by Jené Luciani for SHAPE.com
Demi Lovato's super-slick high pony is easy to copy, or try the chic side braid that's been heating up all the red carpets . We asked top stylists to share the simple, sweat-proof styles they're loving right now. Read on to see how you can get their favorite looks at home.
How to get the look:
1. Pull hair back into a smooth ponytail using a brush or a fine-tooth comb.
2. Place your ponytail in the position you want your bun to be, (high, middle, low, or side). Ponytails work best on "second day hair," but if your hair is clean and fresh start by applying a small amount of Free Your Mane Restorative Hair Oil to smooth and add brilliant shine.
3. If your goal is a perfect ballerina bun, purchase a bun maker to use as a form, or make one yourself by cutting the foot out of a clean sock and rolling it on itself into a donut.
4. Pull your ponytail through the hole. Then secure your bun and any loose hair with bobby or hairpins. Make sure your pins match your hair color for a seamless finish.
5. Once bun is set apply conditioning pomade to your edges or flyaways for extra hold.
If you want something whimsical, you can twist your own ponytail around itself and tuck the ends under the bun. It usually takes four pins spaced equally to keep the bun in place. Wear a headband to change your look and add that extra "wow" factor.
Instructions by: Dede Ford, Free Your Mane's Brand Hairstylist
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How to get the look:
1. Start by rubbing a dime size amount of the Garnier Fructis Style Surf Hair Texture Paste, 5.1 Ounce $3.50 between your palms and apply to slightly damp hair .
2. Rough-dry hair upside down while scrunching individual sections.
3. Once you are satisfied with your waves, secure your matte beach look with TIGI Catwalk Session Series Salt Spray Hair Spray, $15.21.
4. If you find that frizz is often an issue with your hair , finish the look up with a few spritzes of L'Oreal Paris' EverSleek Frizz Taming Crème Serum, 1.9-Fluid Ounce $7.19.
Instructions by: The Amazon.com Beauty Team
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How to get the look:
1. Start by dividing strands into two.Then, take a small section of hair from the left section and cross it over to join the right section.
2. Next, take a small section of hair from the right section and cross it over to join the left section.
3. Continue that same pattern until you get to the ends, and then secure strands with a rubber band. Remember, the smaller sections of hair you take, the more exotic your fishtail will look.
4. After your fun in the sun, let your locks loose and rock beach boho waves. To tame fly aways and manage frizz, apply a touch of shine serum. You can also add texture to the waves with a spritz of sea salt spray.
Instructions by: Kim Vo, Master Colorist to Britney Spears, Kate Hudson, and Pamela Anderson
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