Kristin and I often joke about our hair washing schedules, but let’s be honest… we’re only semi-joking. Of course, this makes me extra thankful for easy and chic hairstyles that can be done on second (or third!) day hair. So, if you’re in need of a fun Valentine’s Day style that’s quick and stylish, I have something just for you. And, of course, we put a bow on it!
Big SW hugs to Brooke of Colorbox Photographers for these fun photos.
To start, tease all over the crown of your head, focusing on the center. (If you need a little teasing refresher course, take a peek at this post!) After I have sufficient height, I spray it all over with a workable hairspray and smooth out my part/swoop with a comb.
Then, using a good old-fashioned hair tie, I secure all my hair in a low ponytail. I try to keep the shape and body of the tease while wrapping the hair tie as many times as will comfortably fit. Then, I pull ONLY the underneath of the ponytail tighter, while leaving the top layer of hair with volume. Next, I lay my hands flat on my head and gently push the top layer of hair forward to increase the “bump.”
Now for two of my favorite tricks for the perfect Southern pony! First, using the rat tail of the comb, I carefully reshape and pull up any hair that might not be exactly where I want it (check from the front to see if the shape is symmetrical). I also like to pull the back up a bit more to give it a little extra oomph! Second, I lift half of the hair from the ponytail and place an itty bitty clear (or whatever color matches your hair best!) claw clip in the middle. This helps give your ponytail that little bump that just looks extra cute.
And since it’s Valentine’s Day, I added a bright red bow! I actually used leftover Christmas ribbon, but any ribbon will do. Grosgrain is great because of its texture.
There you have it, belles!I’d love to hear if there are any beauty or hair tutorials you’d like to see in the future!
Photos by Brooke Glassford of Colorbox Photographers, shot at Kim Box Studios.
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