Be sure to spray not only the top layers of your hair, but also the under layers as well.
Use the brush to smooth out any bumps and incorporate loose hairs into your beginning ponytail.
If your ponytail looks too tight, you can gently tug some hairs forward from the ponytail to loosen the look.
You may want to add a few more bobby pins around the bun for extra hold.
Consider spraying behind your head to keep any shorter back airs from falling out of your bun.
Use small, thin, elastic hair ties to tie these ponytails.
Twist and wrap the other ponytail around its base and secure it, so you have two, small buns right next to each other.
Twist the other side section of your hair, and again, lay that section over the top of the two buns, overlapping the first twisted side section.
If you want to, you can also work a small amount of mousse through the middle and ends of your hair for added texture.
The tucks don’t have to be perfectly symmetrical. When the tucks are uneven (tighter tucks, looser tucks), it gives your hairstyle some pretty texture. If you have shorter hair that can’t tuck all the way into the elastic headband, use bobby pins to secure any loose pieces of hair.
The shine spray or flexible gel will add a glossy look and little bit of hold to your hair. This will help your ponytail look as sleek as possible.
You should have about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters) of hair hanging out from the loop.
Crisscrossing the bobby pins over each other adds extra hold.
Take the remaining two sections on the left side of your head, sections 3 and 1, and twist them so section 3 twists over section 1, and section 3 is the new leftmost section of hair. Mirror and repeat this process from the right side of your head: Take the second section of hair from the right, section 4, and cross it over the two left side sections of hair, sections 3 and 1. Keep holding section 4 all the way over to the left. Take the remaining two sections of hair that are on the right side, section 1 and section 2, and twist them so section 1 twists over section 2. As you braid, your hair will begin to look like rope. Keep braiding in this fashion until you reach the ends of your hair.
If the section underneath the base of the braid starts to droop and sag down, slide some bobby pins underneath the braid to tidy up the look of the braid.
Gently patting your hair with the towel instead of wrapping it will also help prevent damage.
Never use rubber bands to tie back your hair, as these can cause a lot of damage. [28] X Research source Always use seamless ponytail holders to avoid snagging your hair. You put a lot of stress on certain sections of your hair when you tie it up in the same style frequently. Try switching up your style frequently to avoid damage. Hair ties cause even more damage to hair when it is very wet. Ideally, you should not use hair ties until your hair has dried at least somewhat. Tying up damp hair is fine. If you don’t have time to dry your hair at all, you may want to consider using clips and bobby pins to hold your hair back instead of elastic ties.
