Q&A for How to Make a High Ponytail

A high ponytail is one that sits near the top or crown of your head. This type of ponytail looks dressier and more youthful than a low ponytail.

Use a brush to gather and smooth your hair together into the hand not holding the brush. Then, slide the gathered hair through an elastic band, folding the band over and pulling the hair through until the base feels snug.

Mist your roots with a little water before brushing your hair back to create a sleek ponytail. You can also finish the roots with hair spray or shine spray.

A sleek ponytail is one where the roots are very tight and smooth. The ends of the ponytail are also smooth and can be refined with a flat iron.

You can try doubling up on your elastics. A fiber wrapped elastic is the tightest ponytail you can get.

To prevent bumps, make sure that your hair is completely detangled and smooth. You may need to add hairspray or gel to help smooth your hair and flatten the bumps.

If you have a natural part that's stubborn, it would be best to apply hairspray or gel with a strong hold along the hairline and near the part. Smooth the hair up into a ponytail with a brush, and secure it with a hair tie.

Tip your head down so that you are facing the floor. Then, gather all your hair at the top of your head and pop the elastic in place.

You're probably pulling your ponytail too tight. That can cause your head to feel sore after you've been wearing it for a while.

Yes, you can! It looks better when you do it with your hair wet, then there are no bumps on top and it looks smoother. The curls do add a nice touch though.

Make sure you have a stretchy band. It may be easier to make a ponytail with day-old hair, as opposed to freshly washed hair.

If it is a clip you simply do a high ponytail and clip it onto the hair elastic or if it is attached to a hair elastic then you can put it on on top of your normal hair elastic.

You don't have to use hairspray. But if you're planning to leave your hair up in a high ponytail all day, you're more likely to get fly-aways if you don't use hairspray or some kind of gel to keep the hair close to your head smoothed down.

You have to brush it when it is up in your hair. You have to brush it at the top.

Yes, just be sure there are no tangles.

Make sure your hair is thoroughly combed before you tie it and when holding the hair in a ponytail. Before putting the elastic on, comb your edges and baby hairs in a motion toward the ponytail.

Before you place the hair tie, take your hand and/or brush and smooth and comb it down while holding the ponytail in place.

Tilt your head to the side, brush it into a ponytail, and secure with a hair tie.

Don't tease it or anything, just pull it tightly, and try using a rat tail comb to pull it back tightly.

Try doing a "puff" with the hair at your crown first, then secure it into a ponytail. I myself face this problem, and this method totally works!

When you brush it up into the ponytail, brush through the top. You can also brush the hair back before you tie it up.

When you are putting your hair up be sure to brush more hair over your part with a hair brush. But be sure it is directly in the middle of the back of your head. You can check that by putting your hands behind your ears and realign them with your pony tail. If both of your hands touch your ponytail then you are good, if not you might want to try again.

Yes, but you would skip the poofing steps. The double ponytail idea is probably unneeded.

It's probably because your hair is too slippery or the band is too loose. Try to buy tighter hair bands, and if that doesn't work, consider using hair spray to give your hair more grip.

Flip your head forward and let your hair hang down. Bring your hair together on top of your head with your hands and secure with an elastic.

Use bobby pins!or a clutch. Gather the first layer of your hair and pull back covering the parting line. Then secure with booby pins or clutch or black hair clips. Then do a regular high ponytail and wrap the rubber band tightly. For a finishing touch, spray with some kind of styling spray or mousse.

You could loosen up the ponytail band, but apply hairspray to keep its form.

See a dermatologist. You may be suffering from Alopecia or some other disorder. Examine your diet and make sure you are eating healthy foods. Also, avoid using hair ties or elastics that are too tight, do not sleep in a ponytail or in a style where your hair is pulled back tightly. Check the ingredients in your shampoo and conditioner, they may not be suitable for your hair type. Do not brush your hair when wet, use a wide-toothed comb on wet hair. Whenever possible, let your hair air dry naturally. If you are African American or have highly curly, kinky hair, make sure you condition it well and use hair oil to soften and moisturize your hair and scalp.

It shouldn't be. Just follow the directions and you’ll get the hang of it. It will probably take a couple of tries.

You can either leave the side bangs out of the ponytail or you can use a bobby pin or clip to hold them back.