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CURLY PONYTAIL

Looking for the perfect hairstyle that combines the best of both worlds? The curly ponytail is the perfect compromise between an up-do and a down-do. It's voluminous and textured at the back, yet swept clean off the face for a sleek and stylish look that's perfect for any occasion. Plus, it's the perfect base to create updo hairstyles for work!


To achieve this look, start by creating loose, textured curls with the ghd curve® creative curl wand. Then, pull your hair back into a low, on-trend ponytail, leaving some hair loose at the front to frame your face and add to the "mid-way" look. This curly ponytail hairstyle is perfect for winter walks or parties alike, and you can even accessorize with some beads or pins for an extra festive look.


With loose, textured curls and a low, on-trend ponytail, it's a versatile hairstyle that's perfect for any occasion. Follow our easy curly hair tutorial to achieve the perfect curly messy ponytail at home, and accessorize with some beads or pins for an extra festive touch. Get ready to turn heads with this stylish and easy-to-achieve look!

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HOW TO CREATE THE CURLY PONYTAIL

1. Prep hair with ghd curl hold spray

2. Section the hair

3. Place the ghd curve® creative curl wand under the hair

4. Wrap hair around the barrel

5. Release the curl into hand

6. Curl the next section in the alternate direction

7. Continue curling around the head

8. Dress out hair with a comb

9. Pull hair into a pony

10. Pull on the hair around the head to loosen

11. Hide hair elastic

12. Finish with accessories

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GHD CURLY EVER AFTER - CURL HOLD SPRAY

R380,00

GHD CURVE® CREATIVE CURL WAND

R3 200,00

STEP BY STEPS

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PREP HAIR WITH GHD CURL HOLD SPRAY

Apply ghd curl hold spray throughout the hair
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SECTION THE HAIR

Section hair at the back of the head from ear to ear

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PLACE THE GHD CURVE® CREATIVE CURL WAND UNDER THE HAIR

On a sub-section, place the ghd curve® creative curl wand under the hair, pointing downwards
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WRAP HAIR AROUND THE BARREL

Twist wrap the hair around the barrel and hold for 5 – 8 seconds
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RELEASE THE CURL INTO THE HAND

Release the curl into hand and allow to cool and set for 3 seconds

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CURL THE NEXT SECTION IN THE ALTERNATE DIRECTION

On the next section, place the ghd curve® creative curl wand on top of the hair in order to alternate the direction of the curl

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CONTINUE CURLING AROUND THE HEAD

Continue curling the hair remembering to alternating direction of the curl for a more textured finish

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DRESS OUT HAIR WITH A COMB

Once all the hair is curled, comb through with the ghd detangling comb to break up the texture

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PULL HAIR INTO A PONY

Pull the hair back into a low pony, leaving a 2inch deep section at either side of the face loose

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PULL ON THE HAIR AROUND THE HEAD TO LOOSEN

Gently pull on the hair around the head to loosen, make the style wider, and add texture

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HIDE HAIR ELASTIC

Take a section of hair from and wrap it around the base of the pony to hide the hair elastic, securing in place with hair grips

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FINISH WITH ACCESSORIES

For an extra festive touch, adorn with beads or pearl pins