Be A Ponytail Pro With Nicky Clarke

THERE was a time when scraping your hair back into a ponytail could only mean three words: Bad Hair Day.

Thankfully, the latest cycle of hair trends has meant that tying it up is the new wearing it down. Yes - the humble ponytail has made an uncomplicated comeback with everyone from Marc Jacobs to Christopher Kane and Gucci pulling hair down low on the A/W catwalks, according to fashion bible Vogue. 

But if you want your pony to look as clever as it does on the catwalks, your old scrunchie just won’t suffice.

Help is at hand by none other than the UK’s most iconic hair brand: Nicky Clarke. Warren Holmes is International Creative Director at Nicky Clarke and knows a thing or two about a ponytail or two.

Here, he shows and tells us how to create the ultimate low pony with a deep side parting and plenty of volume and texture for a modern take on this classic, vintage style...

If a top knot is more up your street, Warren also has a way of adapting this look from a high pony using a four-way plait (not as hard as it sounds) for a look which wouldn’t look out of place at the Oscars. Again, Warren uses techniques to keep it fresh and young looking. More ballerina beauty and less nun bun really....

Queen of effortless style, Sienna Miller is our third inspiration. In this tutorial Warren creates a high pony with a glamourous twist. Warren originally created this look on Sienna Miller when she attended a Matthew Williamson party. Get her look.

Still stuck? Book in at Nicky Clarke’s Manchester salon to be shown how to recreate these styles on your own hair. They’ll have you en-trend in no time...

To make an appointment at the new Nicky Clarke salon at Spinningfields, Manchester, simply call 0844 884 2444 or click here to view their latest offer for a cut and finish for just £30.