At first thought, it might seem like a ponytail is a ponytail
and that there’s simply just not much to it. Pretty easy, right?
However, when you throw a bunch of different ways to style a ponytail
into the mix, it can get pretty fun. While there are many options out
there, there is one chic ponytail that never goes out of style: the hair
tie wrap. When you wrap hair around the base of your ponytail to
conceal the hair tie, you can immediately transform your look from a
tossed-up pony to a purposefully polished ‘do. This specific technique
might seem like a no-brainer, but there’s actually a right way to do it,
so that your ponytail not only looks it best but stays in place, too.
Ready to upgrade your ponytail? Whether you want to wear one at the
office, while hanging out with friends on the weekend, or for a date
night, the following ponytail is sure to impress.
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10 Steps to Your Perfectly Wrapped Pony
Who says ponytails have to be basic? Learn how to wrap your hair around a ponytail with this tutorial.
What you’ll need:
- L'Oréal Paris EverPure Frizz Defy Shampoo
- L'Oréal Paris EverPure Frizz Defy Conditioner
- L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Undone Style Cream
- Boar bristle brush
- Flat hair tie
- Curling iron
- Bobby pin
- L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray Strong Hold
Get the look by following these simple steps:
Step 1:
Wash your hair. Start by hopping in the shower and washing your hair. Try the L'Oréal Paris EverPure Frizz Defy Shampoo and L’Oréal Paris EverPure Frizz Defy Conditioner.
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Add styling cream. After you’ve towel-dried your hair, apply a little bit of the L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Undone Style Cream and let your hair air dry. You can put a tiny bit on your ends once your hair has dried.
Step 3:
Create a ponytail.
Once your hair is fully dried, use a boar bristle brush to smooth all
of your hair back into a ponytail at the level of your choice.
Step 4:
Choose the right hair tie.
How hard could selecting a hair tie be, right? Well, you’ll want to use
a specific kind for this style. While you may love traditionally
cylindrical hair ties and no-crease ties, they simply won’t do the trick
for this look. Instead, you’ll want to find a flat hair tie to secure
your ponytail—the shape of this type of ponytail holder will prevent
bulging and look better in the end.
Step 5:
Select a small section of hair.
And we mean small. You don’t need to go crazy and separate half your
pony for this. Just grab about a half-inch section from the tail and
you’re just about ready to wrap.
Step 6:
Curl your hair. Curl
the small section of hair with a curling iron. You can also curl the
rest of your ponytail as well if you want. Curling the small section
will make it easier to wrap around the base of your ponytail.
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Twist your bobby pin.
After you’ve curled the small section of hair, thread it through a
bobby pin and twist it once or twice for extra grip. It’s better to prep
your wrap this way than to wait to pin it at the end because trying to
hold a thin section of hair with a bobby pin can be tough and lead to
slipping out.
Step 8:
Wrap your pony.
With your bobby pin in hand, spin the section of hair around the base
of your ponytail until you’ve reached the very ends. If your ends aren’t
underneath your ponytail, try wrapping your hair a little looser or
tighter in order to hide it underneath your pony. Once your ends are
where they should be, pop the bobby pin in and you’re good to go.
Step 9:
Brush your ponytail. To make your ponytail look super-polished, run your boar bristle brush through it once more.
Step 10:
Seal your look. You’re almost there! Now that your ponytail is in place, help keep it that way by spritzing on a hairspray, like the L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray Strong Hold.
