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/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/celeb-beauty/celeb-hair/celeb-watch-ponytails2/drew-barrymore/13038024-1-eng-GB/drew-barrymore_GA_OLD.jpg2 Next rough dry the hair until 80% dry. Then, with a Mason and Pearson brush smooth the hair down towards the position the pony will sit in. This will help flatten and smooth the hair ready for the pony, keep doing this until the hair is dry. Lightly spray the hair with a fine mist hair-spray; Shu Uemura is great brand for this.
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As we like to say, ponytails are "simple, yet effective". If you're wearing a show stopping outfit, you don’t need your hair detracting or adding fuss to your look. The ponytail can be worn in so many different ways; Jennifer’s ponytail has a sporty vibe, while Drew’s has a 60s edge, thanks to the volume and curl in the pony.
For a laidback look channel Rosie or Emmy and sweep the hair back loosely; fuss-free and elegant. If you usually wear your hair down, take inspiration from Michelle and Zooey by sweeping your ponytail to the side, this look is super flattering to any face shape. So what are you waiting for? Saddle up and get on the ponytail trend.
Click on the pictures for inspiration and a step-by-step guide to getting the perfect ponytail from Rosie and Alexa’s hairdresser, George Northwood…
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