We all like to keep it real, but every now and then we have to "fake it." Attaching a ponytail piece to your hair is an inexpensive and fun way to change up your look for a special event or just a whole new look for the fun of it.
To get started, check your local beauty supply store for a piece that closely matches your own hair texture and color. If the ponytail looks vinyl shiny or dead and dull, this will be a dead giveaway that you are wearing a fake pony.
When you are ready to try out the new piece, start by shampooing, conditioning, and towel drying your hair. While hair is still damp, gently de-tangle the strands, while combing the hair back from the forehead and up from the nape of the neck. A wide-toothed comb is great for this step.
Hold hair in one hand and your elastic in the other hand. Wrap elastic around the hair, pull hair through, wrap elastic around again, and pull hair half way through so the ends are tucked under the elastic to form a bun.
Be sure your hair is smooth and without lumps and bumps. If hair is very bumpy, take down bun and try again. Apply water or pomade to aid in smoothing and securing hair.
Allow your hair to dry in the tight bun. Take your fake ponytail, and insert the top comb that is attached to the piece into the hair just above the elastic around your bun. Pull the "pocket" of the ponytail over your bun. Pull the drawstring until secure. Insert the bottom comb just below the bun. Wrap the drawstring around base of ponytail and tuck it under ponytail elastic. Gently comb out the ponytail if desired.
Now, you have a whole new look for a little bit of money and a few minutes of your time. You can try different ways of styling the piece too, depending on what you will be doing on that particular day.
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