The Ponytail

In this section, I want to go over tips on doing a perfect ponytail. The ponytail is a common hairstyle that most girls use. It is quick, easy and keeps the hair off of the neck. The position of the ponytail is up to you and it is the start of many hairstyles that girls like. For most girls in active sports, they need ponytails and buns to even be a part of the activity.. At the end of this section, you should have a better understanding of how to create a ponytail and how to work the elastic.

• Low Ponytail: This is one of the easiest to do. You will brush the hair down and capture if with your hand near the neck. Put an elastic in place to hold it together. 

• High Ponytail: Start by brushing the hair out and then use your hand as a cradle as you brush the hair. You will slowly raise your hand as you brush the hair to prevent it from bunching up and to keep the hair smooth. When you get to the position you want, you can put the elastic in place to hold it together. 

• Combing out bumps: If you are going for a perfect ponytail, you can start  by combing out the bumps in the hair. I found that spraying detangler in the hair and using a fine tooth comb allowed me to keep everything smooth and it left me with a very clean ponytail. 

• Using an Elastic: This can be tricky for someone that has never done it before. Using an elastic is similar to using a rubber band to hold things together. You should put it on your wrist and have it in position, this will make it easier to put it in place when the time is right.