The Perfect Ponytail: Tips to Make Your Ponytail Look Elevated

The ponytail may be a simple go-to hairstyle, but with a few tweaks, you can turn it into a sleek, stylish look that works for any occasion. Here’s how to achieve the perfect ponytail every time.

1. Start with Smooth Hair

Whether you're going for a high or low ponytail, it's easier to work with smooth hair. Brush through your hair thoroughly and, if needed, quickly run a flat iron over it to eliminate any frizz or flyaways.

2. Add Volume at the Crown

To avoid a flat-looking ponytail, backcomb the hair at your crown before pulling it back. Tease gently with a fine-tooth comb, focusing on the top and back of your head to create lift and fullness.

3. Use the Right Hair Tie

To get that sleek, polished look, choose a hair tie that matches your hair color and won't cause creases. For a more elevated look, take a small section of hair from the ponytail and wrap it around the base to hide the hair tie, securing it with a bobby pin underneath.

4. Position Matters

For a playful, youthful look, position your ponytail high on your head. For something more classic and professional, opt for a low ponytail at the nape of your neck.

5. Smooth Out Flyaways

Use our Loba Maria Sleeking brush or a small makeup brush sprayed with hairspray to smooth down any flyaways baby hairs. This trick gives you a sleek finish without the stiffness of too much hairspray.

6. Add Some Texture

If you want to take your ponytail up a notch, add some texture by curling the ends or using a texturizing spray. This gives your ponytail volume and a soft, tousled effect.

Bonus Tips:

• For a fuller ponytail, clip in a small hair extension or use a volumizing powder at the roots.
• Sleep in a loose ponytail to maintain its shape overnight.