Chic Hairstyles: Part 5

Marley Smith: Period 6

Flipped Over Ponytail

Picture of hairstyle from the book

Looking professional doesn’t just mean the way you dress, the way your hair looks is important too. Recently I have been looking for a way to fix my hair for job interviews and other professional events. When I found this hair style I found a perfect way to achieve the professional put together style I was looking for.

Materials

-hair brush or comb

-elastic hair tie

The hairstyle I chose was something simple but still elegant. The style is called a Flipped Over Ponytail. This gives volume and body to this classic ponytail. It is an accessory in itself, although simple embellishments can be added. The first step to this look is to brush the hair out for any knots. Next you gather the hair into a loose ponytail that sits low on your neck. Then, you use your fingers to make a split above the elastic. Lastly, flip your ponytail through the split above the elastic (Butcher, 23).

My rendition of the Hairstyle

At first, I used a pink elastic to tie the hair with. However, this bright color made the look improper for a professional style. I couldn’t find a way to hide the elastic so I followed a tip in the book. The book states “Use hair elastics that match the color of your hair to keep them inconspicuous (Butcher, 22).” Adding the brown elastic to match the hair was a much easier way to complete the look than trying to hide the elastic.

After completing this look, I learned in order to look the part of a professional, simplicity is the key. A clean cut and simple look is sure to look great. This hairstyle perfectly suits this definition. Overall, I recommend this look to anyone who has medium-long hair. This hairstyle looked great and was the easiest one I’ve had to completed. It took very little effort and less than a minute to complete om myself. 



Would you wear this hairstyle to an interview or professional event?
Do you think that simplicity is a way to look professional?




Butcher, Christina. Braids, Buns, and Twists!: Step-by-Step Tutorials for 82 Fabulous Hairstyles. Chronicle Books, 2013.