01of 10The Glam SquadCourtesy Bradley LeakeCelebrity hairstylistBradley Leakeand makeup artist Anais Cordova were the masterminds behind Brittany’s glam look.Leake tells PEOPLE that it wouldn’t be a glam session with the star without her dog “Sissy” Monroe sitting in during the getting-ready process, andFriendsplaying in the background. (According to Brittany’s Instagram story, she watched “The One With Joey’s Award” before the People’s Choice Awards red carpet.)

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The Glam Squad

Courtesy Bradley Leake

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

Celebrity hairstylistBradley Leakeand makeup artist Anais Cordova were the masterminds behind Brittany’s glam look.

Leake tells PEOPLE that it wouldn’t be a glam session with the star without her dog “Sissy” Monroe sitting in during the getting-ready process, andFriendsplaying in the background. (According to Brittany’s Instagram story, she watched “The One With Joey’s Award” before the People’s Choice Awards red carpet.)

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Waves Ahead

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

“We went for a natural wave which is a bit different than her typical beach or glam wave,” says Leake. “I wanted the vibe to feel effortless yet fashion-forward so we added some major length usingHidden Crown HairClip In Extensions (color #612) to give her a major ponytail.”

03of 10Lots of LengthCourtesy Bradley LeakeNow time for some extensions!Leake set the hairline usingBasic B Beauty No Crease Clipsto keep hair off the face and dent-free.Then he parted the hair from behind the ear and pulled it back into an interior ponytail.Next, he sprayed a boar bristle brush withR+Co Spray Oiland secured with a bungee and added texture using aGHD Curve Wand.He created an interior braid and wrapped hair extensions around the braid for additional length. Then he pulled back the front sections of and secured them with a bungee elastic hair tie.

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Lots of Length

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

Now time for some extensions!

Leake set the hairline usingBasic B Beauty No Crease Clipsto keep hair off the face and dent-free.

Then he parted the hair from behind the ear and pulled it back into an interior ponytail.

Next, he sprayed a boar bristle brush withR+Co Spray Oiland secured with a bungee and added texture using aGHD Curve Wand.

He created an interior braid and wrapped hair extensions around the braid for additional length. Then he pulled back the front sections of and secured them with a bungee elastic hair tie.

04of 10Powerhouse ProductsCourtesy Brittany CartwrightHe appliedLeonor Greyl Éclat Naturelstyling cream to add separation through ends,ColorWow Root Conceal Powderfor the perfect hairline andExtra Shine Sprayto polish the sides. Then locked everything in withR+Co Strong Hold Hairspray.

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Powerhouse Products

Courtesy Brittany Cartwright

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

He appliedLeonor Greyl Éclat Naturelstyling cream to add separation through ends,ColorWow Root Conceal Powderfor the perfect hairline andExtra Shine Sprayto polish the sides. Then locked everything in withR+Co Strong Hold Hairspray.

05of 10ThePump’ed Up Pony!Courtesy Bradley LeakeLeake made sure the hairstyle complemented Brittany’s metallic House of Hadiyah gown.“We like to base the glam around her wardrobe. Since this gown had such great shoulders and structure, I knew we wanted to do something clean and pulled off the face,” Leake tells PEOPLE.

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ThePump’ed Up Pony!

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

Leake made sure the hairstyle complemented Brittany’s metallic House of Hadiyah gown.

“We like to base the glam around her wardrobe. Since this gown had such great shoulders and structure, I knew we wanted to do something clean and pulled off the face,” Leake tells PEOPLE.

06of 10Stylist to thePump RulesStarsCourtesy Bradley LeakeIn addition to Brittany, Leake works closely with the cast of the hit Bravo show — and styled Ariana Madix…

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Stylist to thePump RulesStars

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

In addition to Brittany, Leake works closely with the cast of the hit Bravo show — and styled Ariana Madix…

07of 10Stylist to thePump RulesStars Part 2Courtesy Bradley Leake… Kristen Doute …

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Stylist to thePump RulesStars Part 2

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

… Kristen Doute …

08of 10Stylist to thePump RulesStars Part 3Courtesy Bradley Leake… and Lala Kent for the People’s Choice Awards.

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Stylist to thePump RulesStars Part 3

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

… and Lala Kent for the People’s Choice Awards.

09of 10Supportive HusbandCourtesy Bradley Leake"Jax is usually in and out throughout the process," Leake says about Brittany’s husband, Jax Taylor. “He lets us do our thing and take over. Typically he’s headed to the gym, working on the yard, or in the garage, but he will definitely let her know how pretty she looks if he comes in toward the end of our glam session.”

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Supportive Husband

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

“Jax is usually in and out throughout the process,” Leake says about Brittany’s husband, Jax Taylor. “He lets us do our thing and take over. Typically he’s headed to the gym, working on the yard, or in the garage, but he will definitely let her know how pretty she looks if he comes in toward the end of our glam session.”

10of 10Red Carpet ReadyCourtesy Bradley Leake"Brittany is a dream to work with not only for her gorgeous hair, but she’s truly the sweetest person on the inside and a true ray of sunshine," says Leake.

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Red Carpet Ready

Brittany Cartwright getting ready diary

“Brittany is a dream to work with not only for her gorgeous hair, but she’s truly the sweetest person on the inside and a true ray of sunshine,” says Leake.

source: people.com