Edgy Pony Prom Updo -
How To |
| Karen Marie Shelton - Copyright - All
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| Date: 12/041/2008 |
Introduction
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Balmain Paris
Backstage
at HRH
Sirivannavari Nariratana
Paris Fashion Week 2008 |
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Balmain Paris - All rights
reserved. |
Prom hairstyles often begin life on the high fashion
runways of the world. Once a sizzling new
hairstyle catches fire on the catwalks they are often
adopted by celebrity hairdressers looking for innovative
new looks for their famous hair clients.
The Edgy Pony shown to the right was first showcased both
backstage and on the runway by Balmain Paris at the HRH
Sirivannavari Nariratana show in Paris in 2008.
Messy pony hairstyles along with pony updos have filtered down to
such high profile female stars as
Christian Serratos and
Holly Montag (Heidi's big sis) on MTV's The Hills.
Other celeb adopting versions of the messy updo or pony bun
include the girls on 90210 and Gossip Girls.
One thing is for sure, if you want to go with a totally edgy and
latest pony updo style for your Prom, Holiday Party or other hair
event, this hairstyle is going to stand out.
Listed below are the steps to re-create this hairstyle.
Although this is a relatively easy hairdo to do, if you are
concerned about copying it exactly you may want to print out this
page to take to your hairdresser for a professional finish.
How To - Step By Step
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Balmain Paris
Backstage
at HRH
Sirivannavari Nariratana
Paris Fashion Week 2008 |
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Balmain Paris - All rights
reserved. |
This hairstyle is best created on either day old hair
(aged approximately 24 hours after last shampoo) or hair
which is newly washed but properly prepared with the
appropriate styling products such as mousse, gel and/or
hairspray.
1. Whether you make a ponytail on newly washed
hair or not, strands must be 100% dry and completely
detangled before putting into a ponytail to prevent
breakage.
Note: Never make a ponytail from hair
that is wet, tangled or full of knots.
2. Using a natural boar bristle brush or similar,
brush hair from roots to ends until the hair is smooth
and sleek.
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Balmain Paris
Backstage
at HRH
Sirivannavari Nariratana
Paris Fashion Week 2008 |
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Balmain Paris - All rights
reserved. |
3. Distribute a dime-size amount of styling cream,
glaze or similar through out the hair to help hold
strands in place.
Apply extra product to the top
of the head and throughout the crown to guarantee a firm
holding tail.
4. Use fingers and brush to direct hair from
the front of the hairline and along the sides of the
head up towards the top of the crown area. All of the
hair should be merged together in a "tail" formation.
Initially hold the new tail with your fingers and then
use the brush to smooth the crown area of the head.
5. Carefully slide on a "hair-friendly" Blax or
Bungee cord around the base of the ponytail.
A secret hairdresser's trick to creating a super tight pony
without crown wrinkles or bulges is to strategically
place bobby pins, the same color as the hair, right
above the newly created pony base.
By carefully
adding bobby pins above and below the pony elastic, all
hair will be held securely in place.
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Balmain Paris
Backstage
at HRH
Sirivannavari Nariratana
Paris Fashion Week 2008 |
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Balmain Paris - All rights
reserved. |
6. Separate out a section of the newly created
pony tail that is 1-2" wide. Wrap the section
around the base of the pony several times to give it a
thick base.
7. Use a brush and back comb the ponytail section until is
it full and lush. Use fingers to lightly smooth the top.
8. After hair is teased pull the tail of the pony towards
the front of the head. Create a smooth or twisted loop with
the tail that is approximately centered between the back of the
crown and the front of the head.
Pin the edge of the pony, on the underneath side, just 1/2 inch
from the hairline.
OR
9. Pull the tail over the front of the hairline and down in
front of one eye. If you choose this option you will need to
anchor the tail on the underneath side with bobby pins the same
color as your hair to hold the tail firmly in place.
This edgy updo hairstyle can be finished in a variety of ways
depending on whether you want a low, medium or high loop and whether
you want to merge it with an existing fringe, drape it down over one
eye or drape it to one side.
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Balmain Paris
Backstage
at HRH
Sirivannavari Nariratana
Paris Fashion Week 2008 |
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Balmain Paris - All rights
reserved. |
10. To finish ponytail, spritz top of the head
along the crown with a hairspray which is compatible
with your hair type and texture. Use your own
judgment whether to use a light, medium or strong hold
formula.
Use a clean toothbrush to carefully smooth out any wrinkles that
develop around the hairline or along the crown or along the top of
the pony updo loop.
11. For extra pizazz attach a high
fashion pony elastic encrusted with silk flowers,
crystals, bows, satin or other appropriate adornments.
12. Add extra bobby pins along the sides if
necessary to keep all tresses secure and tucked neatly
into the ponytail.
Summary
The key to the creation of this edgy ponytail is
inventiveness and the willingness to do some heavy
tousling. Go into the creation of this funky
fashion pony updo with an attitude of experimentation
and fun.
Whether you wear this updo with a Prom Dress, a sizzling Party
Dress, with couture fashion or dressed down fashions you can't get
this ponytail updo wrong. It's a unique hairstyle and should
be infused with your imagination and fabulousness. |