(The High/Low)

Jael Dorotan’s Hack For A Voluminous French Bob Involves This $14 Hair Tool

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Aug. 1, 2023

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When someone’s selfie makes you scroll back, you want to know the beauty products responsible for the double take. Inquiring minds get answers with TZR’s The High/Low series, where we ask our favorite tastemakers to reveal both the splurge-worthy and wildly affordable staples in their routines.

Should you take the plunge and chop your hair into a French bob or dive into the bleached brows trend? If you’ve been considering either viral look, model and content creator Jael Dorotan is probably on your moodboard. Known on Instagram for her voluminous chin-length platinum hair, matching full arches, cherry blush and lipstick, Dorotan is a must-follow for beauty inspiration and easy-to-digest tutorials via her Reels.

While her striking platinum bob and brow combo leans futuristic, it’s in fact a nod to the past. “I’ve been feeling inspired by a mix of Marilyn Monroe and French beauty,” Dorotan tells TZR. “I’ve always loved and have been inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s hair and makeup. I find it super sexy, glamorous, beautiful, and eye-catching.” French beauty has been a recent discovery for the model, who on a recent trip to France was introduced to the effortlessly chic approach of the women there.

When Dorotan wants to elevate her makeup for a night out, she doesn’t shy away from bolder approaches, which are also present on her feed. “My favorite looks are wearing dark, smoky eyes with pops of glitter paired with a glossy lip or wearing a super bold lip (like red) paired with a simple shimmery, glossy eye,” she shares.

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Courtesy of Jael Dorotan

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Courtesy of Jael Dorotan

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Ahead, Dorotan shares her current holy grail beauty products. Keep scrolling for her favorite splurge items and affordable buys.

Jael’s Favorites Over $25

K18

Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

$75

“I’ve been a platinum blonde for over three years, and maintaining my hair health is really important. I get my hair retouched and toned every month, and being a model, I get it styled in ways that’s not the healthiest,” Dorotan says of her bright blonde bob. “I love to use K18 on my hair and as well as on my eyebrows to repair and minimize damage. I can really see a difference — overall, it is stronger, silkier, smoother, and less frizzy.”

Caudalie

Vinoperfect Radiance Serum

$82

“After acne breakouts, I deal with scars (hyperpigmentation). They’re pretty stubborn to fade, but since having Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Radiance Serum introduced into my skin care routine, it has made the process faster and has made my skin [more] radiant,” Dorotan shares. While she’s tried vitamin C products, this Vinoperfect serum — which offers the same benefits — has been more effective in minimizing her discoloration.

ISEHAN

Kiss Me Me Mascara

$26

“I have very short, stubborn, straight lashes and mascaras for me are usually a miss. One of the very few that I've found works and is a current holy grail of mine is ISEHAN Kiss Me Mascara (any waterproof formula from them),” Dorotan shares. “When I apply [any other] mascara, my lashes usually get weighed down by the product, my curled lashes become straight, and I usually end up with raccoon eyes by the end of day. This [one by ISEHAN] does none of that. As soon as I put it on, it freezes in place, keeps lashes curled, and I can sleep and rub my eyes without it smudging.”

Milk Makeup

Future Fluid Concealer

$29

“This has been the only concealer I've brought with me while traveling. A little goes a long way with this product; the coverage and finish covers my under-eyes, blemishes, and dark spots without feeling and looking overly heavy and it eliminates the need to use a color corrector,” Dorotan says of her current go-to. “The formula is so creamy, buttery, and hydrating. I have a bit of texture under my eyes and find products often separate and crease weirdly throughout the day, but this product doesn’t.”

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed

$25

“Two things I cannot leave the house without are peachy, pink blush and lips,” Dorotan says of her signature makeup look. “I most often wear the same color on my lips and cheeks and a recent favorite product to achieve that is Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed. The product is super pigmented, easy to blend, and the colors flatter my tanned skin. I love to mix it in with a moisturizer or a balm to get a very natural finish.”

Jael’s Favorites Under $25

Got2B

Spiking Glue Hair Gel

“Got2B Glued Spiking Gel has been a staple of mine for many years,” Dorotan shares. “I love to use this as a hair and brow gel as it keeps my hair in place. I’ve purchased various high-end [styling formulas] that would keep my hair and brows in place, but none performs better than Got2be Glued.”

Hero Cosmetics

The Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches

$11

“I can’t [leave the house] without having acne patches in my makeup bag; they’re such a life saver,” Dorotan says. “They speed up the process of treating my breakouts and prevent me from picking them.”

Urban Skin Rx

Clear Complexion Acne Serum + Spot Treatment

$20

“I get adult acne on my face and body, and a product that has been an essential for me when I break out is Urban Skin Rx’s Acne Spot treatment,” Dorotan shares. “I’ve tried other spot treatments, but I found this one to work more effectively for me — especially on my body acne.”

Aquaphor

Healing Ointment

“Aquaphor has been a staple in my routine for many years. I often experience chapped lips [as well as] dried hands and cuticles, and during winter, I get really painful dry patches between the folds of my hands,” Dorotan says of the dermatologist-favorite multitasking product. “Aquaphor has been that product that I’m able to use for multiple concerns without it costing so much.”

Kitsch

Ceramic Thermal Rollers

$14

“Velcro Rollers for me are a must in my routine whenever I curl my hair,” Dorotan says of her bob styling routine. “My hair naturally is stick, straight, and it often falls flat, so using velcro rollers after curling it gives me a more voluminous, fluffy finish.”