fast glam
By:PAIGE STABLES;COURTESY JOSEPH MAINE“Part damp hair crisply
down the centre, then
blow-dry with the nozzle
facing downward
to push the cuticle
smooth,” says New
York City hairstylist
Joseph Maine, who
crafted this look.Create a one-
inch-wide vertical
section of hair,
starting right below
your crown (this
keeps the braid
invisible from the
front), and French
braid it to the
ends, securing with
a clear hair tie.The secret to a
super-sleek pony:
spray a strong-hold
hairspray (we like
L’Oréal Professionnel
Elnett Satin Latin
Strong Hold
Hair Spray, `930)
directly onto a brush
before sweeping
your hair back.“Rubbing hair serum
between your
fingers will help
tame fly aways as
you braid,” says
Joseph. His pick:
Color Wow Pop &
Lock High Gloss
Shellac, `1,583,
lookfantastic.co.in.Working in half-inch
sections, crimp the
tail of your pony (GHD
Contour Professional
Crimper, amazon.
com, `10,940, was
used here). Amp up
the texture even more
with a few blasts of
texturising spray.Popping a cool cuff
over a basic elastic
takes your look to the
next level. Here, Lelet
NY Slit Metal Pony
Barrette, `9,580,
leletny.com. (Check out
Claire’s and Accessorize
for more options.)Celebrity hairstylist Joseph
Maine designed the perfect
look for the girl on-the-go...
Here’s how to nail it!PARTY
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