THE POP-STAR PONY
With Joico Global Artistic Director, Richard Mannah
The pop-star ponytail is on a high note. Like, a reach-for-the-stars kind of high note – one you can easily hit with these step-by-steps from Joico Global Artistic Director, Richard Mannah.
The inspo: “Inspired by a pop princess, I wanted to work a high pony with a beautiful side parting around the front – it delivers that polished and sleek finish,” explains Richard, who actually worked two ponytails together “to get that snatched effect.”
YOUR TOOLKIT
Clips to section hair
Elastics
Hairbrush
Curling iron
Clean toothbrush
Bow accessory clip
Let’s get started
THE STEP-BY-STEPS:
Step 1: Clip crown and side hair out of the way by coiling on top of the head and securing temporarily with a clip. (Leave bangs or long layers in the front free, but clip to side.)
Step 2: Brushing back hair up into a high, sleek ponytail, apply Humidity Blocker Finishing Spray to the underside of hair and secure with an elastic. Tame flyaways by spraying Humidity Blocker on a clean toothbrush and stroking onto hair in an upwards direction.
Step 3: Now take bundled crown hair and create another ponytail using the same technique. Combine it with the first pony and secure both with one elastic.
Step 4: Curl the ponytail in sections, letting curls set by clipping them into individual coils until cool. Spray with JoiMist Medium and hit briefly with a blow-dryer for hold.
Step 5: Comb bangs sleekly to one side and tuck behind the ear, spraying with JoiMist Medium to keep them in place.
Step 6: Apply Rise Up Powder Spray into layers of the ponytail to volumize and amplify the look, adding texture and grip.
Step 7: Add a final flourish by placing a shiny, bow-style clip at the base of the pony.
Watch Richard create this pop-princess high ponytail, here….
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