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    How to Create A Pristine Pony

    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.

    Check out Aveda.co.uk for even more info.

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