Last year we couldn't stop talking about the braided faux undercut [1] hairstyle, and now it's getting a Summer-friendly makeover. This part ponytail, part pompadour, part undercut look is perfect for second-day hair. Plus, all your strands are up off the neck, making it ideal for humid days. We've spotted a similar look on celebrities like Iggy Azalea and Selena Gomez [2], but Mario Russo of Salon Mario Russo [3] broke down the look step by step. Re-create it at home with his tips below.
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Step 1
Curl the full head of hair with a large-barrel iron. If you want your ponytail to have loose waves, you can also blow-dry hair using an extralarge round brush.
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Step 2
Tease hair at the crown, making sure to only push hair down once or twice. This step creates a subtle pompadour, but you can also add a stuffing piece to get Iggy's height.
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Step 3
Create one to three cornrows on the side of the head, and secure with clear elastic bands at the ends.
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Step 4
Using a hair tie, gather hair and braids into a ponytail at the crown.
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Step 5
Using a one-inch section of hair from the bottom of the pony, hide the elastic.
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Step 6
Bobby pins can help the hair stay put; just make sure to find bobbies in your hair color.
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Step 7
Create a small pompadour in front using the rattail end of a small comb. Finish the ponytail with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray [11] ($42).
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The Final Look
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The Final Look
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