Pantene Celebrity Stylist Brett Freedman knows celebrities. He is the stylist for Hollywood actresses Kirsten Dunst, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kate Hudson, as well as country stars Reba McEntire, Julie Roberts, and Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland. He's currently on tour with Reba on the Two Hats and a Redhead Tour, and will be styling Reba's hair at the ACM Awards this month, and we had the opportunity to ask him some questions about what styles are in, some of his favorite beauty tips, and who looks hot, and who may need a little help. Check out what he had to say.
AboutCountry: How long does it typically take to style Reba from street casual to stage ready?
Brett Freedman:
I've been working with Reba for almost 3 years now...so we have it
pretty much down pat. Reba has a line of clothes at Dillard's so this past weekend she was doing some in store fashion shows in different cities in the afternoon and performing her concerts that evening. So she would need to look polished and crisp for the event and turn up the glam for the eve. It takes about 40 minutes to turn from a good girl to a glam girl.
AboutCountry: Do you have to change your styling preparations due to the dry desert conditions at the ACM Awards?
Brett Freedman:
Dry desert conditions are ideal for Reba's naturally curly hair. We're
really liking it straight right now so the dry air doesn't interfere with that. Now for more humid places like Florida or NY it's all about prepping her hair with Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Shine Anti-frizz Serum to smooth hair, keep out humidity and add shine. That barrier really helps ward off any bending or frizzing. I finish with Pantene Pro-V Flexible Hold Hairspray, another layer of 'bad moisture' defense!
AboutCountry: Will Reba have her signature bob, or will she have an upswept style?
Brett Freedman:
Most likely she will have it down and kicky. We're really into that. I
like Reba's hair to reflect her...hot, fun and a bit naughty.
AboutCountry: What sort of hairstyles are trendy right now for young women?
Brett Freedman:
Waves are back! Think the volume from the 80's in a softer, more
polished style. Break out your hot rollers!
AboutCountry: What type of things can the average person add to their wardrobe to give them a little bit of the star 'glamour'?
Brett Freedman:
A great leather jacket. Find one that's fitted and has a modern touch,
like a mandarin collar or a slightly longer shape. This will give any
outfit, no matter how casual a bit of an edge. Try some great
jewelry...and layer it. A nice tangle of necklaces, mixing small beaded
ones with jeweled pieces adds a bit of edge.
AboutCountry:Which country stars do you think have the best "looks?"
Brett Freedman:
I love Martina McBride's unique style. She doesn't look like anyone else and I love that! She plays with her style...she looks sexy at
times...demure others. No danger of us ever getting bored with her! I also love Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland...her laid back style is so hot...I'm sure she thinks about the way she looks but it all seems so effortless.
AboutCountry: Which country stars could benefit from a little help on their hair style?
Brett Freedman:
I love Faith Hill and she is such a classic American beauty. I'm not crazy about her with shorter, monochromatic hair. I feel the shorter layered style is great...but for some reason they lack edge and seem a bit too round. I'd do some length and add some depth enhancing highlights. I'd suggest Shania pear it down a bit. Her style has gotten a bit fussy and seems to 'sit' on her. I think Shania is most beautiful the less bells and whistles.
AboutCountry: What kinds of trends do you foresee from the country music's up-and-coming young artists?
Brett Freedman:
There is a real funky, almost grassroots look circling right now. Very
simple, straightforward and downright sexy! Thanks Keith Urban!
AboutCountry: How do you style around stars that wear cowboy hats? For example, Terri Clark.
Brett Freedman:
It's all about a good haircut! Terri is on tour with Reba right now so
I've gotten to see her great show and I notice during her show she takes the hat on and off. No worries for hat hair...Terri has a great, slightly layered style that looks better and better the more you touch it and 'rough it up'. Also, no bangs. If you are going to take a hat on and off, bangs are not your friend!
AboutCountry: How can an average person get a glamorous look like Reba has?
With Reba it's all about subtlety. Softer red hair with highlights. I like to style Reba's hair kicky and chunky...fun and unpredictable, like Reba herself!
AboutCountry: Do you do makeup as well as hair, or only hair styling?
Brett Freedman:
I do both...one stop shop!
