Take inspiration from your favourite celebs on ways to glam up this humble hairstyle
A quick and easy way to beat the heat, the ponytail helps keep locks off the face. The classic hairstyle has come a long way from the simple school days of tying hair back with black rubber bands. In fact, from being a common updo for running errands or hitting the gym, it's now being flaunted on the red carpet. Whether it's Ariana Grande's signature high ponytail or Kendall Jenner's low sleek back look, there are countless styles for everyone to try. After Hrs get experts to decode some cool looks...
KENDALL JENNER
Kendall rocked a sleek low pony at the recent Met Gala. Anisha Fernandes Tavares, Senior stylist and make-up artist, Nalini of Nalini & Yasmin Salon says this is a very classy do for a night out or an event. "Recreate this look by making a centre parting and for the sleek appearance apply a gel or hairspray on the top of your locks," she says.
ZENDAYA
This is a fun and sporty style, says Anisha. The half-up half-down ponytail can even work for a formal event. "Zendaya brings back the 90’s with a soft curled, half-up-half-down ponytail. Pull the top section of your hair into a sleek high-ponytail, camouflaging the base of the pony with a section of hair. Style the base along with the tied-up hair in loose, soft curls with lots of body. Set the curls with a long-lasting hairspray," suggests Audrey D’Souza, TIGI Educator.
ARIANA GRANDE
Ariana is the ponytail princess and for this red carpet outing, she added cornrows to her signature style. Agnes Chen, Technical Head, Streax Professional says her hairstyle is a reflection of trendy and hip meets sophistication, with a little bit of rock added to it because of the cornrows. "Try this look by curling the ends a little bit, and instead of cornrows, just twist small thin braids around the base," she says.
RITA ORA
For a charity gala, Rita wore her textured locks in a mid-high ponytail with a slightly pouffed top. A red ribbon accessory complemented her outfit. Her look is very country and sweet, it’s a sassy ponytail look accessorised with a ribbon opines Agnes. "The look can be recreated, by curling the entire ponytail, and adding a bigger ribbon and bow for a more dramatic look."
BEYONCE
Queen Bey rocks the side ponytail time and again. Audrey says this tousled ponytail is ideal for those with wavy to straight hair. "Her hairstyle is a perfect summer look. The look can be recreated by adding flower accessories to make it more stylish, and shifting it a little bit more to the side, to add definition to it," mentions Agnes.
BELLA HADID
Bella makes the high pony cool by wrapping her locks around the front like a headband. This works best on those with naturally straight strands. Audrey explains, "Bella is known for her sleek hairdos. Start by making a middle parting to your crown area and secure the hair neatly behind your ears with bobby pins. Tie the rest of your hair in a super tight, high ponytail. Use a straightener on the ends to achieve the straight look. Set with a high-shine, smoothening serum."
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