The ponytail is not only a practical way to keep hair off the face, but also a stylish element. This guide will help you make a basic ponytail and add some extra flair to this classic hairstyle. Follow the steps.
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Wavy Low Tail
Step 1. Use a 32mm iron to curl the ends of your hair
You have to create some volume in waves.
Open the curls with your fingers to prevent them from tangling
Step 2. With your fingers, make a middle row
Gather your hair at the nape of the neck.
- This type of tail needs to stay messy and soft, so use your hands instead of a brush and comb.
- Leave, in front of the ears, some free locks of hair, to avoid having a too refined look. You need to get a disheveled effect, so the more free locks there are, the better.
Step 3. Tie your hair with a rubber band
Rotate the elastic after the first round to create a figure 8, then slip the tail into the new hole. Continue until the tail is tight enough.
You can add extra volume to your hair by spraying it with a seawater solution
Method 2 of 5: Lateral Tail
Step 1. Spray your hair with a volumizing root product before starting
This type of product is used to add volume and body to your hair.
- Volumizing products contain a blend of resins that support and give volume to your hairstyle, and are strong and long-lasting, while leaving your hair soft.
- You can find these sprays in any supermarket, in the hair care department.
Step 2. Blow-dry your hair to create even more volume
If that's still not enough, you can backcomb your hair.
Step 3. Pull the hair to the side of the head, towards the neck
You have just made a "side line", which compared to the central parting is on the right or left on the head.
Don't worry about keeping your hair tidy and tidy. This hairstyle is best if it looks messy, and is ideal on the beach
Step 4. Use a thin rubber band to tie the hair
In this way the effect will remain messy. Follow the steps above to tie your hair into a ponytail, and that's it.
Method 3 of 5: Messy Tail
Step 1. With your hands, gather the hair on your head
Again, the hairstyle must be rebellious, to create a sexy and wild look.
- Keep the hair at the nape of the neck very tight as you pull it up.
- To create an even more messy look, tease medium sized strands of hair. To backcomb, just comb the hair backwards, going towards the head. This could cause knots to form.
Step 2. Tie your hair with a rubber band and tighten
Make sure that the elastic is positioned more towards the top of the head than towards the nape of the neck.
Step 3. Take a nice lock of hair from the back of the ponytail and braid it
Now wrap the braid around the elastic to hide it.
Method 4 of 5: Voluminous Base Tail
Step 1. Blow dry your hair, then separate a section of hair from the front of your head
Help yourself with a comb.
- Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb to remove any knots. This way the hair will be easier to style, and the result will be neater.
- If you have short or layered hair, a high ponytail may not be ideal. However, you can achieve a similar result by helping to hold your hair up with bobby pins.
Step 2. Lift the hair from the upper back of the head
Use a comb to lightly tease them on the back.
Step 3. Also back the strand that you separated at the beginning
The area above the forehead is where there should be more volume.
Work in 1-2cm sections, working forward
Step 4. Comb your hair back as you like
For those with long hair, both a low and a high ponytail will work.
For those with short hair, a low ponytail is recommended, even if you can make a high ponytail with the help of hairpins
Step 5. Tie your hair into a ponytail with the elastic, as usual
Place the elastic at the top or bottom, wherever you prefer.
- It is very important that the hair in the nape area is well pulled. This will prevent strands from falling out of the ponytail.
- Spray some hairspray on the rebellious “hairs” to keep them down. Push the tail up to tighten it further.
Step 6. Wrap a section of hair around the elastic so that it is no longer visible
In this way you will get a beautiful and natural hairstyle.
For a refined low ponytail, spray the end of the ponytail with hairspray, then smooth it with your hands for a smoother effect. You can also use a hair oil to add shine to the ponytail
Method 5 of 5: Combining Braids and Tails
Step 1. Make a two strand braid, before gathering the hair into a ponytail
Once the braid is finished, tie the end with an elastic.
This will serve to add a special touch to the queue, instead of just focusing on volume
Step 2. Make a ponytail with a waterfall braid
This hairstyle is slightly more complicated, but it's worth it, because the end result really hits. With a waterfall braid, everyone will turn to look at you.
- A waterfall braid is a braid that falls from the top to the bottom of the head diagonally.
- Even a simple waterfall braid is prettier and stands out more than a simple ponytail. The elaborate hairstyles not only create a beautiful pattern in your hair, but they have personality.
Step 3. Style your hair in a French braid
The French braid is easier than the waterfall braid; it's more like the two strand braid.
- The main difference between the two-strand braid and the French braid is that the latter starts from the forehead and continues to the nape of the neck in a single pattern.
- You can make a single French braid that goes from the forehead to the nape, or you can do two, starting from the sides of the head and joining at the back in a single braid.
- You can also make yourself a French braid, then roll the end of the braid back on itself, creating a French bun. This hairstyle is ideal for keeping your hair up when you play sports, or it is simply a trendy hairstyle.
Advice
- There are different types of ponytails
- You can make a ponytail for any occasion, not just for playing sports; it's trendy!
