Hairstyle How-To: Sleek Evening Ponytail

This no-fuss, sophisticated style is easy to create at home and works well for both the office and all of your after-work events. Get more hair inspiration here.

By Danilo, Pantene celebrity hairstylist

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A ponytail is a quick style that can be enhanced with jeweled combs or decorative pins. Since more attention will be drawn to your face, complement this simple style by playing up your eyes.

1. Prep hair

In the shower, use Pantene Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner to get hair shiny and clean.

2. Build your foundation

Towel-dry wet hair, then apply Smooth Humidity Protection Leave-in Cream from the tips toward the roots. Blow-dry and straighten with a flatiron to seal the cuticle for ultra-sleek strands.

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3. Add volume

Brush hair into a high center position above ears (not on top of the head) and secure with a hooked elastic. Keep in mind for evening that adding height and volume will do wonders to transform your ponytail from casual to glam.

4. Play hide and seek

Take a small amount of hair from the tail and wrap around the base to hide the hair elastic and pin in place.

5. Smooth it out

Use a dime-size amount of Smooth Anti-Frizz Serum to smooth flyaways and add additional gloss.

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6. Dress it up

Add a broad evening headband or hair wrap for a special touch. If headbands aren't your thing, use an embellished hair tie with rhinestones or a pretty flower.
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