The low-slung ponytail at Reed Krakoff reflected the designer’s minimalism. He wanted achievable yet sophisticated hair. “Although ponytails are a style we see a lot on the runway and in real life, women can find new ways of updating it. Today we updated it by securing the ponytail with a leather strap which Reed chose.” –Guido, Redken Creative Consultant
- Apply Redken Satinwear 02 Ultimate Blow-Dry Lotion to damp hair and rough dry.
- Create a messy center part.
- Pull hair back into a low slung ponytail about five inches lower than the nape of the neck and secure with a piece of black leather.
- Pull a few pieces out around the face to finish and spray Redken Nature’s Rescue Radiant Sea Spray into the ponytail for added texture.
“We wanted the hair to be a reflection of the clothing—a woman with elegant flair. The hair shows her approachability, but uses texture to demonstrate her playful side in an uncontrived way.” —Rutger for Cutler/Redken Salon
- Start by applying Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam onto dry hair, saturating the hair so it feels towel dried.
- Rake your fingers through your hair and further brush out with a flat brush.
- Blow out using a T3 Featherweight Luxe dryer onto the hairline to get a smooth feel around the face.
- Finger scrape the hair back to the nape slightly left of center and tie loosely with an elastic.
- Lightly tease the ponytail for separation and airiness.
- Smooth and use your thumb to turn the ponytail up towards the crown, wrapping around to create a knot. Leave ends out loosely for added whispiness.
- Pull some loose bits out of the sides and finish with Redken Quick Dry 18 Instant Finishing Spray.
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