Never underestimate the pony! It is one of the most complicated styles to do as a hairstylist in my opinion. So very often I get client’s wanting a high pony. It has really become a great trendy style that can really dress up someone’s look. Here are some different versions of high pony’s I have done recently with some tips and tricks on how to achieve the look yourself! I have to say though as a hair stylist that has finally mastered her own hair (hehe) it is so much harder to do a perfect sleek high pony on someone else than your own self!
This pony was super tricky to get started because we used a halo extension piece. I ended up wrapping the piece around a regular pony and securing with pins. Then to give the sexy textured vibe I teased the ponytail an wrapped a piece of hair around the elastic to hide and keep a finished look.
This style was for a super sleek pony with volume on top bump/mohawk style. It’s super edgy and goes great with a jumpsuit or blazer. This was actually two ponytails turned into one. The first pony was keeping the top out to keep the sides super sleek, tight and pulled back. Then teased the crown extra to give a bump, hairspray inside the teasing and wrap an elastic around the other pony combining the two. Hair should be flat-ironed for extra sleekness and wrap a piece of hair around to cover any elastics or pins.
This was another tricky style only because my beautiful client has a spot of alopecia (hair loss/bald spot) on the very top of her head which was crucial to cover. First curled the ends so it would have a nice curl in a pony, then made sure to carefully choose wear to place the hair when pulling back into the pony and before securing. Wrapped a piece around to cover the elastic (like always!) We also used some cover powder for any scalp showing areas.
My client was going for a look that looked as if she could have done herself. Meaning- not perfect yet still polished. We wanted a almost sleek pull back to center, not super high, and straight end with a wrap around. I think it’s best when going for sleeker to have the client tilt their head back and make sure you have a tight heavy duty elastic! Rubber/plastic elastics will not be tight enough nor secure the way we want it to. Use a large bristle paddle brush to smooth the top. My other favorite trick is wet a clean toothbrush with water to secure all the little baby hairs at the hairline using a hair paste and hairspray to top.
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