Mary Katrantzou Spring/Summer 2012
We've seen fishtails and buns dominate the beauty pages as the hair style that we all should be wearing, but this coming season it's all about to change.
Welcome back the return of the ponytail.
Now don't just think of a simple one-dimension pony because they've been updated to many different styles to suit all of the different shaped faces and to match the even of which you will be attending, whether it's a formal dinner or an afternoon trip to the park.
Make your pony tail work for you.
We've got the man behind the looks for Mary Katrantzou, Jaeger's and Moschino Cheap and Chic's Spring/Summer runway show to tell us exactly how we can replicate their stunning styles.
Mary Katrantzou
Sam McKnight, Pantene Pro-V's Global Stylist Ambassador, created a naïve, childlike and floaty low ponytail hair look for the Mary Katrantzou show, to complement the colourful, floral, watery tone of the collection which was themed ‘Nature vs. Nurture’.
He says: "It was important to keep the hair simple, so we wanted tocreate this light, halo-like effect with the hair."
Get the look
1. Start with Pantene Pro-V ColouredHair Protect & Volume Shampoo and Conditionerfora clean, healthy base on colouredhairbefore blow drying
2.Mistover Pantene Pro-V Classic Hairspray to prevent the hair from being too slippery and givethe hair some bite
3.Gather the volume into a ponytail, held low on the nape of the neck, ensuring that a fine veil of hair around the hairline is left loose.
4.Lightly finish with a mist of Pantene Pro-V Classic Hairspray to hold the style in place without weighing it down.
Moschino Cheap and Chic
Sam McKnight captures the simplicity of nature, with a fresh, young look that embodies concept of the collection -‘healthy body, healthy mind’.
He says: "I wanted the hair look to capture the simplicity of nature, something fresh and young to reflect the carefree attitude of the Moschino Cheap and Chic girl."
Get the look
1.Start with freshly washed and conditioned hair, using Pantene Pro-V Coloured Hair Protect & Volume Shampoo and Conditioner to create the perfect base
2.For coloured or highlighted hair in need of an extra conditioning boost, spritzwith Pantene Pro-V Coloured Hair Instant Protection & Shine Spray
3.Work Pantene Pro-V Volume and Body Mousse into the roots of the hair while still damp and blow-dry smooth using a flat bristle brush, concentrating on building volume at the roots by lifting hair vertically from the head
4.Once completely dry, gather the hair into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure with a snag-free elastic
5.Next, loop the ponytail back on itself and tie the end of the tail into the base of the original pony, securing the loop in place, with a couple of inches of hair ends splaying out
Jaeger
Sam created a rich, luxurious hair look that was both glamorous and contemporary. The look reflected the collection, inspired by glamour of the ‘70s jet set and their exotic holiday hideaways.
He says: "The low side parting, with the hair combed over one ear juxtaposed a kind of boyishness with the luxurious polished pony tail."
Get the look
1.For colour damaged hair start with Pantene Pro-V Colour Protect Shampoo and Conditioner.
2.Work Pantene Pro-V Volumisingmousse through damp hair and blow dry using a round brush to create a smooth texture.
3.Once dry, use medium barrel heated tongs to tong hair from halfway down then clip in to place to cool.
4.Remove the curled section and brush through with a bristle brush.
5.Use a fine toothed comb to create a low side parting, in line with the high point of the eyebrow right back to the crown of the head.
6.Comb the hair over the ear and secure with elastic in a low side pony tail on the opposite side to the parting then brush the pony tail curl in place.
7.Set the style in spray with Pantene Pro-V Volume and Body Hair Spray.
Femalefirst Taryn Davies