Extensions can bring any hairstyle to the next level. Here, Al Campbell, Sam Villa ambassador and owner of D Alexander Studios transforms this larger-than-life pony using a mix of Sam Villa tools, Mizani products and extensions. "I'm in love with finishes that have a mix of textures—the smooth crown and massive volume of this extended ponytail just screams joy to me," Campbell says.
Tools: Limited Edition Ruby Red Sam Villa Light Professional Ionic Blow Dryer and Signature Series Sleekr® Professional Straightening Iron, paddle brush, tail comb, dry sectioning clips, hair ties/large elastics, bobby pins.
Products: Mizani HRM Humidity Resistant Mist Spray and Mizani HD Shyne.
Accessories: 1-2 bundles of 14” textured/curly hair extensions.
- Start with freshly cleansed and blow-dried hair.
- Smooth hair using the Sleekr Professional Straightening Iron and a tail comb.
- Section hair into 3 sections (1. back/nape; 2. ear to ear/middle/crown; 3. front)
- Use a tail comb to gather hair in the back section into a small ponytail and hold with one hand. Spray Mizani HRM on hair, directionally blow dry and set dry molding in place for the first ponytail.
- Repeat Step 3 for both middle and front sections. Dry molding them to blend with back section. The result should be three overlapping ponytails giving the impression of one.
- With loose hair from the pony create a 3-strand braid and secure with an elastic.
- Secure one end of the bundles weft into the end of the braid near the elastic with a pin (open end up). Wrap weft very taut around the braid until reaching the base of pony and secure with pin (open end down).
- Take about a 1” strand from base of pony and wrap around to disguise the pin and elastic. Use Mizani HRM and blow dryer to dry mold into place. Secure with pins as needed.
- Use a Sam Villa Signature Series Paddle Brush to blend and fluff the pony, starting at the ends working toward the base. Set with Mizani HRM.