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    Stella McCartney has Aveda's global creative director Antoinette Beenders to thanks for the super chic, low ponytails that featured at her Pre-fall 2015 show. 'Stella wanted beautiful, squeaky clean hair to complement her collection,' she reveals. Steal her technique below to recreate the look yourself.

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    Stella McCartney has Aveda's global creative director Antoinette Beenders to thanks for the super chic, low ponytails that featured at her Pre-fall 2015 show. 'Stella wanted beautiful, squeaky clean hair to complement her collection,' she reveals. Steal her technique below to recreate the look yourself.

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    Stella McCartney has Aveda's global creative director Antoinette Beenders to thanks for the super chic, low ponytails that featured at her Pre-fall 2015 show. 'Stella wanted beautiful, squeaky clean hair to complement her collection,' she reveals. Steal her technique below to recreate the look yourself.

    Mist clean, towel-dried hair with Aveda Pure Abundance™ Style Prep.

    With a fine tooth comb, blow dry hair back and away from the face.

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    Clip the top section of hair up. Loosely curl the under section over a one inch thick curling tong. Pull and twist the curls to loosen and create natural waves. Set with a mist of Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray.

    Gather all the hair into a loose ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure with a band that matches your hair colour.

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    Warm five drops of Aveda Dry Remedy™ Daily Moisturizing Oil in your hand and gently muss up the ends of the ponytail and the top of the hair, for a natural messy finish with added shine. Finally, set with a mist of Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray.

    Whether you fear the frizz or dream of smooth, straight locks, find out how YOU can get your dream hair with Aveda and Marie Claire.

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