| Easy Steps - Perfect Hair Ponies! |
| Karen Marie Shelton |
| Date: 12/01/2008 - Original Publication Date: 04/01/2006 |
Introduction
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Gwen Stefani
Long Blonde Ponytail |
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I recently had a newly divorced dad email me with a
plea for easy steps on how to create a ponytail.
At first I was surprised by the request. Mainly
because I have been wearing ponytails since I can
remember. I guess I take them for granted.
To honor this devoted dad's request to create perfect
hair ponies for his two little daughters, here are some
simple and easy steps:
1. Whether you make a ponytail on newly washed
hair or not, strands must be 100% dry and completely
detangled before putting into a ponytail to prevent
breakage.
Never make a ponytail from hair that is wet,
tangled or full of knots.
2. Using a natural boar bristle brush or similar,
brush hair from roots to ends until the hair is smooth
and sleek.
3. Distribute a dime-size amount of styling cream,
glaze or similar through out the hair to help hold
strands in place. Apply extra product to the top
of the head and throughout the crown to guarantee a firm
holding tail.
4. Use fingers and brush to direct hair from
the front of the hairline and along the sides of the
head up and back toward the crown area. All of the
hair should be merged together in a "tail" formation.
Initially hold the new tail with our fingers and then
use the brush to smooth the crown area of the head.
5. Carefully slide on a "hair-friendly" Blax or
Bungee cord around the base of the ponytail.
A secret hairdresser's trick to a super tight pony
without crown wrinkles or bulges is to strategically
place bobby pins, the same color as the hair, right
above the newly created pony base. By carefully
adding bobby pins above and below the pony elastic, all
hair will be held securely in place.
6. To finish ponytail, spritz top of the head
along the crown with a hairspray that is compatible with
hair type and texture. Use your own judgment
whether to use a light, medium or strong hold formula.
Use the tip of a long tail comb to carefully smooth
out any wrinkles that develop around the hairline or
along the crown.
7. For extra pizazz lift one strand from the
side of the ponytail and wrap it around the base to
cover the elastic with hair. Or attach a high
fashion pony elastic encrusted with silk flowers,
crystals, bows, satin or other appropriate adornments.
8. Add extra bobby pins along the sides if
necessary to keep all tresses secure and tucked neatly
into the ponytail.
Summary
The key to the creation of an easy ponytail is
practice, practice and more practice. If you make
enough ponytails, you will become so great at them, the
you will take them for granted. Ponytails are
always in hair fashion for all ages. |