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Why is it not a good idea to put up your hair when it is wet?

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If you put your hair up wet, even if you are using a scrunchie, hair is a lot more elastic and can break.

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How do I do a two step ponytail?

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First, put your hair in a normal ponytail and then wrap a section around it to kinda cover your hair tie.

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How can I tie my hair ponytail with only a rubber band?

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Tie the hair as normal, but be warned that the hair will be ripped if the band is truly rubber.

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How do you make it look perfect and neat and straight?

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Brush your hair beforehand. Then, as you start working on your ponytail, comb the sides so those extra hairs are neatly slicked back along with the ponytail. Make your hair tie extra tight (but not tight so that it hurts). If there are a lot of short stray hairs, try this life hack: use a toothbrush, spray it with hairspray, and smooth back those hairs!

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What if your hair is a bob?

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Short hair might not be long enough for a single low ponytail. Often high ponytails work better, but most likely two pigtails would be the easiest solution.

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