When it comes to Barbie-core, there’s no shortage of inspo hairstyles. And, right now, this classic half-up, half-down ponytail is all the rage on TikTok. Not to mention it has its own spotlight in the new Barbie movie! 

So since it’s Barbie’s world (and we’re just living in it), we’re showing you exactly how to create this ponytail perfection at home. The secret? Our super luxe volumisers that keep your hair touchable and bouncy – never sticky or crunchy! Check it out!

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Color Wow Xtra Large Hair Volumiser

Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer

First-of-a-kind non-drying volumising technology; no alcohol or salts; instantly thickens; lasts for days

First-of-a-kind non-drying volumising technology; no alcohol or salts; instantly thickens; lasts for days

£24.00

WHY IT'S WOW

  • Free of alcohol, salt, drying resins typically used to create volume
  • Massive volume plus super healthy hair quality
  • Long-lasting
  • Innovative light, frothy formula for weightless volume
  • Heat protection
Style on Steroids ~ Color-Safe Texturizing Spray

Style on Steroids Color-Safe Texturizing Spray

Instant big hair + sexy, long-lasting texture without stiffness

Instant big hair + sexy, long-lasting texture without stiffness

£26.50

WHY IT'S WOW

  • Unique moisturising texture spray won’t dry hair or glue strands together
  • Transparent texturisers won’t cloud or dull colour
  • Gives hair “guts” and long-lasting style memory
  • Non-yellowing
  • Never sticky or stiff
  • Powerful heat protection
This Is How We Roll Hair Rollers

This Is How We Roll Hair Rollers

Get the look of thick, full hair and sexy bombshell style. 12 stay-in-place, self-grip rollers, packed in a convenient storage bag, lift up hair at the crown for major bombshell volume, roll up through lengths for sexy, curvy waves.

Get the look of thick, full hair and sexy bombshell style. 12 stay-in-place, self-grip rollers, packed in a convenient storage bag, lift up hair at the crown for major bombshell volume, roll up through lengths for sexy, curvy waves.

£16.00

WHY IT'S WOW

  • Celeb stylist Chris Appleton’s go-to tools for big, sexy, bombshell volume
  • Clip-free, velcro design holds hair securely without damage or clip “dents”
  • Heat-free styling option means less dehydration, healthier hair

Step by Step

Step 1: Apply Xtra Large throughout damp hair. Working in small sections, blow dry hair then wrap around a roller. Set with Style on Steroids and let cool completely before removing.

Step 2: Create a half-up ponytail, then clip it out of the way. Create a second mini ponytail underneath. 

Step 3: Release the top ponytail. Make an opening and flip the ponytail under itself to create a twist. Then, pull the lower pony through the opening to sit on top.

Step 4: Use a curling iron to shape your face-framing pieces and bangs.

Step 4: Loop your mini braids into each pigtail to finish.