People say ponytails aren't elegant.The pulled-back ponytail is a favorite for dressy events.Since it adds drama to any look, you've probably seen this sleek hairstyle on the runway.It is easy to do.A lot of brushing and styling products is needed to tame hair.If your hair is short, you can always add an extension clip or wrap around your ponytail to add more length.
Step 1: You should blow dry your hair.
It's a good idea to start with clean hair that doesn't have product in it, so you can wash it with a clarifying shampoo.Once you have washed and dried your hair, use a round brush to untangle it as it dries.After you blow dry your hair, you can use a flat iron.
Step 2: Rub your hair with a small amount of hair cream.
Rub your palms together after squeezing the product into your hand.Start near your forehead and work towards the crown of your head by running your palms through your hair.The hair cream can give your hair a glossy look and hold it in place.
Step 3: You should brush your hair with a paddle brush.
You can use a paddle brush to brush from your head to the tips of your hair.Take care of your hair by brushing the sides and top of it.The nylon and boar bristles reduce static in your hair.
Step 4: Take your hair out and put it on the crown of your head.
If you want a sleek ponytail, put your palm against the crown of your head and use a paddle brush.The ponytail should be held in place with one hand.Pull the hair together towards the nape of your neck if you want to make a low ponytail.If you have short hair, a low ponytail is great.
Step 5: Finish your hair with a spray on the brush.
You can protect the shiny, smooth style by spraying the bristles of your paddle brush.After brushing your hair, use the final time to apply the product.The hold that the spray provides means that it keeps the fine hairs from coming loose.It makes your hair bigger.
Step 6: Wrap the bungie tie around the ponytail.
Buy an elastic bungie tie that has a hook on both ends instead of using a circular stretchy hairband.Wrap the bungie around the ponytail a few times.Pull the hair a little to tighten it after hooking the other end into the ponytail.If you don't have an elastic bungie tie, use a regular elastic hairband, but keep the top of your hair smooth as you secure it around the ponytail.You don't have to move your hands as you secure the bungie tie.There are bumps or ridges on your hair.
Step 7: You can protect your hair with a heat resistant spray.
Rub your palms together after squeezing a coin-sized amount of heat resistant serum into your hand.Start by working the product through your hair.If you have a spray, run your fingers through it to distribute the product.Since high heat can dry out and weaken your hair, heat resistant products are important.
Step 8: There is a hot comb near your forehead and temples.
Before pulling your hair back into a ponytail, smooth the shorter hair near your edges.Slowly comb through 1 segment of hair at a time with an electric hot comb set.The hot comb needs to be used through 1 to 2 inches of hair at a time.
Step 9: It's a good idea to use a flat iron.
You can use a flat iron to run through a small section of hair.Start near the ends of your hair.If you repeat this all around your head, you will have smooth hair.Even though you've applied a heat resistant product, it's still a good idea to limit how often you use a flat iron on your hair.
Step 10: Along your edges and roots, apply hair wax or pomade.
You can help your hair lay flat by rubbing hair wax or pomade between your fingers.Next, rub the product on your head.When you pull the back ponytail, you get a sleeker hairstyle.When you're ready to wash it out, use a clarifying shampoo to remove wax from your hair.
Step 11: Attach your hair with a hair tie.
The base of your neck is where your hair should be brushed.Once you've brushed your hair smooth, gather it into a ponytail about 1 inch from your neckline and wrap an elastic hair band around it.If your hair is long enough to pull into a high ponytail, tie it with a band at the crown of your head.
Step 12: Wrap a hair tie around the end of a ponytail.
You can make a simple braid by dividing your hair into 3 equal sections.Wrap a hair tie around the end of the braid to keep it secure.The braid needs to be tight so the weft has something to hold onto.The braid is not visible under the ponytail.
Step 13: To create a ponytail, Wrap a long weft around the braid.
Take an 18 to 30 in (46 to 76 cm) weft of hair that matches the color of your natural hair and push a bobby pin through the edge of 1 end.Wrap the weft around the braid and insert the pin through it.Wrap around until you've used all the weft.Push another pin through the base to keep your ponytail in place.You can choose between wavy, curly, or straight weft.
Step 14: Wrap hair around the base of the ponytail.
If you don't want the elastic hair tie to be visible when you make a ponytail, take a small segment of hair that is hanging from the ponytail and brush it smooth.Wrap the segment around the ponytail and tuck the end under the elastic.You don't want stray hairs sticking out if you secure the end of the segment underneath the ponytail.
Step 15: To smooth hair, apply hair spray to the top of your head.
You can keep your sleek look in place by spraying your hands with hair spray.Put your palms over your hair.Take them towards the ponytail by starting near your forehead.This makes flyaway hairs smooth.If you see ridges, run a fine-toothed comb over the top of your head.
Step 16: The edge control product should be applied to your forehead.
Everyone has hairs on their forehead and temples.You can smooth them down by rubbing edge control product or gel between your thumb and forefinger.You can brush the hairs with your fingers or a toothbrush.The tiny hairs in the direction of the ponytail can be brushed into decorative swirls on your temples.
Step 17: To get the texture you want, Curl or Straighten the ponytail.
When you're done pulling back your hair, look at the ponytail and decide on a style.You can get a wavy, textured style with your curling iron.If you want a sleek look, heat a flat iron and run segments of your ponytail through it so it's completely smooth.If you want to add volume to your hair, apply a texture cream or foam to it.The product makes your hair lift.
Step 18: You can make your ponytail longer by adding hair extensions.
If you have short or thin hair, buy a hair extension that matches the color of your hair.If you want to add volume, you can either braid your ponytail or wrap a portion of the extension around the hairband.If you want a sleek ponytail, use the clip extensions.Wrap the weft around your hair for a longer style.