How to: A Ponytail With OOMPH
Something about a simple ponytail just screams Summer. So why do they always end up looking a bit frumpy, or last-minute? Follow these easy tips on how to give that boring pony a little oomph, and you’ll be out the door and ready for any event in no time. Wear this to work, the pool, or a night out. A pretty pony is just a quick, easy tutorial away.
Begin by pulling back the top/crown of your hair, just like you were going to put it in a half up. Start one side at a time, and bobby pin each side into place. After inserting a bobby pin, add one more on top of the other, securing it in place firmly. Crossing bobby pins in your hair is always extra security, and helps to keep fine hair in place. Repeat on the other side.
Pull your hair back into a regular ponytail, and secure it in place with an elastic band. Aim to secure your tail right where you pinned back the crown, hiding the bobby pins.
Holding the band in place, insert a rat-tail comb, pen, or even a fork (whatever you have laying around), and begin to loosen the crown of your ponytail.
By doing this, you are creating volume through the top of your hair, giving it that extra oomph.
When you are done, grab the very top of your ponytail, right outside of the band, and the very bottom. Give it a couple tugs from opposite ends, creating length through your ponytail.
You are all done.
Enjoy!
Very pretty! Love the long pony! Any tips on growing long hair, while still maintaining healthy ends? I can never get past a certain length…
Sara,
Thank you! To grow long hair with healthy ends, we recommend our clients get on a good regimen with shampoo and conditioner. Our favorite line is Pureology, and our clients really love it as well. It will help keep your hair strong, keep color from fading, and protect your hair from the elements. In combination with that, make sure you are getting regular trims (maybe every 8-12 weeks while growing out length) so that your ends are not breaking off, and staying healthy. If you use heat on it, try wearing your natural curl, experimenting with up-do’s, or laying off heavy coloring and processing until it is healthy enough to grow a few more inches.
And don’t forget that healthy hair starts from the inside – make sure you are eating a diet that is full of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to maintain healthy hair, skin, and nails. You can always take prenatal vitamins as back up, and drink lots of water
Thanks for stopping by,
Zen
Oh, such good advice! Thank you! And good point about the prenatal vitamins! My hair was luscious when I was pregnant; maybe the vitamins helped, on top of the hormones.
Love this! Quick question.. did you ever take the bobby pins out? Or did you leave them in?
Danielle,
Leave them in! They’re what hold the top in place, so it stays full.