TeeWhy-Hive: How to Create a Celeb-Status Ponytail

Wednesday, 30 August 2017

How to Create a Celeb-Status Ponytail

Your basic ponytail needs an upgrade.
Whether you're in a rush in the morning or you're wearing a bright, patterned dress, some times a ponytail is the answer. Who are we kidding? A ponytail is always the solution. It's classic. It's easy to create. And, if it's good enough for Queen Bey (aka Beyoncé) on the red carpet, then it certainly works for any occasion.
Here's the thing: Throwing your hair in a ponytail won't give your red carpet vibes. The upgraded ponytail requires a bit more attention to detail. However, it won't take you too much longer.

Lucky for us, PRIV artist Jainie Diaz laid out the steps for an elevated ponytail, so you can recreate the style that's taken over the red carpet and the runway.
Follow the steps below!

Add Shine and Protection

Start with relatively straight or blow dried hair and apply a hair serum for gloss.
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Part & Section

Using a rat tail comb, create a center part. Then, use the same comb to create a part from the crown of the head to behind the ears. Pro tip: create a zig-zag part of the sides to make hair appear fuller.
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Apply Styling Cream

For a silky, smooth ponytail, apply a styling cream from the crown of the head down.
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Create a Ponytail

Using a hair band, secure hair into a ponytail.
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Straighten the Ponytail

For a sleek look, use a comb to section off a small portion of the ponytail, then follow with the flat iron.
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