Queen Latifah and Carrie Underwood belt it out in ponytails at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Florida on February 7, 2010. Photos: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images, Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com
Queen Latifah and
Carrie Underwood may have kicked off
Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Florida last night by singing soulful renditions of "America the Beautiful" and the National Anthem, but it wasn't just their powerful voices that caught our attention.
These two
divas proved that they could hang with the guys and still hold it down for the girls with their pumped up
ponytails.
This simple, yet chic
hairstyle is the perfect 'do for attending a sporting event -- you'll spend less time worrying about
flyaways and spend more time cheering on your favorite team and high-fiving your neighbor.
We love how Latifah accentuated her sleek,
pompadour ponytail with glowing skin,
purple eyeshadow and berry lips. And Underwood's voluminous
ponytail is champion-worthy with a fresh face and
lush lashes.
What do you think about the
songstresses hairstyles?
Need a go-to ponytail for day, night, or the office? In the gallery below,
Danielle Caputo, celebrity hairstylist, shows us three glam styles you can do at home.
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Hair Basics: Ponytails
The Wrapped Pony
It's that easy! You can dress this sleek ponytail up or down.
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Need a go-to ponytail for day, night, or the office? Danielle Caputo, celebrity hairstylist, shows us three glam styles you can do at home.
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Style One: The Wrapped Pony
Part hair on either side, using the iris of your eye as your guide to where it should go.
Tip: Use the edge of a comb to ensure a straight line.
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Pull Back
Pull hair directly back to the center of the head: "Brushing hair directly back off the face complements everyone's face shape," says Danielle. Secure the ponytail with an elastic.
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Perfect Your Pony
Get rid of any fly-aways by spraying hair with a light hairspray and gently smoothing through fine-tooth comb.
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Wrap the Elastic
"When you finish the ponytail, it looks more polished to cover the elastic with your own hair," suggests Danielle. Take a small piece at the bottom of your ponytail.
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The Vanishing Act
Wrap the strand of hair all the way around the elastic several times until you have about an inch left.
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Secure with a Pin
Tuck the end of the strand underneath your ponytail and secure with a bobby pin or straight pin.
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The Wrapped Pony
It's that easy! You can dress this sleek ponytail up or down.
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Style Two: The Twisted Pony
Start by gathering the hair low at the nape of the neck.
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Secure Hair
Secure it with an elastic, then gently pull the elastic down a bit to leave a few inches of space above.
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How to Do a Side Ponytail
An Interview with Ponytail
