23, 2010 (Sep 23, 2010 11:57am)
Posted by:
Elle09
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Ahhhhhhhh Melmeko, my sweetie, I agree with you. Elle Macpherson, Christy Turlington, Claudia Schieffer and Linda Evangelista were (and still are) THE MOST INCREDIBLE models!!
Okay, back to these lovely hopefuls...Sophie in my eyes is not conventionally pretty, but she does take some amazing photos! Kelsey is rather...meh..whatevs. And Amanda has amazing features.
And I love love love this done/undone topknot!!!!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!! xo
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September 23, 2010 (Sep 23, 2010 12:36pm)
Posted by:
Loveanu
(Australia)
All the girls look chic and have own personalities. I just wish the best one to win the competition.
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September 23, 2010 (Sep 23, 2010 3:20pm)
Posted by:
Rpear
(Australia)
Oh I really enjoyed this episode. I ended up feeling quite sorry for Kelsey! I do think Amanda should win. She is so very beautiful! -really stands out!
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September 23, 2010 (Sep 23, 2010 10:33pm)
Posted by:
Rpear
(Australia)
but yes I won't be voting! I just like sharing it on here! hehe
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September 25, 2010 (Sep 25, 2010 5:43pm)
Posted by:
Curlycee
(Australia)
I love Kelsey! Don't really like Sophie or Amanda's personalities.
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September 25, 2010 (Sep 25, 2010 9:00pm)
Posted by:
Fashionista8P
(Member since 2008, Australia)
i dont really watch it but now i am starting to think i should have been
Posted on:
September 26, 2010 (Sep 26, 2010 8:32am)
Posted by:
chengxu
(Australia)
I LOVE AUSTRALIA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.
Team Kelsey!
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September 26, 2010 (Sep 26, 2010 8:52pm)
Posted by:
Svetlanaz
(Australia)
im going for amanda!
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September 27, 2010 (Sep 27, 2010 12:41pm)
Posted by:
BridieAmy
(Australia)
I'm going for Kelsey :) I think Amanda has what it takes to win though! But since the public are voting it could go to anyone!
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September 27, 2010 (Sep 27, 2010 2:09pm)
Posted by:
Meibo
(Australia)
ive been doing my hair like that recently :) it gets a bit heavy on the head if you have a lot of hair like me but looks great :)
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September 27, 2010 (Sep 27, 2010 3:06pm)
Posted by:
Disaroni
(Member since 2008, Australia)
To be truthful I think Amanda is a tad plain looking for a model and would prefer Sophie or Kelsey over her. I know Kelsey is supposed to be "short" and think she will do well as an editorial model, so that leaves Sophie as the overall package. She has seemed to curb her "diva" ways as of late...so I will be hoping she wins.
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September 27, 2010 (Sep 27, 2010 4:26pm)
Posted by:
Sweetasacherry7
(Australia)
I want amanda to win, but i wouldn't mind kelsey winning, i don't like sophie's "i'm better than everyone" attitude.
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September 27, 2010 (Sep 27, 2010 5:06pm)
Posted by:
Rpear
(Australia)
me too! I agree! Sophie seems like a try-hard unfortunately!
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September 27, 2010 (Sep 27, 2010 9:49pm)
Posted by:
KaynJay
(Australia)
Kelsey is gorgeous but it is a hard choice!
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September 28, 2010 (Sep 28, 2010 9:24pm)
Posted by:
Disaroni
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Can you believe the final announcement stuff up!! I cant believe that they got the winners wrong!!
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September 28, 2010 (Sep 28, 2010 9:35pm)
Posted by:
Chloenw
(Australia)
So unprofessional that it could have happened, and so badly handled. They should be ashamed. Kelsey was extremely gracious so hope they do the right thing and make it up to her. How devestating for her, and on national t.v.!!!!!
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September 28, 2010 (Sep 28, 2010 10:21pm)
Posted by:
Chloenw
(Australia)
and I wonder what the sponsors must be thinking! And Sophie too, that maybe really she got the most votes??
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September 28, 2010 (Sep 28, 2010 10:25pm)
Posted by:
Chantelle9
(Australia)
I agree - very unprofessional, and badly handled. I felt really bad for Kelsey
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September 28, 2010 (Sep 28, 2010 10:42pm)
Posted by:
laurner
(Australia)
no it was never going to be sophie. she's amazing and everything but it was always between kelsey and amanda from the very beginning
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September 29, 2010 (Sep 29, 2010 5:48pm)
Posted by: Jsomara (Australia)
I love the clean, pristine look the girls have. You can't go past basic, natural looking make-up and slicked back hair.
Posted on: September 22, 2010 (Sep 22, 2010 12:38pm)