Q&A for How to Make a Ponytail

Use a brush or your hands to gather all the hair together in one area of the head. Then pull the hair through an elastic band, folding the band over and pulling through until there is no slack in the band and the ponytail feels secure.

You can use a curling iron or straightening iron to refine the texture of the ends. You can also set the hair in the tail on rollers.

Most hair ties come already tied off in a circle shape. To use one, slide the circle over a section of hair and move it down to the roots. Then, fold the band over to create a figure eight and pull the hair at the end of the ponytail through the open side. Repeat folding and pulling through until band feels snug.

Use a brush to pull your hair tight against your scalp and back toward where you want your ponytail to sit. For extra-sleek roots, mist with water before brushing.

I wouldn't suggest a tight ponytail every day because too much tension is not good for your hair follicle and can break the hair. I've had clients come in with breakage because they put their hair up too much and you can see the line where they broke their hair. I always suggest a loose ponytail with a scrunchie.

First, you should create two normal pigtails, as described above. Next, divide the first pigtail into 3 sections. Then, plait (braid) the 3 sections. Use a hair tie to secure the braid at the bottom. Then, repeat for the other pigtail.

Your hairbrush is your best friend. For a sleek look, brush the top of your hair straight back as you pull it into a tight, high ponytail.

if your hair is longer than waist length, consider bending over and tying it up into a high ponytail. Polished ponytails, pigtails (bunches), undone ponytails, and high ponytails often look very good with long hair.

Once you are done, you can spray your hair with hairspray and slight push down on bumps, then carefully tighten your hair.

Try to create some simple headband variations for short hair, as this will make it look more polished then a simple leave out hair option. Add extensions if you want a ponytail though.

Run your fingers through the bumps. If this doesn't work, try using a comb.

To make a flip through ponytail, first gather your hair into a ponytail, either at the middle of your head or the nape of your neck. Separate the hair to make a hole at the top of the hair elastic (between the elastic and your head) and pull the ponytail through. You may need to adjust it a bit before you're satisfied. Another way to make a flip through ponytail is using a topsy tail, which is basically a stick with a loop on the top. It is very easy to use and you can even make your own. To make a flip through ponytail with the topsy tail, push the handle through the top of the hair elastic (between elastic and your head), pull your hair through the hole and tug on the handle. This will make a great flip through ponytail.

Make regular pigtails, and make sure to divide the pigtails evenly. Then, braid one side without mixing the hair with the other side. Then, do the other side and there you've got it.

Maybe. It depends on whether you are doing a high ponytail or one at the nape of your neck.

Gather all of your hair into your, as close to your head as your can. Position the ponytail where you want it to go (higher or lower on head), then tie it with a hair tie as close to your scalp as you can.

Use rubber bands with good hold, then spray on some hairspray. Buy the expensive or affordable bands, because cheap ones do not work well.