From the rhythmic dance beat of the soundtrack to the slinky, shimmery gowns electrifying the catwalk, everything about Reem Acra’s stunning Spring 2014 collection evoked the glittering disco era of the ‘70s, all mentioned to the minute by this iconic fashion designer’s artistry and mastery of technique. The whole signature disco details were there—halter and plunging necklines, slit skirts, gleaming metallic finishes—all given a trendy edge with statements corresponding to cut-outs to reveal a svelte midriff, floaty dresses in bold oversize houndstooth checks and sheer bouffant skirts of embroidered tulle. After which there has been the show-stopping hair designed by visionary hair stylist Didier Malige of Art Partner.

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Ethereal clouds of voluminous curls framing the face like a wonderful halo were every piece as dramatic because the dazzling collection Reem Acra sent down the runway. “I love everything Didier does,” said Reem Acra. “I love frizzy hair. My hair is frizzy so i am keen on that attitude. i wished volume since the dresses were sheer and there are flowy layers so i needed to mix the volumes together.” Relating his collaboration with Reem Acra, Didier remarked, “The inspiration for the hair was Studio 54.” This, obviously, was the Studio 54 of the late ‘70s, when it was the epicenter of glamour for such charismatic style influencers as Marisa Berenson, Bianca Jagger and Jerry Hall. In sync with Didier’s air-spun hair was the alluring makeup look worthy of dancing under a mirrored disco ball—a shiny nude lip and subtle cat’s eye makeup in peachy metallic bronze shadows.

To whip up this elegantly frothy hair look, Didier used products by René Furterer. With his go-to René Furterer products, Didier also had an assortment of hair extensions on the ready. While lots of the models already had long tresses, the extensions provided the additional length to fill out the width of the completed look. “We need the additional length as it makes the hair more spectacular,” said Didier. “More theatrical.” This is how Didier worked his magic to seriously change even the straightest hair right into a romantic swirl of sunshine-as-air curls.

Start on clean, dry hair and make a classic center part, which was pivotal to the memorable looks of the ‘70s. The extensions were attached in back, starting at mid-ear, to present hair the additional length it needs. To prep the hair and maximize fullness, spray on René Furterer VOLUMEA volumizing conditioning spray no rinse.