At 45, Gisele Bündchen is no longer just a former catwalk top, she is a real hair reference. Her infinitely long blonde mane continues to be the dream of many women who refuse to cut it after the age of forty. Volume, light, movement… her hair style intrigues as much as it fascinates.
At the beginning of the 2000s, when ultra-smooth blow-drys dominated, the Brazilian model imposed freer hair: dense, swept by the wind, with supple and luminous waves, which inspired an entire generation. Twenty years later, her long hair remains a living instruction manual for enhancing XXL length after 40 years. Without ever seeming frozen.
Gisele Bündchen: wavy waves that wake up long hair
Its most famous look remains wavy waves, these soft waves neither really curly nor completely smooth, which give the impression of coming from the beach. The roots remain rather demure, the lengths crease slightly, the ends remain soft, which provides relief without a “permanent” effect. In photos and on the red carpet, this hair movement has become her true signature.
On a 45 year old woman, this wavy blurs the features, restores substance to lengths that can be refined and creates an instant healthy glow effect. To take inspiration from this, we first work on a supple texture with a light mousse or a salty spray, then we form a few waves with an iron or a hairdryer, always leaving straighter strands to keep this “effortless” side.
Bombshell blow-drying and ultra-glossy smoothness: the mastered glamor of Gisele Bündchen
When she wants to push the glamorous slider, Gisele Bündchen opts for a bombshell blow dry. The roots are well lifted, the lengths full, the ends rounded, often with a parting on the side which softens the face. This volume envelops the features, gives the impression of even denser hair and works wonderfully on a face that is starting to hollow out slightly.
The other side of his style, more minimalist, focuses on an ultra glossy smooth look. Central parting, perfectly disciplined hair, mirror effect which highlights balayage and blonde highlights: everything is based on the shine and health of the fiber. To get closer, moisturize the lengths well, protect from heat then smooth, leaving a hint of volume at the roots, to avoid the plastered effect.
Ponytails and fuzzy buns: natural ties like Gisele
When Gisele Bündchen ties her hair, she always keeps this idea of movement. Whether it’s in low ponytails, voluminous half-tails or fuzzy buns, nothing is too pulled. A few strands escape around the face, sometimes an effortless braid lightens the mass, the earrings remain clearly visible: the whole remains chic but never rigid.
These soft ties are ideal for taming XXL lengths on a daily basis, especially after 40. For a professional meeting, a low, glossy but slightly blurred tail gently frames the face. In the evening, a high fuzzy bun or a half-backcombed ponytail on top opens up the look. Simply add a veil of flexible spray to set without setting, and let the material live, exactly as Gisele Bündchen does.