How to Make a Cute High Ponytail With Braids

Give your braids some height with a ponytail.

The high ponytail is a playful hairstyle that gives hair lots of movement. If your hair is braided, you can still achieve this style. From microbraids to large individuals, you can still style your hair as you would without braids. The height at which you place your ponytail is a matter of personal preference. You can place it anywhere from the center of the back of your head to the very top of your head, creating a fountain of braids cascading down around your shoulders.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizing braid spray
• Cloth or elastic-covered hair band

Instructions

1. Spray your braids lightly with a moisturizing spray made especially for braids. Spraying your hair before styling will ensure that all of your braids get a dose of moisture.

2. Place your hairband on your wrist to make it easily accessible once your ponytail has been formed.

3. Bend over at the waist, and comb your braids forward with your fingers. Make sure all bumps and ridges are smoothed out.

4. Use both hands to gather your braids together into a ponytail shape at the desired height on your head.

5. Stand up while still holding your hair with your hands

6. Continue to hold the ponytail with one hand while combing your braids back into your hand until they are smooth on the top, sides and back.

7. Slip the hairband from your wrist with one hand and twist it around your ponytail.

Tips & Warnings

• Depending on the size of your braids, the ponytail holder you use will likely need to be larger than ones you use when your hair is not braided. Braids add volume to your hair.

References

• My Natural Hair Care Guide: Hair Disaster Prevention
• Africurl: Braids Regimen