- Tommy Buckett is the lead stylist at Marie Robinson Salon in New York City.
- Buckett has worked with celebrities like Sadie Sink, Elisabeth Moss, and Nina Dobrev.
Tommy Buckett has styled Sadie Sink's hair more than a dozen times, but one red carpet moment made him particularly proud.
"I really loved when I did Sadie's hair for the premiere of 'The Whale' in NYC. This look was much more polished than what we had done in the past," Buckett, the lead stylist at Marie Robinson Salon, told Insider.
"It had a more editorial feel, with one thicker section of hair that created its own wave pattern. We went for super glossy, shiny hair and it felt like a nice change from the more ethereal looks we usually create," he continued.
Buckett began working with Sink when she was 17, and three years later he's credited as the mastermind behind some of her most memorable looks. He's worked on everything from editorial photo shoots to movie premieres, giving him the opportunity to style celebrities like Alison Brie, Elisabeth Moss, Nina Dobrev, and more.
Buckett revealed how he creates Sink's chic waves to Insider.
Buckett said he tries to make Sink's hair look "as natural as possible"
According to Buckett, he begins by applying Oribe's Hair Alchemy Serum to damp or dry hair.
"Following that, I take horizontal sections of hair and use two or three different techniques in an effort to achieve those effortlessly chic waves," he said. "I go in with a large barrel curling iron on some sections to create loose beach waves. I then use a flat iron for the other sections, wrapping the hair in alternating directions."
He added: "Sometimes we go straighter around the face. Other times we create more waves. The goal is to create some fun, playful texture."
Buckett said using pin curl or duckbill clips can help maintain the style longer
Preserving waves can be challenging, but Buckett shared a few easy tips.
"You should obviously avoid going to an exercise class, taking a stroll on a windy day, or anything else that will mess your hair up," Buckett told Insider.
Buckett suggested using pin curl clips or longer duckbill clips to keep your hair set and in place.
"Another important trick is to use the right products for the climate of weather that you are in," he said. "Anti-humidity products or anti-static products are super important to keep your hair in place all day."
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