How to Do Pony Tails With Thin Wavy Hair
A ponytail is one of the simplest hairstyles to create yet the look is a timeless one. A ponytail can be achieved with any hair texture, provided you have the proper tools and technique. Thin, wavy hair can be smoothed back into a sleek up-do using a soft, bristle brush. You can add volume to your thin hair with some backcombing and styling products. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Soft bristle brush
- Glossing serum
- Hair elastic
- Rat-tail comb
- Flexible-hold hairspray
Instructions
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Brush your hair to remove any tangles.
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Squirt two to three drops of glossing serum into the palm of your hand. Rub your palms together to distribute. Apply the serum to your hair, beginning at the tips and moving up toward the roots. This will reduce frizziness in your wavy hair and keep the waves separated and shiny.
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Use both hands to collect your hair into a single bundle. Use your fingers to comb your hair back into the a ponytail just below the crown of your head.
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Hold the ponytail in one hand and use the brush with your other hand to smooth the hair along your scalp back into the ponytail. Continue brushing the hair back into your ponytail around your entire head, smoothing out any bumps and waves.
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Wrap your elastic around the base of the ponytail several times to secure it tightly in place.
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Select a 1-inch section of hair from the ponytail. Insert your rat-tail comb into the section about halfway down. Comb the hair up toward the scalp to lightly tease it.
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Select another section of hair and lightly backcomb it. This will give your thin ponytail some extra volume. Continue selecting and backcombing sections of hair until you have achieved the fullness you'd like.
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Hold the hairspray about 12 inches from your head and mist your ponytail. This will hold the style in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Glossing serums are usually made from silicone. They coat your hair and add shine. They're available for less than $10 at beauty supply stores.
References
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