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How To Make The Best Ponytail

Ponytails can be quite lifesaving sometimes because they are the easy way to go in case you wake up to a bad hair day. They are easy to style, go for several occasions and don’t take too much of your time, especially in the morning when everything has to be done as fast as possible so that you don’t get late to work or school. In addition to that you don’t need too many things to make a ponytail. All you need is a rubber band, a brush or a comb and some styling products.

But how to make the best ponytail? You should know that there are actually two ways to start making a ponytail. You can start for example with your dry hair that has been washed one or two days before. Even if it is not necessary to have your hair freshly washed, if it is too greasy you won’t be able to brush it so that it looks perfectly neat. If you decide to wash it, a good tip would be blow drying it in the direction you intend to make the ponytail. You will also need to use anti-frizz spray or other styling products to add texture or volume to your hair.

The next step towards the best ponytail is combing your hair thoroughly to make sure you remove all the tangles or snarls. If you have bangs style them with a fixing spray or add a mousse for extra volume. Collect the rest of the hair and pull it back while brushing it. There are actually several types of ponytails, but the best one is the one you like and feel comfortable with.

You can choose either a high one or a low one. The high one can look very sexy especially if you have bangs. If you choose this type of ponytail you should know that it makes your hair look shorter than it is. If you want to create the illusion of longer hair, you need to choose the low ponytail. For this type of ponytail you need to straighten your hair very well using a flat iron and collect it as close to the neck as possible. If you want you can opt for curls, but you should do this only in the case of high ponytails. Wear it like this at parties or special events with fancy and elegant outfits.

After deciding on the type of ponytail, decide on the rubber band. It can be in the same color as the hair. Younger girls usually go with colored rubber bands. For a business look you can even cover it with your own hair. Just take some hair and put it around the rubber. Insert the end of the section under the band. The secret for a great looking ponytail is not to tie the band too tight because not only it won’t look good, but you can damage the roots to the point where you even break the hair strings. With all these tips you won’t have any troubles at all in managing to make the best ponytail.

By: JacquelineBrewster

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