Tessi Wood: Clover Shamrock Saint Patrick's Day Hairstyle

A fun style for Saint Patrick's Day. Or just if you are feeling like you need a little luck :) This style takes a bit longer. It took me about 13 minutes, so be sure to plan accordingly. It is definitely an intermediate style, so don't feel bummed if you can't get it on the first try. I honestly could use some practice myself! This is not a style I do often, but it is fun to know!

Start with a side part and damp hair in the crown section.
Take a diagonal 2 inch section from forehead to part line
Secure with an elastic at the center back of the section.
Take another diagonal 2 inch section from temple to part line.
Split in half lengthwise.
Secure the right section with an elastic close to the center line.
Secure the left section close to the center line as well.
Take the Topsy Tail tool (linked below)
Put the pointed end underneath the front ponytail.
Poke it through and then pull the ponytail through the loop.
Pull the pointed end until the loop comes through the other side.
With the next ponies we will repeat, but watch carefully which direction I put the pointed end.
Put it underneath the ponytail closest to the center line.
Comb through the ponytails and add water and spray gel (linked below)
Take the first pony and split into two.
Twist both pieces away from each other. Keep twisting until the hair starts to curl on itself.
Form a heart to the size you desire. Hold the hair at the point of the heart
Pull the pieces straight upwards and then add an elastic at that point.
Repeat with the other two ponies.
Now carefully add an elastic to secure all three hearts together at the same point of where the other elastics are.
Adjust the three hearts until they sit where they need to form the shamrock.
If desired, cut the three previous elastics off (do not pull them, use small scissors or a seam ripper like in the tutorial linked below)
Take the hair about 2 inches above the ear and secure in an elastic behind the shamrock.
Gently secure the shamrock to the ponytail behind it.
Add our signature messy bun or toddler messy bun. Find the tutorials for those at the links below.