Ponytail: what is it, who is it and how to do it?

Caring for long hair is quite difficult, so you should experiment with simple but effective hairstyles. The tail is great for giving your hair a neat look in minutes. To create a ponytail, any length and any type of hair is suitable. It is easy to create such a hairstyle in the morning when there is absolutely no time for complex styling.

The ponytail was worn by women in Greece and Rome millennia ago. The hairstyle was popular among noble people, and among ordinary working ladies.

The latter collected hair so that they do not interfere during active work. Brigitte Bordeaux came up with a combination of horse tail and fleece. From that moment, the hairstyle became even more famous, almost a leader in popularity.

A lot of masculine attention is given to a woman with a ponytail swinging in time with the steps. Unfortunately, one cannot say that the hairstyle suits absolutely everyone. Do not make a ponytail for girls who have quite strongly protruding ears: styling will attract even more attention to them. The hairstyle is suitable for both young girls and women aged.

If the oval of the face is narrow, sharp or has poorly defined cheekbones, then the hairstyle will not work.The ponytail is suitable on one side: it will visually correct the shape of the face and hide the flaws. It is especially careful to style hair with girls with thin and sparse hair. It is better to abandon the hairstyle if there is no way to give additional volume.

It was previously believed that the hairstyle is suitable only for girls with straight and long hair, but this is not so. A large variety of ponytail allows you to choose the right solution for styling hair of any type and length. If you wish, you can consult a professional stylist, but in fact there will not be any special difficulties in choosing.

A large field for experiments is given by hair from the shoulders and below. The exact location of the tail directly depends on the specific length.

• High tail with fleece. This method helps visually make the hair thicker. In this case, combing the strands is necessary only near the roots. Proceed on the inside so that the outer strands remain neat and beautiful.
• Very low tail at the base of the neck. With insufficient length, it is worth choosing this option. Before forming the tail, it is necessary to lay the hair with a hairdryer and a round comb. You can experiment with the location of the parting. Fix the base with a very thin silicone rubber band, and knock out the knitting strands with invisible ones.
• Voluminous tail. Combines both of the previous options. Make a light basal volume, collect a low tail. With a gentle movement, slightly pull the locks with a pile up, but do not get out of the elastic band. Comb with frequent cloves comb the hair in front and at the temples. Spray varnish to fix it.

All sorts of variations of the tail on a long length look especially impressive. You can stay on a simple tail on the top of your head or experiment with complex weaves.

• High tail. It is important to comb your hair in a quality manner, starting from the ends and gradually moving up. A thin elastic band made of high-quality silicone should be fairly reliable to hold hair. You can use several pieces. It’s better to hide the elastic under the lock. It is not necessary to take thin - a large amount of hair at the base looks quite impressive. You can slightly raise the roots for additional volume. Hairstyle can be done even on oily hair.
• Low tail with weaving. To create a hairstyle, part of the hair on the crown is separated. Most often, various types of French braids are woven. Make a braid to the place where the tail begins. Collect the total mass of hair and the ends of the braid and secure with an elastic band.

• Double tail. Looks great on curly hair. Be sure to first wash and comb the hair. Make a small tail on the top of the head. Collect the lower hair in the same. This kind of ponytail is very magnificent and voluminous.

• A smooth and smooth ponytail. Ideal for formal events. It goes well with an evening look, a lush and long dress. It is important to properly prepare your hair for such a hairstyle. During washing, use masks and conditioners to smooth. Be sure to apply thermal protection, and after complete drying, align the hair with an iron. Tie the smoothest tail to the top of your head. Garnish with satin ribbon and fix with varnish.

A haircut of this length is convenient and practical. There are times when you want to look especially feminine and romantic, then interesting variations of the ponytail will come to the rescue. To lengthen, you can use hairpieces or hair extensions, strands on hairpins are also suitable. It is impossible to tie the tail in another way with a short haircut.

However, before buying an accessory, you should familiarize yourself with the important nuances.

• The product can be made of artificial material or natural hair.The first will cost significantly less and is suitable for single use. For frequent use, it is better to take a high-quality natural product.
• Small hairpins are considered the most popular way of attaching locks and tails. There are other options, but they are not so convenient.
• High-quality natural false hair can be dyed and styled like natural. The cost of such products is significantly different from others.
• To use false hair, you need to have your own no shorter than 10 cm. Otherwise, you simply can not fix the product unnoticed.
• To create a hairstyle, choose the color of the chignon to match your hair or 1 tone lighter. The latter option will make the hairstyle more interesting, imitate the play of light.

Creating an interesting and beautiful ponytail is quite simple. The combination of the main element with braids, plaits and curls gives an unsurpassed effect. Women's hairstyle is great for any event. You can make a ponytail in the morning for going to work, or you can braid an interesting version of it for a first date.

Hairstyle visually reduces facial features, gives an aristocratic look. Suitable for both business and evening look. The hairstyle goes well with a long evening dress. You should not do such a hairstyle if you have a short bang. Do it step by step, and the result will please you. Treat freshly washed hair with foam and dry completely with a hairdryer. Give a medium basal volume to the comb. Strongly combed is not worth it. Lift your hair around the crown and secure with invisibility. Collect all hair in a high tail, fasten the base with silicone rubber.

You can create a Hollywood look in minutes. Such a hairstyle will make you a star and attract the attention of others. The instructions are pretty simple. To begin, separate the strand from the top of the head, and leave the hair near the forehead and temples free to lie. Clamp or clip the hair that you hold in your hands. Make a tight tail on the back of the head. Divide the loose hair at the temples and forehead into 2 equal parts. Throw the locks to the tail one by one and wrap the base. Fix the ends of each curl with invisibility and hide under the tail. Free your hair from the top of your head. Create extra volume at the roots with a comb. Put your hair back, smooth it a little.

This ponytail looks very interesting, attractive and voluminous. Great for owners of thick and long hair. To do a spectacular hairstyle, you need to start with a light pile at the roots throughout the head. Throw the hair back to the back of the head. Separate 3 equal small strands on one side and braid the reverse French braid. To do this, when weaving, lay the locks one under the other. Fix the end with silicone rubber, and invisibly attach the ends of the braid to the rest of the hair. Give the braid volume, for this, gently stretch the locks with your fingers. Do the same weaving on the other side.

Gently comb the strands near the forehead. Gather all the hair in the tail. The hairstyle is characterized by slight negligence, so you can especially not try. If some strands are knocked out, then this will give the image of romance and mystery. Hide the base of the tail under a lock of hair. Just wrap the elastic around and secure the tips under the tail with the invisibility. Use hair spray if desired.

Stylish and very interesting interpretation of the ponytail. A good solution for a walk, a romantic meeting or a party. Follow the instructions to get the desired result. Collect the tail at the top of the crown. Hide the base under a small lock.Comb the tail a little with a comb. Conditionally divide hair into equal segments. Tie a second elastic band under the first at a suitable distance. Also hide under a lock that should be secured with an invisibility.

Romantic and gentle styling is easy to do on yourself. To create a special image will take no more than 7 minutes of time. Before starting the formation of hairstyles, you need to treat the hair with a means for thermal protection and foam for styling. Make vertical waves along the entire length with an iron. Comb the hair with a comb with a small number of teeth. From above take a small lock and comb at the roots. Separate these curls from the rest of the hair near the forehead. It is convenient to use a special comb with a metal end.

Make a tail, and divide the remaining hair parted into two parts. Twist each lock in 2 turns to form a soft tourniquet. Stretch them to the base of the tail, wrap it and secure the ends of the harness with invisibility. Release small locks near the face for a more casual look.

Experienced hairdressers know many variations of the ponytail and the secrets of its creation. Some of them will be useful to you when creating a spectacular image.

• As a decoration, you can use ribbons, chiffon scarves and colorful scarves.
• At the base of the hairstyle, you can put a living flower. Fix the orchid, gerbera or lily with the usual invisibility. This design looks very romantic and suitable for a walk.
• Use curls to add volume to the thin tail. Curls can be created both in a cold way on curlers, and with the help of ironing.
• For long hair, you can use the corrugation effect. Do not use it on a short tail - it will be ugly.

It is worth considering as much as possible each element of the future hairstyle. You can create both everyday images and solemn. Interesting examples:

• An interesting solution for masking the base of the tail;

• To make such a hairstyle is quite simple, and the result looks stylish and modern;

• A good option for a party or a walk with friends;

• An interesting interpretation of the ponytail with flashlights;

• effective way to fix false hair with a short haircut.

See how to make a volumetric ponytail in the next video.