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Ghd Hair Tools Used on Nicole Kidman

• For “Soft Bend” and Volume: Ceramic Vented & Natural Bristle 1.7-Inch Round Brush, $28 (orig. $40)
• Dries and Smooths Hair Quickly: Speed Ionic Hair Dryer, $343 (orig. $429)
• Adjusts Hair with Precision: The Sectioner Tail Comb, $15 (orig. $22)
• Creates Long-Lasting Dimension: Chronos Curve Grand Curling Iron, $207 (orig. $259)

As per usual, Nicole Kidman didn’t squander a red carpet appearance with an underwhelming look. Instead, she complemented her ballerina-esque gown at the 15th Annual LACMA Art and Film Gala with a ’90-inspired ponytail. 

And you don’t have to keep guessing on how to recreate it. Hairstylist Adir Abergel shared with PEOPLE the four Ghd hair tools he used to create Kidman’s “soft, wispy fringe.” Among the lineup, I was particularly interested in the hollow round brush, which when used in unison with the hair dryer, creates “effortless” volume, per Abergel 

Learn how to recreate what Abergel calls Kidman’s “cool French girl” updo below from $15. 

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Ghd Ceramic Vented & Natural Bristle 1.7-Inch Round Brush

$40 $28 at Amazon

According to Abergel, “Bangs are tricky because they dry so fast, and it’s easy to overdo them.” His solution? A vented brush because it “lets the air move through it, so the fringe dries quickly, and you’re not going over it again and again with heat.” He suggests this 1.7-inch size as its “small enough to get right in at the root, so you get that soft bend that falls just into the eyes instead of sitting flat on the forehead.”

How to Create the Perfect Ponytail

“Make it tight where no one can see and loose everywhere else. I pull the hair back with my hands instead of a brush so it stays soft on top, then I secure the base really well, because that’s what holds it all night. I tuck a couple of bobby pins underneath to give it lift, pull out a few pieces around the face, and put a little bend in the ends so it moves. It should look like you threw it up in two minutes.” — Adir Abergel, hairstylist

Ghd Speed Ionic Hair Dryer

$429 $343 at Amazon

The first step in Abergel’s updo process? “Dry the fringe with this [hairdryer] going side to side with your fingers to ensure it dries soft, with no cowlicks.” He also made a point to tell me that “fine hair is where good tools make the biggest difference.” As such, he appreciates that this hairdryer dries tresses at a fast pace, so that he can create volume at the root without damaging his client’s scalps. 

Abergel’s Hairdrying Tip

“Keep the heat on medium, dry the roots first by lifting each section straight up, and go easy on product. A little mousse at the root is all you need. Anything heavy will just pull fine hair flat.” — Adir Abergel, hairstylist

Ghd The Sectioner Tail Comb

$22 $15 at Amazon

Reasons you need to add a tail comb to your haircare kit? Both its slender pointed end and fine-toothed side allow you to adjust your hair with precision. For example, Abergel used this one after spraying texture spray to “backcomb the crown” of Kidman’s updo. This allowed him to smooth the top layer of her hair without messing up the shape or losing volume.  

Chronos Curve Grand Curling Iron

$259 $207 at Amazon

To add “quick, loose bend to a few sections of the ponytail and face-framing pieces,” Abergel picked up this curling iron. Shoppers are in agreement that the tool has impressed them with its lightweight design, which is easy to travel with. Plus, after using it, one reviewer said their curls stayed intact for more than a day. 

Abergel’s Curling Tip

“Allow the hair to cool completely, then gently shake out the curls with your fingers to finish.” — hairstylist, Adir Abergel

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