Then, secure it with a clear elastic.
Next, take one-inch sections of hair from the tail and backcomb each section.
Gather the entire ponytail with both hands and twist.
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Then, wrap twisted ponytail loosely around the hair tie, creating the knot.
Tuck the end beneath the clear elastic and secure stray strands with bobby pins.
A no-nonsense braided topknot like Nicole Richie’s promises to keep flyaways out of your face.
Pull hair up into a sky-high ponytail and secure with a clear elastic.
Next, braid the ponytail and secure with another clear elastic.
Down Low
What’s worse than helmet hair?
Trying to stuff long strands into one.
Brush hair thoroughly and create a side part.
Then secure braid with a clear elastic about one inch from bottom.
Dance On
Zumba fanatics, this one’s for you.
Take it down and tousle post-workout for sexy, full-bodied waves.
First, separate hair into two side sections.
Secure finished braid with a hair elastic, then wrap braid across crown of head from ear to ear.
Repeat on the other side and secure braid tails behind the opposite ear with bobby pins.
Then, hit the dance floor!
Two Tails
There’s nothing Pippy Longstocking about Gwyneth Paltrow’s pigtails.
Begin by dividing your hair into two sections down the middle of your head.
Gather hair on one side behind your ear and around the lower areas of your hair line.
Create a three-strand braid, pulling each section tightly and secure with an elastic.
Repeat on both sides.
Then, coat each braid with a medium-hold hairspray to keep strands in place.
Leave some hair loose on either side of your head above the ear for the French braid.
Continue to braid down the nape of the neck and secure with a clear elastic band.
Pony Up
The trick to keeping your pony from slipping up at the gym?
Attach two bobby pins to a fabric-covered elastic (fabric will prevent the elastic from damaging strands).
Work a small amount of smoothing oil through your hair from root to tip.
Add a light mist of firm hold hairspray to lock down loose hairs.
Wrap It Up
Heading out on a hike?
Using a paddle brush, work your hair backward and gather it into your hands.
Add a drop of smoothing oil onto your fingers to help tame flyaways.
Begin braiding your hair loosely; secure with a clear elastic once you reach the end.
