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HOW-TO STEPS

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  Start by sectioning the hair with a diagonal back parting approximately 3 inches from the front hairline to the back of the ear on each side.

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  On the top, take 1-inch horizontal sections and gently backcomb to create a cushion. Then, smooth the front side of the section and repeat until you reach the crown.

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  Gather the hair in a low ponytail and smooth the surface with a cushion brush.

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  Push the ponytail upward to create volume and height. Detail as needed and then secure with an elastic.

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  Smooth back the hair left out on the right side and wrap it around the ponytail. Secure with bobby pins, then repeat on the other side.

   

  Pro Tip: Leave out some pieces of hair around the hairline for a more lived-in or romantic feel.

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  Continue to wrap the sides around the ponytail until the elastic is concealed. Secure the ends with a bobby pin and finish with Matrix Biolage Complete Control Fast Dry Hairspray.

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  Finished look.

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  Finished look—alternate view.