Marley Smith: Period 6
Flipped Over Ponytail
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| 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).
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| 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.
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.
I personally love doing my hair but struggle with finding hairstyles that work well with my thin hair. I would wear this hairstyle because it adds volume to your hair and is very professional. I do think simplicity is a way to look professional because things that aren't simple tend to distract other people and draw attention to you. Does the look still look good if it is a bit looser? Does it make the twist bigger or just look messy?
ReplyDeleteThank you Julianna! I'm glad to hear that you like this hairstyle. To answer your question I think the hairstyle also looks nice when its looser. The twist becomes bigger but does not look messy, it just adds more volume.
DeleteHi Marley, I loved this post! The hairstyle turned out great and I definitely think you could wear it to a professional event. It's very neat and gives the look of being put together. Personally, I believe simplicity is a way to look professional because you look more put together. When your hair looks messy, you look less professional and people may not take you as seriously. What is your favorite hairstyle to wear to a professional/fancy event? Great post!
ReplyDeleteThank you Grace! I'm glad you found my post interesting. To answer your question my favorite hairstyle to wear is either this one or a simple braid. Both of those hairstyles look simple but still elegant for professional events.
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