Shakira's ladylike 'do. Photo: Getty Images
Shakira is famed for her wildly
curly locks.
Which is why we paid extra attention to the lady like 'do the singer sported at the
AMA's - they were so totally different from her usual look. We love it when stars step out of their
comfort zones!
This is a perfect, easy hair style for those holiday parties, since it's so flattering: "Brushing hair directly back off the face complements everyone's face shape," says hairstylist
Danielle Caputo.
But the key to the look is this: "When you finish the ponytail, it looks more polished to cover the elastic with your own hair," she says.
Take it from us, the hair gurus agree on this detail: Just last week celebrity hairstylist and salon owner
Ted Gibson told us "Nothing is worse than a visible elastic in a ponytail. Nothing." We gulped as we covertly turned our head to hide our own
very visible pony tail holder.
We'll be copping Shakira's style, and following the steps, below!
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Hair Basics: Ponytails
Learn how to score Shakira's pony tail!
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Need a go-to ponytail for day, night, or the office? Danielle Caputo, celebrity hairstylist, shows us three glam styles you can do at home.
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Style One: The Wrapped Pony
Part hair on either side, using the iris of your eye as your guide to where it should go.
Tip: Use the edge of a comb to ensure a straight line.
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Pull Back
Pull hair directly back to the center of the head: "Brushing hair directly back off the face complements everyone's face shape," says Danielle. Secure the ponytail with an elastic.
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Perfect Your Pony
Get rid of any fly-aways by spraying hair with a light hairspray and gently smoothing through fine-tooth comb.
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Wrap the Elastic
"When you finish the ponytail, it looks more polished to cover the elastic with your own hair," suggests Danielle. Take a small piece at the bottom of your ponytail.
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The Vanishing Act
Wrap the strand of hair all the way around the elastic several times until you have about an inch left.
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Secure with a Pin
Tuck the end of the strand underneath your ponytail and secure with a bobby pin or straight pin.
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The Wrapped Pony
It's that easy! You can dress this sleek ponytail up or down.
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Style Two: The Twisted Pony
Start by gathering the hair low at the nape of the neck.
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Secure Hair
Secure it with an elastic, then gently pull the elastic down a bit to leave a few inches of space above.
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that one 11-25-2009 @ 12:01PM
Wow, I can feel the hate in the air...thats just crazy to me wth???
B. Taylor 11-24-2009 @ 3:12PM
First of all, it is not a flattering style for everyone! This is not the look for anyone with a very wide or round face, or for someone with a larger nose. And second, IT'S SHAKIRA FOR HEAVEN"S SAKE! The woman would still look good if she went bald.
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KC 11-24-2009 @ 5:15PM
...ITS JUST A FREAKIN PONY TAIL!!!!
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# 1 STUNNA 11-24-2009 @ 6:27PM
And fat too. 1stunna.com
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Deb 11-24-2009 @ 10:36PM
She is just so in shape and knock out gorgeous on top of starting schools in S Americea for girls so they may be educated wtg Shakira
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amy 11-25-2009 @ 2:55AM
Meh, it's ok. Still doesn't change the fact that her singing sounds like a goat bleating.
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kristene 12-01-2009 @ 5:32AM
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she has always been my faviourite damn why she always loooks so sexy while shaking her hip along hmmmmmmmm
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intrudere 11-27-2009 @ 10:28PM
fine
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