How to Put a Ponytail on Top of the Head for Cutting Layers

A ponytail pull on top of the head gives easy access to hair underneath it.

Ponytails are a useful way to keep hair away from your face and your neckline. For most ponytails, all of your hair is gathered and secured using a rubber band or hair clip. When getting long hair cut, there may be a reason that you don't want to get the entire length trimmed, such as wanting to have a layered-style look to your hair. To achieve this, the hair that you don't want cut needs to be secured away from the area that you do want cut. The best way to achieve this is to put the other hair in a ponytail that is set atop your head. It just takes a few steps to create a ponytail on top of your head to allow for layers to be cut.

Things You'll Need

• Towel (optional)
• Brush (optional)
• Comb
• Hair clip

Instructions

1. Completely dry hair with a towel or hair dryer. Brush the hair thoroughly, removing any knots or tangles.

2. Make a part from one side of your temples to the apex of your head using a comb. Gather the separated hair on top and then repeat the part on the other side. Allow the hair that is to be layer cut to fall neatly to your neckline below the gathered hair.

3. Form a ponytail on the top of your head and secure it with a hair clip. Make sure that the hair is gathered in a smooth bunch. Brush the hair trailing below the ponytail again to prepare it for layer cutting.

References

• Hairfinder: Ponytails, Pigtails and Topknots
• Intuition, Inc.: Tips + Techniques
• Laura E. Carlson; Cosmetology Student: Rudy & Kelly Academy; Virginia Beach, Va.; July 2011