Side Ponytail Halfup Dos

You can apply your makeup while you hair is in rollers.

For the prom or other special occasions, the way you style your hair can play an important role in your overall look. Many people choose between the elegant updo and wearing their hair down. For a twist on these classics, wear your hair in a half-updo. Half-updos look soft and casual, but keep your hair away from your face like an updo. For an added twist to this look, style your half-updo to the side for a playful design.

Instructions

1. Start with dry hair. If your hair does not get greasy easily, you should not wash your hair the day you do this hairstyle. Slightly dirty hair will hold the style better. Heat a set of large rollers and roll them into your hair following their directions. If you have short bangs, do not put them in the rollers. Long, side swept bangs should be rolled.

2. Allow the rollers to completely cool and carefully remove them from your hair. Use your fingers to shake out the curls so you have voluminous waves throughout your hair.

3. Divide your hair into two sections: top and bottom. A good cut off point is the top of the ear, but you can adjust the amounts based on the shape of your face and the thickness of your hair. Pull the top hair to one side, and smooth the hair around your head with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. Tightly secure the hair on one side with a hair tie. If you have shorter hair or layers, you may need to use bobby pins to hold extra wisps of hair around your head.

4. Curl hair with a curling iron. If you want tighter curls than the ones the rollers gave you, use a curling iron on both parts of your hair. Choose a barrel size based on the size of curl you'd like, smaller barrels make tighter curls and larger barrels make loose curls. If your curls look too stiff, gently run your fingers through your hair to break them up.

5. Spray your hair with hairspray. Avoid getting hairspray on your face by covering it with an old towel. If you are wanting a messier look, don't use too much hairspray.

6. Add hair accessories such as a tiara, ornamental barrette or jewelry studded bobby pins. Secure a tiara with extra bobby pins. Place a barrette over the side pony tail, covering the hair tie. Scatter embellished bobby pins around or concentrate them around the pony tail.

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