Joy Sprenger isn't exactly doing her ponytail wrong. But she could be doing it a whole lot better. We asked New York City hairstylist Antonio Prieto to show this 43-year-old working mom how a little extra effort can turn the quintessential afterthought hairstyle into a chic statement (that will still stay out of her way all day).
You don't have to be a pro to create these looks. All you need is celebrity hairstylist Timothy C. Johnson's new book, Red Carpet Hair, and a can of hairspray.