Gisele Bündchen’s hair has to be one of the best manes in Hollywood. Seriously, if we could wake up with anything close to her sun-kissed colour and stunning beach waves, we’d be pretty close to walking the runway ourselves.
But while such a miracle may not happen, we do have the next best thing: the help of Gisele’s hairstylist and Goldwell & KMS Brand Ambassador, Harry Josh. Harry is the very man responsible for first creating Gisele’s ombre ends and textured movement — a look that defined the noughties. And not one we regretted, either.
Having worked with the likes of Rose Byrne, Jennifer Garner, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more, it’s safe to say Harry knows what’s up when it comes to hair.
Here, he shares with beautyheaven the latest in colour trends, how to nail the ‘90s blowout, and of course, how we can get Gisele Bündchen’s hair at home.
The modern blonde is here to stay
We’ve had balayage, ombre and bronde, so what’s next in the world of highlights? If you ask Harry, these staples have now become so well established that we’ve entered “a new normal of different shades, tones and styles of colouring” that are all possible.
The modern blonde can achieve any tone or blend they desire — the key is simply knowing what to ask for, or collaborating with your hairdresser to find the perfect colour. Need some inspo? We’re head over heels for honey blonde right now.
Brunettes should embrace the dark side
For brunettes, consider skipping the need for highlights altogether. “Believe it or not dark brown hair is being shown all over the runways,” says Harry. “Models like Bella Hadid and Irina Shayk have all chosen to go back to the deeper, darker shades of brunette that they previously have had.”
Although considering we’re currently heading into summer in Australia, he also stipulates to do what works well for you. And perhaps save the darker colour for winter.
The key to a bombshell ’90s blowout
When Gisele Bündchen’s hair isn’t styled in beach waves, it’s probably going to be in a voluminous ’90s blowout.
Harry says his two staples for pulling off such a look are a great round brush (bh loves the Lady Jayne Salon Pro Angled Vent Brush, $22.99 at Chemist Warehouse) and a product like Goldwell’s StyleSign Ultra Glamour Whip ($22.50 at Oz Hair & Beauty) “to create volume and lift”.
“Getting that bouncy blowout is all about getting root lift everywhere while making sure that the ends around it are tucked under [to] give it that truly voluminous, early supermodel glamazon ’90s blow-dry.”
Ok, seriously, how do I get Gisele’s hair?
If you’re aiming to recreate beach waves similar to Gisele Bündchen’s hair, Harry’s got all the intel you need. Here are his top tips.
1. Hold the curling iron horizontally vs vertically’
“You’ll be able to create softer, more natural-looking texture versus a ’70s wave.”
2. Or try a flat iron
“Pull through the hair, rounding every few seconds for a lived-in beachy texture that is not too loopy or curly.”
3. Make sure the ends are straight
“Gisele’s haircut stands out on the ends which is a crucial reason why it looks so good on her.”
4. Use a product to help with hold
“I love using the Goldwell StyleSign Curls & Waves Soft Waver 2 Lightweight Wave Fluid ($22.50 at Oz Hair & Beauty). It has a lightweight cream formula to keep beautiful curls intact without weighing them down.”
Main image credit: Getty
Do you like Gisele Bündchen’s hair? Have you ever tried to create beach waves?
Love the colour and the style
Yes me too!
She always has great hair!
absolutely agree. Beautiful
Yep, she totally owns it
Can’t wait to see her evolution post-Tom.
She looks gorgeous. Sad to hear of her split from Tom Brady.
yes they seemed nice together
I love her hair. I’m good at straightening my hair but that’s about it.
I have naturally straight hair but would love waves
I like straight hair but mine is very thin and fine, needs some volume
Just gorgeous, I really struggle with the beauty waves.
I am still to master the flat iron trick.
I love her hair and I enjoy creating beach waves, so beautiful.
Her hair always looks amazing.
She’s gorgeous
She always has gorgeous beach waves which I like to do myself
I love Gisele Bündchen’s hair, My hair is too thick and heavy to ever acieve that look
Yes it looks beautiful and soft.
She has such beautiful hair.
Gisele Bündchen’s hair looks absolutely beautiful she is so very lucky to have such beautiful beach wavy hair.
Beautiful hair and smile too
so very pretty
I wish i had someone to do my hair
Be happy with what suits you best
It’s a pretty shade and the style suits her.
I can’t manoeuvre those radial brushes. They get badly tangled in my long hair. Scrunching mousse or curl cream works well on towel-dried hair.
She owns lovely hair.
I love her hair, but I don’t have th skills with tools to achieve it.
She has fantastic hair.
The secret I’m missing out on is actually not being her, or at least having her hair! She certainly has great hair.
exactly! Mine is just getting thinner and less as I age 🙁
I think some of it has to do with genetics which I know I don’t have.
It helps if you have lots of hair. Mine is so fine and thin, hard to create this style with.
I love the look of beach waves, but am too lazy to try it myself lol
She always has lovely hair.
Love her hair, style is great
The style and colour really suit her.
She has great hair!
The style really looks good on her. Not sure I could achieve the same!
Giselle Bündchen’s hair is beautiful she is beautiful inside and out. Giselle’s hair colour looks great guess it’s personally done for her.
I used to have a round brush like this, wonder what happened to it
so you can get all that volume with a hair straightner?
Love the colour but I think she should try a new style
I love her hair style. Ive never tried beach waves, but my natural hair is thick and curly so I don’t know if this would work on me
Her hair always looks so shiny and healthy.
Great hair 🙂
beautiful, wish my hair held curls
Love that style, still trying to figure out how to get my hair like that!
very pretty
Lovely hair style