Ex-Love Islander Amber Rose Gill donned what’s been coined Doechii-inspired braids at this week’s 2025 MOBO Awards – and we have the inside scoop on how her look was created by her stylist, Stefan Bertin, one the UK’s most sought-after session stylist.
Stefan revealed he used a lineup of got2b’s most iconic styling products to deliver this braided masterpiece, built to last all night long. “The key for mastering canerows is all in the preparation. Amber prefers not to have heat on her hair so we didn’t blow-dry it, but we did make sure it was detangled thoroughly and still slightly damp. For Amber Rose’s look I prepped by using a pea-sized dollop of the got2b gotGLOSS Shine Primer which is enriched with shea butter to keep hair moisturised, shiny, and tangle free. I also applied a few pumps of the got2b Oil-Licious Styling & Care Oil to nourish the ends and reduce frizz.”
This multi-tasking primer is enriched with shea butter to hydrate, smooth, and prep hair while offering built-in heat protection. Ideal for creating a glossy finish without weighing hair down.
Crisp, streamlined and equal partings are crucial to nailing this straight back look. As Stefan explains: “I parted Amber Rose’s hair using a comb to create even sections, starting from the forehead and going to the nape of the neck. Before starting the braids, I used the new got2b Glued Wax Stick at the root of her hair to hold it in place. Once the braids were done, I added a generous amount of the got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Hairspray to secure them. This is my go-to styling hairspray – it has super strong hold so I know hair will stay in place until taken out, and it is great for all hair types.”
A sleek styling essential, this wax stick provides flexible yet firm hold to smooth flyaways and define edges. The mess-free stick format allows for precise application, making it a go-to for polished styles.
And of course, we had to ask about the edges! “To complete the look for the 2025 MOBO Awards, I used the got2b Glued 2 in 1 Gel for Brows & Edges. The fast-drying gel has an easy-to-use two-sided fibre brush which is great for securing all loose strands, which makes it perfect for the precise application needed for cornrows. Excitingly, it now comes in a tinted variant as well which is great for achieving buildable, smudge-proof colour that lasts up to 24-hours.”
With a fast-drying, flake-free formula, this dual-use gel keeps brows and baby hairs in place all day. The two-sided fibre brush allows for easy, precise application.
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