Our pal Reagan Baker is a genius in the case of all issues hair. Again by widespread demand, she’s right here to advocate a straightforward search for journeys. “I wish to wash my hair as little as doable once I’m away,” says Reagan. “As an alternative, I do braids and ponytails to make it last more.” Right here’s how…
1. First, prep your hair. A texturizing spray works as each a dry shampoo and a volumizer, including raise on the root. This fashion, your hair may have some good texture whenever you pull it again. “I like this product so, a lot. It actually does work higher than anything,” Reagan says. “It’s the distinction between once I use a product and fake it’s doing one thing, and utilizing this one which does precisely what it says.”
2. Subsequent, put your hair in a excessive ponytail and tie it with a hair elastic. A great way to search out the proper not-too-high, not-too-low top is to make use of your chin as a reference level and go up diagonally from there. Utilizing a brush will make the horse actually easy, however Reagan suggests simply raking your fingers by your hair to get some quantity on the roots. She loves when issues are a little bit imperfect (and we love her for that!).
3. Take a small piece of hair and wrap it across the base of the ponytail to cowl the elastic and pin it down. “It makes it look nicer when you possibly can’t see the ponytail holder,” says Reagan.
4. Now, divide the ponytail into two equal sections.
5-6. Take a small strand from the surface of first part and cross it over to affix the within of the second part; then do the identical (in reverse) with the second part. When you take an excessive amount of, it can appear like an everyday braid, so the smaller the strands, the extra fishtail layers you’ll get. “Simply proceed to do this without end,” says Reagan. “Fishtail braids are actually easy to do, however they’re a little bit of a time dedication. You’ve obtained to have some persistence, and it’s an incredible arm exercise!”
7. Tie the tip with a hair elastic.
8. So as to add a little bit extra texture, rub the hair in entrance between your fingers and pull just a few strands out to border your face. Flippantly tug and pull outward on the braid in just a few locations so as to add some motion — however not too many, Reagan cautions, as a result of fishtail braids can get messy actually shortly. When you’re completed, a light-weight mist of flexible hairspray will make your fashion final.
Et voila! Breezy, travel-ready magnificence, for wherever life could take you. “For hair, Oribe makes a very superior travel kit that has smaller sized variations of all the pieces you want,” Reagan provides.
Thanks a lot, Reagan! For the curious, Reagan is carrying her favourite mascara, highlighter, tinted moisturizer and lip balm.
P.S. Extra hair tutorials, together with three twisted buns and a messy side ponytail.
(Images by Ana Gambuto for Cup of Jo. Styling and modeling by Reagan Baker. This put up is sponsored by Nordstrom, which has an unbelievable magnificence choice, and the place delivery and returns are at all times free. Thanks for supporting the manufacturers that help Cup of Jo.)
