| Most current fashion comes directly from the | | | | curls until they dry. |
| runway to the streets, and the 2006 | | | | |
| hairstyles are no exception. When spectators | | | | Brush out the curls and pin portions of the |
| watch the models, they are not only looking | | | | messy bun to your head until you achieve the |
| at the clothes they are wearing, but also | | | | desired style. Leave one curl pinned to cover |
| their hairstyles, which is also an important | | | | the base of the ponytail. |
| component of their entire look. Judging from | | | | |
| todays models, 2006 hairstyles emphasize | | | | Tease out hair from the side if you want |
| casual elegance with some sassy touches here | | | | tendrils. Curls these, if desired. |
| and there. | | | | |
| | | | For a straight messy bun, use a flat iron |
| Most of these looks involve hair that is | | | | rather than a curling iron. |
| pulled up with smooth sides or messy | | | | |
| tendrils. Loose waves and curls seem to be | | | | The elegant pony, always in fashion, has been |
| making a comeback in 2006 hairstyles, not | | | | enjoying the spotlight in fashion shows as an |
| that the super-straight sedu look is out of | | | | ideal 2006 hairstyle. Elegant ponies are |
| fashion yet. Still, if you want to stand out | | | | placed lower on the head, close the nape of |
| from the crowd with the most trendy 2006 | | | | the neck. Make the side smooth or tease out a |
| hairstyles, it might pay to put just a bit of | | | | few tendrils, if desired. Use a finishing |
| wave into your medium or long locks. | | | | spray for extra shine. You may want to |
| | | | transform your elegant pony into a classy |
| The casual elegance of the 2006 hairstyles | | | | chignon by curling the pony and tucking it |
| can be sleek or sassy. One popular look for | | | | into the elastic. Let the chignon hang |
| this year is the messy bun, which can be | | | | freely, or pin it to the nape of your neck. |
| created several ways. | | | | |
| | | | Just when you though it was safe to throw |
| Shampoo and condition hair, preferably the | | | | away your curling iron, be prepared for |
| day before an occasion, since freshly | | | | subtle waves and loose curls for long to |
| shampooed ponies are more difficult to deal | | | | medium 2006 hairstyles. You can create more |
| with. | | | | body in your hair by using a body building |
| | | | shampoo and conditioner. Large curls can be |
| Add leave-in conditioner or mousse to your | | | | created by putting in large curlers (hot |
| hair | | | | curlers or the foam curlers for wet hair) or |
| | | | using a large-barreled curling iron. When you |
| Blow dry your hair with a large, round brush | | | | dry your hair, use a large, round brush to |
| | | | coax your hair into large curls or waves. |
| Gather your hair into a neat pony tail, | | | | Ironically, your flat iron can be used to |
| smoothing in the sides. Fasten with an | | | | create subtle waves and curls if you wrap |
| elastic that is the same shade as your hair. | | | | sections of hair around it. Dont go |
| | | | overboard, though. Straight hair is still the |
| Divide your pony into three sections and, | | | | in style, and loose curls and waves are a |
| with a large or small barreled curling iron | | | | highlight, rather than the main focus, of |
| (depending on how curly your want your messy | | | | 2006 hairstyles. |
| bun to be) curl the sections and pin them | | | | |