Just like that, four years have passed by and it is almost time to welcome the Olympic Games back onto our televisions and into our everyday conversations. I won't pretend for one moment, that I am an all knowing sporty type (football in both forms is all I know) and live for the Olympics - I don't - but I do enjoy watching the opening ceremony; all the pomp, circumstance and of course the glamour. I find myself glued to the t.v screen wondering how some of the teams can march around an asphalt pitch in 5 inch heels without as much as a grimace who has the best tracksuit and of course wondering who was on hand to style the hair and make-up. You didn't expect anything less from me, now did you?
I can answer two of the above questions for you: one of the most stylish tracksuits you will see at the Olympic Games will belong to Team GB; once again Stella McCartney has designed the official Adidas "uniform", a stylish, bold statement that is a perfect nod to all four nations within the UK. A full Adidas x Stella McCartney tracksuit will set you back a whopping £105, as such you may be more content with styling your hair in a sporty, easy-to-do and wear look that was centre stage today at the kit unveiling, which was the handy-work of Aveda.
Aveda Guest Artist, Paul Knights, created a high performance yet classic hair style for British 2016 Olympic team uniform's first public appearance. “We wanted to create a wearable style that complemented the innovative sports technology designs,” said Knights. “Our goal was to help the athletes perform better than ever than before with a little assistance from Aveda Thickening Tonic to add the right bulk and grip needed to set the style.”
Think a super-slick, low slung, ponytail that rests comfortable on the nape of your neck - a great second day style when your hair has a little more grit and natural resistance. The real key to achieving this look, is to put in the effort and take the time to blow dry the hair straight; patience, small sections, a medium heat and a hair-dryer nozzle are all you really need. For an a little grown up glamour that will take you from the office to the gym with ease, instead of using a standard hair tie to secure the style, wrap a piece of hair around the body of the ponytail and finish with a sturdy grip.
The great thing about this style - aside from looking super polished - is that it is stress free, anyone with medium to long hair can create this at home and unlike a top knot or high ponytail, it is damage free. You can even sleep in it and embrace, the next day slightly grungy-less-than perfect yet pretty style if you are forever hitting the snooze button.
I may not have the abs of an Olympian but at least I can have the ponytail.
I only watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics so I'm excited to see all of the British team walking out in their uniform. Stella McCartney has done an amazing job again!
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