4 easy steps to a side up do

How-to up do

Follow celebrity stylist Andrew Barton\'s four steps to creating a bun, taken from his new book, Shiny Happy Hair (New Holland Publishers, £12.99)

1. For best results, first wash and blowdry the hair smooth using a round brush and mousse. Create a side parting with a comb then, using your hands, gather all the hair over to the opposite side of the head behind the ear area to make a ponytail. Use a hairband to secure.

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2. Use your fingers to pinch random pieces through the top section to create more volume and texture.

Backcomb the pony

3. Using a bristle brush, backcomb the ponytail in sections. Smooth over the top section with the bristle brush and apply hairspray.

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4. When the desired shape is in place, use kirby grips to secure. Hairspray should be used to give hold and final polish to the shape.