How To Get A Sleek Ponytail

Many of us think of the ponytail as an after-the-gym style, meant only for those days where you either didn’t wash your hair, or don’t have time to fight the frizzy mess that is on the top of your head. But lately the ponytail has made a huge comeback–celebrities like Audrina Patridge are even rocking them on the red carpet. Wren Grondzik from Bumble and Bumble shows our friends at Beauty High how to get a “grown up” ponytail in just a few easy steps.

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Step 1

Spray hair with Bumble and Bumble Prep and Bumble and Bumble Thickening products to add texture and control.

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Step 2

Work the product through the hair until it is saturated.

Try on ponytails in the Makeover Studio!

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Step 3

Blow dry hair, smoothing straight back with a round brush.

Try on ponytails in the Makeover Studio!

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Step 4

Spray with hairspray to give the hair more hold.

Try on ponytails in the Makeover Studio!

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Step 5

Gather hair at the nape of the neck, leaving some volume at the crown, and secure with a hair tie.

Try on ponytails in the Makeover Studio!

Photo: © Joey D’Arco for Beauty High
Step 6

Take a small section of hair and wrap around to cover the hair tie and secure with a hair pin.

Try on ponytails in the Makeover Studio!

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