Carolina Herrera Spring 2012: Backstage Hair by Orlando Pita

by Annie Tomlin 1

Sleek ponytails have popped up at shows like Derek Lam, but they were thrown for a loop at Carolina Herrera. To create what he called a "smooth, shiny and frizz-free texture," stylist Orlando Pita for Orlo Salon began by applying Moroccanoil Light to hair, then following up with Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream before blow-drying hair straight. After parting hair in the middle, Pita pulled it into a low ponytail, securing it with an elastic. To create the appearance of thicker hair, he teased the length of the ponytail before tucking it into the elastic. After wrapping a section of hair around the elastic, he finished the look with hairpins and hair spray. Simple, chic, and — best of all — not too hard to re-create at home.