POPSUGAR: What is the best part of working with Priyanka?
Castillo: The best part is her overall attitude. She's been in the industry for a long time working in media, and she likes to have fun with her look. She doesn't want to be boring; she's always pushing my creativity to the next level and keeps me on my toes. That's a gift from a client because you don't want to get too comfortable in what you're doing.
PS: What was the getting-ready atmosphere like?
C: We were playing music — we were playing Zayn Malik’s "Pillowtalk" and Rihanna's "Work" on repeat. We both love the upbeat, top 40 music so it helps that we're on the same page. We love the popular songs like the new Coldplay and Beyoncé. We were both drinking lots of coconut water because we both have really long days going into really long weeks. We're each hopping on flights to the East Coast tonight to work tomorrow morning. Priyanka kept it very healthy today eating protein and veggies, in comparison to her usual In and Out Burger order.
PS: What inspired the hair for her Oscars look?
C: We wanted to change it up from what we usually do, especially what we've done this awards season, and we took a risk that worked out really well. We usually do a high/tight ponytail and a side part so we did the opposite — a low, loose pony with a middle part. As a hair artist, I get inspired by the dress, especially with this dress baring the shoulders and the opulent earrings. We wanted to do an effortless glam look as a team but something that would sustain the whole night. The dress and the jewelry stand alone and we didn't want to compete with them.
