Kerry Warn, the stylist Nicole Kidman famously refers to as, ‘the best hairdresser in the world’, injects high octane glamour into the film star’s look for 2009’s highly anticipated film, NINE. I can’t wait to see it, with the star-studded cast, lavish costumers and music – what’s not to love?

NINE stars a stellar cast of Hollywood’s leading ladies including Nicole Kidman, Pénelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Kate Hudson and Sophia Loren and is set in 1960’s Rome, reflecting some of the era’s most iconic looks. Watch the Trailer here.

Nicole Kidman, who plays film muse Claudia Jenssen channelled the 1960’s glamour of Julie Christie in her starlet role, and it was Kerry Warn, International Creative Consultant for the John Frieda® brands, who created Nicole’s show-stopping look:

Kerry comments, “Nicole’s look in this role is pure, unadulterated glamour.”  Here is how you can copy this beautiful style:

1. A smooth base is important so apply John Frieda® Frizz-Ease® Original Serum (£5.99) to damp hair before drying with a natural bristle brush.

2. Once dry, focus on the crown and spray roots with John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Thickening Blowdry Lotion (£5.49) and dry small sections with a large, round vent brush to create height and movement.

3. To create maximum lift, roll generous sections of hair around large velcro rollers and mist with John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Thickening Hairspray (£5.49). Leave to set whilst applying make up.

4. Remove the rollers and loosely brush through hair with a natural bristle brush. The key area for heightening volume is the crown, which requires extra attention and a little back combing.  Add a final gentle mist of hairspray to secure the volume in place.

5. To finish, catch the hair on either side of the face and slightly twist at the back of the head, securing with bobby pins.  Leave the rest of the hair loose and run through with your fingers to create a sexy, slightly un-done impression that gives this look a modern edge.

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And if you’re into travel, or just like reading about different places, here are two cool projects where you can get your city guide from the locals.

Spotted by Locals

Spotted by Locals is a network of city blogs covering 22 European cities. The regulars like Paris, Rome and Barcelona are there, but they also cover some cities that get less coverage. Ljubljana, Zagreb and even Antwerp are all places where knowing a local would definitely come in handy!

Each city blog is brought to you by a team of ’spotters’ who write about their favourite hangouts and travel tips. Because they’re updated regularly you can be sure of getting up to date information.

Metelkova, Ljubljana by Eva Taucar – Spotted by Locals

This is my City

This is my City is a trip by tv making duo Thomas and Tim. They’ve planned a world tour of 8 cities, and in (almost) each place they have managed to enlist a local who will act as their tour guide. They will be filming their escapades and you can watch the pilot (in Reykjavik, Iceland) here.

One condition of their trip? They will not refuse anything their host suggests:

Exposing yourself to local customs and really getting into the way of life might make you uncomfortable. But being a little uncomfortable is not a bad thing. Our rule isn’t about being stupid or reckless, it’s about being always open. If snorting wasabi naked in a snowstorm is something that the locals actually do, we’re up for it.

they said, in this interview with Matador. Sounds like they will be having some crazy adventures, but that kind of open mind is just what you need to get your head around another country’s culture.

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Sketching the World, one city at a time
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