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    Eva Longoria's Long Ponytail Is Oh-So-Easy to DIY

    With the help of her hairstylist, of course.

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    By Sophia Vilensky
    Published 5 January 2024 In News

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    Awards season is here! And thank goodness, because there's nothing like major red carpet glam to push the January blues away.

    Starting off strong on Thursday, January 4, celebrities took to the Californian desert to attend the Palm Springs Film Festival. While there were so many gorgeous beauty details at play during the event, one in particular stuck out—partially because it was practically begging to be recreated at home. The hairstyle of choice? A slick-yet-voluminous ponytail worn by the lovely Eva Longoria that swayed side to side as she made her way along the step-and-repeat.

    Longoria's perfect pony was the creation of celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, who used SWAY Hair Extensions to get the lengthy look. Before the Flamin' Hot director put her dress on, Giannetos snapped a few photos of his work, posting them to Instagram with the caption, "The best way to start 2024 w the most beautiful inside and out."

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    Obviously, Giannetos had ponytails on the brain. Earlier in the day, he'd posted an old TikTok tutorial where he shared his tips for getting a voluminous updo with only a hair tie. The trick? Brush your hair in an upward direction before grabbing your tie. Twist and secure the ponytail three times with the tie, then pause.

    "Before the fourth time, I'm going to split the ponytail in half and secure it there," shares Giannetos in the quick-but-so-helpful clip. "Voila! Extra-voluminous and extra-sexy."

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    As luck would have it, he also shared a video of Longoria before her event, showing the full body of the evening's 'do. (And her sultry makeup, created by Elan Bongiorno with a full face of L'Oréal products).

    "Ahh, I've gotta go," says the UnbeliEVAble Entertainment CEO in the clip, before rushing to (likely) put on her stringy, cream lace gown from Ashi Studio's FW23 Couture Collection.

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    Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.

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