How to Tie a Posh Ponytail Like Claire Danes and Kerry Washington

Learn how to recreate this easy SAG Awards hairstyle!

By Sydne Summer Jan 29, 2013 8:00 PMTags
Claire Danes, Kerry WashingtonJason Merritt/WireImage

While sideswept hair was the top trend of the night at the SAG Awards, it certainly isn’t the easiest ‘do to recreate. Luckily, a posh ponytail is.

Kerry Washington and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama winner Claire Danes showed off their shoulders with effortless updos.

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To get the look start with dirty hair—the more texture the better!

Pull your locks back into a low or medium ponytail and secure with an elastic.

Then, take a one-inch piece of hair from the bottom of your ponytail and wrap around the elastic, securing with two bobby pins.

Add a spritz of hairspray for good measure, and voila! You’re ready for your red carpet moment.

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