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How-To: The Twisted Pony

by Anne Moratto | May 30, 2019

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Neal Malek is a member of the Pravana Collective and based in Orlando, Florida.

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This style can be worn in a variety of ways for casual and formal occasions including proms, weddings, girls night out and more.

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Pravana

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Neal Malek is a member of the Pravana Collective and based in Orlando, Florida.

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Pravana

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This style can be worn in a variety of ways for casual and formal occasions including proms, weddings, girls night out and more.

Photo courtesy of

Pravana

A classic ponytail is always in style, and there are so many fun ways that stylists can add their own flare to the look. Watch how PRAVANA COLLECTIVE’s Neal Malek (@nealmhair) shares his pro tips and tricks to create his take: the twisted pony.

Products used:

POLISH & ReUNITE SPLIT END MENDER and FRESH DRY SHAMPOO

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