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    Mastering the Ponytail

    By | Beauty on Shine – Thu, Aug 9, 2012 3:40 PM EDT

    Perfect Pony!Whether you're looking to get the hair off your neck on a hot summer day, or just want a simple way to pull up your hair, the ponytail is your friend! Here we break down John Barrett Salon stylist, Halli Bivona's easy steps to perfecti the classic ponytail.





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    Brush out your hair1. Start by prepping the hair and applying a light serum from the ends of the hair up to the roots.

    2. Gather the hair in a comfortable position away from the forehead.

    3. To get rid of any bumps tilt your head back as you brush away from the head.


    Wrap a strand around the hair elastic.4. Take an elastic and tie it around the hair.


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    5. Take a strand from the bottom of the ponytail and wrap it around the ponytail to hide the hair tie. Secure it with 2-3 hair pins.



    Curl the bottoms!6. Use a 1.5 inch curling iron to curl the ends of the ponytail to give it an extra bounce.

    7. Use a little bit of balm to secure any flyaways and finish off with a little bit of hairspray.





    And there you have it, a perfect, classic ponytail!



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