If your hair is on the long side (at least long enough to pull into a pony without getting that little stub tail), then try this look:

Step 1: Apply an anti-frizz product (try Paul Labrecque Curly Style, $24) to your hair, whether it’s straight or curly.



Step 2: If your hair is straight, blow dry it with a round or paddle brush for extra smoothness. If your hair is curly, apply a curl-enhancing gel or cream (like Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious Defining Creme, $27) and either air dry or dry with a diffuser.



Step 3: Pull hair back into a ponytail. It doesn’t have to be super-tight, but you don’t want a lot of loose strands falling out either.



Step 4: For that extra polish that makes a ponytail job interview worthy, take a strand of hair and wrap it around your hair elastic neatly, then pin the ends underneath the pony. You can also add a conservative-looking headband if you want.



Step 5: Run a smoothing product or shine serum over your hair if it needs some extra sleekness.