Normally as we move from the holidays into the Spring season, hairstyles become more casual and relaxed.  Ponytails usually do too but not for this Spring.  They’ve gotten all dressed up.  Braided, twisted or adorned with jewels, pins and metallic bands.  There is no specific way to wear the ponytail; meaning hair can be worn half-up and half-down, worn with a high or low ponytail, tight or loosely braided.  The sky’s the limit on creativity.

 

But the right styling tools make all the difference in creating these ponytail looks.  First get the right amount of texture on the hair.  Prepare late in the day or second day hair with a powder-free dry shampoo.  Try Tela Beauty Organics by Philip Pelusi Dri Shampoo.  This spray-on version contains Organic Lavender Oil freshens hair’s scent and creates shine.  But color protection is also a benefit with this product, with powerful anti-oxidants Organic Reishi Mushroom, Oolong Tea, Chinese Foxglove and White Tea helping to prevent hair color oxidation.  Mist on and brush through the hair till the proper level of texture is achieved.  This step will make hair much easier to work with.

 

No matter what type of dressed-up ponytail you want to create, products that mold and groom the hair while remaining soft and pliable are absolutely necessary.  If setting the hair first, use the aforementioned Tela Dri Shampoo for a very light hold or switch into a still flexible spray that has a little more hold.  Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Fluid Spray.  Great for any type of setting; curling iron, hot rollers or Velcro.  Mist P2 Fluid Spray on the section first then wrap the hair around, let set a second or two with a curling iron and a couple of minutes for rollers.  Unwrap, let cool and get body with flexible hold.  Organic Baobab Oil helps keep the product soft and moveable while adding shine.

 

Then for sculpting your dressed-up ponytail, choose a hair molding groom depending on the finish you want to create on the hair.  Try Tela Beauty Organics by Philip Pelusi Encore with hydrating Organic Shea Butter for a beautiful demi-gloss sheen and lots of control.  For flexible hold, try P2 Honey with actual honey humectants that moisturize while giving a soft, pliable hold.  Once you finish creating your look, add a dash of P2 Fluid Spray to lightly hold the whole look in place.  Last, adorn your dressed-up ponytail with jeweled clips or pins or add a flashy hairband to tie off the look perfect for Spring 2017.