Odile gilbert creates gilded twist at jason wu

While the front of the hair was very Antoinette Beenders-esque, Odile Gilbert created a sleek and elegant gilded twist at the Jason Wu Fall/Winter 2011 show at New York Fashion Week

"The Jason Wu hair for this season is elegantly chic--like a piece of art. The ends of the hair are coated in 24-karat gold leaf and shaped like a feather, echoing the gold accents and feathers from the collection," Odile explained. Here's now to get the look:

1. Apply Aveda Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener to damp hair, from roots to ends, to smooth hair and add shine. Create a centre parting using a fine-tooth comb and blow-dry straight. Use a flat-iron for super sleek length. 

2. Create a ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure with an elastic. Spray Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray generously to keep hair in place.    

3. Coat the hair from roots to ends with Aveda Brilliant Retexturing Gel for a lustrous, polished look.   

4. Divide the ponytail in half and wind the two sections together to create a twist. Secure the twist with an elastic 2-3 inches above the ends and mist with Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray for hold.   

5. Pull the ends of the hair up to the back of the head so the twist loops at the neck. Use bobby pins to secure the bottom of the twist to the base--so the ends of the hair fan upwards. Add a layer of Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray.

6. Use a fine-tooth comb to coax the ends of the hair into a feather shape and set against the head using Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray.  Very gently apply gold leaf to only to the shaped ends with fingers and spray liberally with Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray.    

7. Complete the look with a generous layer of Aveda Brilliant Spray-On Shine for a high gloss finish.