Introduction
This elegant style combines a long ponytail with a sensuously twisted rope braid. This gorgeous style is glammed up with gold braided wrapped around the base and end of the ponytail for a stellar finish. The key to styling success with this style is to have long shiny hair that extends to the middle of the back or longer. If your own hair is short or medium, you can copy this look by using a clip on ponytail or braid. Should you decide to stretch your own strands, it is important to have a clip-on pony or braid available before you start to create the style. If you desire a romantic, elegant look, select a clip on hairpiece in a hue that is one to shades lighter or darker than your natural hair. If you wish to funk up the look, go with any color you desire, including selecting hues that match your evening gown or dress.
Getting Started Notes
The stylist designed Nichole’s style without a fringe or any part to show off her gorgeous eyes and to flatter Nichole’s oval shaped face. A variety of parts and bangs could easily be incorporated into a customized version, if desired. This style was created on previously washed, dried hair that was “aged” so that the hair’s natural oils had time to build up slightly. Natural hair oils help the updo hold tighter and last longer. Keep in mind that freshly washed hair may be overly soft and slippery, making it challenging to style. If you prefer to work with newly washed hair limit your use of conditioners or other products that make strands slippery soft. Be sure to always use good styling creams, gels, sprays or similar products to give hair instant texture and stylability. While less may be more, when it comes to creating solid updo styles, too little may not be enough. This style might be easily accomplished at home with the help of some talented friends or family members. When in doubt, ask your stylist to craft the style for you or walk you through a practice run. If you do decide to do the style at home be sure to have several practice runs before the night of the big hair event. Best Styling Tips
This style works best for hair that is shoulder length or longer, and either naturally wavy, curly, permed or pre-set and pre-curled. The style could be easily modified to work with medium to thick tresses that range from shoulder length to slightly below waist length. Short hair lengths could be transformed into this style through long hair extensions or the temporary use of clip-on tresses. Regardless of the hair's texture, type or actual length, it is important to start with strands that are dressed properly with the necessary styling products. Keep in mind that freshly washed hair may be overly soft and slippery, making it challenging to style. If you prefer to work with newly washed hair limit your use of conditioners or other products that make strands slippery soft or hard to manage. When possible, create this style on "aged" hair that is not newly washed. Natural hair oils help the updo hold tighter and last longer.
If you wish to add hair accessories be sure you have them ready to be added to the style at the end. Remember to use good styling creams, gels, sprays or similar products to give hair instant stylability. While less may be more, when it comes to creating dressy updo related styles, too little may not enough. Creating Style At Home
If you do decide to do the style at home be sure to have several practice runs before the night of the big hair event. This updo style involves creating a lot of curls. Keep in mind that when crafted properly, the style can take some time to finish. Instructions - Steps To Create1. 3. 5. Separate approximately 1 to 1 ” inches of hair from the outside of the pony. Holding the strand at the bas with one hand, use the opposite hand to twist the strand completely around the based of the ponytail over the bungee or elastic band. 6. 9. Twist each individual strand into a clockwise “roped” section. Note: The key to this look is to have a tightly pulled back crown hair and uniformity in the braided sections Strive to make all braided sections approximately the same size. 10. 11. Hold the finished braid in one hand and gently shake it to loosen the tightness of the braid. Shake the braid maintaining the twisted strands but allowing them to relax into a soft formation. 12. Use a bungee, Blax or other elastic band in the same color as your hair to tie off the bottom of the ponytail. 13. Apply a drop or two of a shine serum like Phyto's PhyoLisse, Rene Furterer's Spray Gloss or Robert Hallowell's Love That Shine Drops to the palms of your hands. Rub the serum into the palms and then lightly glide over the top of the style to add instant shimmer and shine. 14. Spray well with hairspray like Phytolaque or Jessica Simpson’s favorite Phytolaque Soie made with real silk. For a stronger hold spray with a firm hold hairspray like Rawhold Hairspray from Robert Hallowell. 15. Finishing TouchesThis style exudes sophistication. If you wish to decorate the style with any additional accessories, go with one very small-jeweled clip or hairpin that will not draw attention away from the braid. Keep in mind that when this hairstyle is created according to the instructions, it is a more glamour style that might actually work best with a simple but elegant gown. |
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