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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Finished look.

Finished look—alternate view.