Ejae x Dior Cruise Show: Hair Look Breakdown
For the Dior Cruise 2027 Show, Ejae wore a sleek interpretation of a Hime-inspired ponytail. The look paired a high, sculptural ponytail with sharp face-framing details, creating a style that felt polished and modern. Here’s how Anh Co Tran created Ejae’s look for the event.
Step 1: Prep
Anh began by applying a generous palmful of Milbon&’s Monochromatic Froth Blowout Foam throughout Ejae’s hair to create body, control frizz, and establish long-lasting hold.
Using the Dyson dryer with concentrator nozzle and an ATO No. 4 round brush, he created a smooth blowout for the base of her style.
Step 2: Creating the Ponytail
Anh first installed a two-prong, 26-inch clip-in extension in the shade 1B at the bottom section of her hair. He positioned it facing upward so that it’d run in the same direction as the base of the ponytail. This created additional support for the final ponytail structure while reducing tension on her hair.
Leaving out two front sections for later detailing, Anh gathered the remaining hair upward into a sleek ponytail. Using a boar bristle brush and additional Monochromatic Froth Blowout Foam he carefully directed and smoothed the hair into place.
With the ponytail done, Anh misted her hair with Milbon’s Flex Memory Hold Hairspray 7 to control any flyaways on the surface.
Step 3: Detailing the Ponytail
Next, Anh straightened the ponytail to further accentuate the sleek base. He then prepared to install a 22-inch wrap ponytail extension from The Hair Shop, but first he made sure it was straightened and free of any frizz.
Anh secured the 22-inch extension at the top of the ponytail using a combination of bobby pins and hairpins. Then, he wrapped it around the base of Ejae’s ponytail for a clean finish, controlling any flyaways with the Flex Memory Hold Hairspray 7 as he went and securing it with a bobby pin.
He then refined the ponytail and clip-in extension using Milbon’s Smooth Luminous Bodifying Oil to further enhance shine and smoothness.
Step 4. Defining the Front Pieces
Returning to the front pieces, Anh created the defining Hime-inspired details.
He first misted Milbon’s Flex Memory Hold Hairspray 7 through the sections and then smoothed them with a flat iron. Once smooth, he cut the front pieces blunt on a slight diagonal to create a sharp, Hime-inspired finish.
PRO TIP: Anh frequently reaches for the Hairspray 7 while styling. Milbon’s updated formula offers heat protection up to 450-degrees, making it ideal for layering throughout the styling process to create flexible, workable hold.
Step 5. Finishing the Look
To seal Ejae’s style in place, Anh layered additional Flex Memory Hold Hairspray 7 throughout the hair to maintain hold.
He then controlled any remaining flyaways using Milbon’s Firm Hold Shielding Hairspray 10 for extra longevity.
The Final Result
Ejae’s finished look paired the sharp precision of a Hime-inspired silhouette with the sleek movement of a sculptural ponytail. The dramatic length and clean face-framing details created an edgy look that perfectly complemented the fashion-forward atmosphere of the Dior Cruise Show.
To see Ejae getting ready for the Dior Cruise Show, read her exclusive with Elle Magazine.
Inspired by Ejae’s ponytail? See how Anh transformed her look for the Billboard Women in Music Awards with a voluminous ponytail featuring soft texture and movement. Read the full breakdown here.
Hair: @anhcotran
Hair Assist: @mikameoki
Makeup: @pablomaciasr
Nails: @nailsbyzola
Visual Direction & Styling: @hyeonseeeok_ & @jeffreyjin_
Photos: @samidrasin