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Sam Villa's Hair Hacks: How To Create A Ponytail Side Knot Using Dry Shampoo Paste 05

Updated On 08/09/2025
Sam Villa Hair Hack Ponytail Side Knot THUMB

Are you looking to impress your clients and keep them coming back for more? In this series, Redken Global Artistic Ambassador Sam Villa shares his favorite product & styling secrets! Click to watch, and check back on Sam’s Corner for more tips to help you succeed behind the chair!

In this video, Sam shows us how to create a modern ponytail side knot using Redken's NEW Dry Shampoo Paste 05. Dry Shampoo Paste 05 is a 2-in-1 styler that gives you the texture of a paste, while doubling as a dry shampoo. It’s oil-absorbing, provides hair with separation and added grip, and also gives you re-workable hold.

Follow the simple steps below to create this look!

• Take a small amount of Dry Shampoo Paste 05 and emulsify in your hands

• Work the product through the hair

• Secure a side ponytail with an elastic

• Begin gently pulling pieces at the crown area to create volume 

• Dispense more product and apply to the ponytail section, pancake the ponytail using Dry Shampoo Paste 05

• Take a section on the right side of the ponytail and loop underneath and around to cover your elastic

• Continue looping hair from the right side of the ponytail. Pull hair underneath and around the ponytail and tie. Continue this technique as you work your way down the ponytail. 

• Using a large bobby pin, pin the ponytail knot in place.

And there you have it. Creating amazing styles and visual value is simple when you have the right product!