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Messy Braided Pony (in 8 easy steps)

 Step One: Section out the front part of your hair for braiding. If you have bangs, no problem, just keep them in the section (you will braid them back).
 
 Step Two: Tie hair that wont be braided back (just makes things easier).
 Step Three: French braid section of hair along the hairline.
 Step Four: Pin braid at the back of neck. Make secure (I typically use 1-2 bobby pins)
 Step Five: Once braid is pinned, gather remaining hair and braid end in pony tail at the nape of your neck. Secure with elastic band.
 Step Six: Pull some pieces around the face and also pull hair upward out of band. This will give a voluminous look and make the pony tail a bit messy. If you pull too much, simply pin it back down. 
 Step Seven: Along the face line and braid, pull the braid wide to create a fuller look.
 
Step Eight: Wrap hair around the elastic and pin secure. 
 
Today I wanted to share a simple and fun hairstyle with y’all. In just eight easy steps, you can create this messy look which I have worn everywhere from the gym to the office. I love the look of a messy hairdo every now and again and I say for this one the messier the better!
 
I really want to start incorporating more hair into this little blog again. I used to do it when I first started out and it just became so time consuming. Hopefully Ill post a hairstyle at least every other week! I plan to share some products I’ve been using lately and two of them are these Head and Shoulders products. I typically buy expensive shampoo since I color treat my hair, but my husband uses these products and every now and again Ill use them. I am really impressed with their new fresh scent technology- it smells great and makes my hair feel great too (and dandruff free!). Plus, my husband loves them, so they are a definite staple in our home! 
 
Also, not sure if anyone is a big Sophia Vergara fan, but Head and Shoulders is currently hosting a sweepstakes to meet her! Read how to enter below!
 

  1. For a chance to meet Sofia Vergara, follow @HeadShoulders on Twitter and post a photo of your gorgeous, flake-free hair tagging #PartOfOurFamily #sweeps and @HeadShoulders
  2. Sweepstakes kicks off Monday, August 18 and will run until September 1

Winner will have the opportunity to meet Sofia at an upcoming Head & Shoulders advertising shoot. 

 
Have a good day y’all and thanks as always for reading! It is SO VERY MUCH appreciated!
 
xoxox

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Comments

  1. AvatarShannon Jenkins says

    Omg love!! I'm still getting used to the Dutch French braid! My hands are so use to the normal one it's hard to reverse! But this looks so adorable on you!

    <3 Shannon
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  5. AvatarMakeMeUpMia says

    I am definitely going to be trying this, beautiful! Your hair looks like the perfect hair haha, like Kate from The Small Things Blog. I might be a tad jealous 😉