Emmy Rossum - Curly haired angel

Emmy Rossum is one of my favorite actresses! Not only is she talented and sweet, but have you heard her sing? I first saw her in the Phantom of the Opera movie starring opposite Gerard Butler and absolutely fell in love with her voice. She’s been wonderful in other films but her Christine Daae is still my favorite role that she has played. Aside from the hauntingly beautiful music, and gorgeous costumes, what I remember best about Emmy in Phantom of the Opera is her gorgeous long, dark, curly hair.

Their is one particular scene, towards the end of the film, during the Point of No Return where Emmy is wearing this dress…and the sleeves of it keep slipping off her shoulders so she flips her curls modestly so they cover her bare skin instead. Emmy has naturally curly hair, but for of those who don’t we can still simulate this classic look using a curling iron with a 1 inch barrel. Wider barrels mean larger curls or waves, but a 1 inch curling iron will give you hair just like Emmy’s. Notice her curls are tight and distinct, not a single strand is out of place.

On your own hair, you will have to wash it, dry it, and then part it into sections. Carefully curl every piece separately and use a fair amount of hairspray to get it to stay. Depending on the type of hair you have, mine never behaves, you may have to use more hairspray. If you know you have unpredictable hair, as many of you probably do, then use some moose before running the curling iron through your hair. It will give it that extra bit of holding power you need to get you through the evening.

Last word of advice; check the weather before you leave your house. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done my hair only to have the rain or wind completely ruin all my hard work! So if you know you’re going to be spending a good amount of time on your hair do yourself a favor and make sure the weather won’t ruin it.