LOTW tutorial 1: Michael Kors inspired Messy Pony

LOTW - Michael Kors inspired messy pony

   My look of the week takes its inspiration from the Michael Kors SS15 runway at New York Fashion Week, the revival of the messy pony. News like this is great for an avid sleepyhead like myself, so I jumped at the chance to create my own! This simple to do and long-lasting take on the classic ponytail ticks all the boxes for me as you no longer have to worry about a loose wisp of hair taking away from an otherwise flawless look.. Instead you just work with it!

  The look I created in the above picture is formed of five easy steps:

1. Wash and rough dry your hair - it is important to stick to products that work well for you rather than using any curl defining treatments such as a specialist conditioner or serum as often these are silicone based, which I find weighs down hair leaving it heavy and therefore lacking volume - which we need for this to work! blowdry your hair so it's almost dry to touch, just with a little moisture left. 
2. Sleep on it - yes seriously! The best way to develop an effortless beachwave is to tie your hair up in a relatively tight and neat bun, spray it's entirety with hairspray I recommend buying a level 4/medium strength spray as your hair holds its place without becoming sticky or matted
3. Take down your bun - with your head back, carefully take down your bun. We do not want to lose the loose strands of hair around the frame of your face as they effortlessly supply an endearing and youthful touch. Move your finger tips from root to tip just below the crown of the head to loosen the waves in your hair.
4. Backcomb the top section - sectioning of the top section of hair, backcomb your roots ensuring any hair that will be noticeable from our ponytail remains smooth
5. Pull back - pull back the hair into a loose pony, easing away any unsubtle lumps or bumps. Once you are happy with the result tighten the elastic to adjust the height your ponytail will sit at.

*  If you opt for a high ponytail I recommend securing under the ponytail with bobby pins facing the open end upwards and securing under the elastic for maximum hold *

This look combined with a natural complexion is perfect to accompany you and your wardrobe in the transition between Spring and Summer this year as it's convenient if you have little time to get ready and serves a purpose in terms of practicality, if you're rushing from A to B with a busy schedule, as it holds throughout the day.

Let me know how you get on!

Melanie

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