The Megahair Salon

Up, Up…and Away!

While ponytails are often considered the “go-to” hairstyle for many women on a bad hair day, the Spring/Summer runways in New York, Paris and Milan showed the ponytail’s versatility.

The ponytail can suit all ages as well as a wide variety of occasions and events, from the weekend backyard BBQ to the red carpet! It looks absolutely stunning worn either high or low, its elegance making it one of the hottest trends this season.

There are many ways to accentuate your ponytail, from adding extensions, a soft fringe with layered pieces falling out, braids, or simply applying a little styling gel for a more structured look.

For the perfect ponytail, follow these simple steps:

1. Shampoo and Condition with smoothing products such as the KMS Flat out line, which will leave the hair sleek and shiny.
   


2. Towel dry hair, apply KMS Sculpting Lotion to softly sculpt hair into your desired look.
   


3. Next, dry the hair and secure with an elastic band tied into a low or high ponytail.
   


4. Once the hair is secure, take a one-inch section of hair from the underneath portion of the ponytail and wrap it around the base to cover the elastic.
   


5. Secure the wrapped hair around the ponytail with a bobby-pin.
   

Whatever preconceived ideas you may have about ponytails, get rid of them! One rule to keep in mind is that your hair texture matches your clothing. For example, if you’re wearing a soft, summery dress, then the hair should also be soft and loose. If you have a modern, clean-lined outfit, your hair should be clean, straight, and smooth!