Ponytail: what is it, who is it and how to do it?

Caring for long hair is quite difficult, so you should experiment with simple, but spectacular hairstyles. The tail is great for giving your hair a neat look in a matter of minutes. To create a horse tail, any length and any type of hair will do. It is easy to create such a hairstyle in the morning, when there is absolutely no time for complicated styling.

The pony tail was worn by women of Greece and Rome thousands of years ago. The hairstyle was popular both with noble people and with ordinary working women.

The latter collected hair so that they do not interfere during active work. Brigitte Bordeaux invented to combine a ponytail with a fleece. Since then, the hairstyle has become even more famous, almost the leader in popularity.

A lot of male attention gets a woman with a ponytail, swinging in time with the steps. Unfortunately, we can not say that the hairstyle is suitable for absolutely everyone. You should not make a ponytail for girls who have rather bulging ears: styling will attract even more attention to them. The hairstyle is suitable for both young girls and women of age.

If the oval of the face is narrow, sharp or differs in poorly marked cheekbones, then the hairstyle will not work. Equine horsetail to the side: it visually corrects the shape of the face and hide the flaws. It is especially cautious to shape out hair for girls with thin and sparse hair. It is better to generally give up the hair, if you can not give extra volume.

Previously it was believed that the hairstyle is suitable only for girls with straight and long hair, but it is not. A large variety of horse tail allows you to choose the right solution for styling hair of any type and length. If you wish, you can consult with a professional stylist, but in fact there will be no particular difficulty in choosing.

A large field for experiments give hair from the shoulders and below. The exact location of the tail is directly dependent on the specific length.

• High tail with fleece. This method helps to visually make the hair thicker. In such a case, it is necessary to comb the strands only near the roots. Act on the inside so that the outer strands remain neat and beautiful.
• Very low tail at the base of the neck. In case of insufficient length it is worth choosing such an option. Before the formation of the tail, it is necessary to put a head of hair with a hair dryer and a round comb. You can experiment with the location of the parting. Fix the base with a very thin silicone rubber band, and knock out strands underpin the invisible.
• Bulky tail. Combines both previous options. Make a light basal volume, collect a low tail. Gently pull the strands and pile upward a little, but do not pull it out of the elastic. Comb your hair with frequent teeth and brush your hair in front of your temples. Spray all varnish to fix.

All kinds of variations of the tail on a large length look particularly impressive. You can stop at a simple tail on the top of the head or experiment with complex weaves.

• High tail. It is important to comb the hair, starting from the tips and gradually moving up. Thin gum of high-quality silicone should be fairly reliable to hold the hair. You can use several pieces. Gum better hide under the strand. It is not necessary to take thin - a large amount of hair at the base looks pretty impressive. You can slightly raise the roots for additional volume. Hairstyle can be done even on greasy hair.
• Low tail with weaving. To create a hairstyle, a part of the hair at the crown is separated. Most often, various types of French braids are woven. Kosu do to the place of the beginning of the tail. The total weight of the hair and the ends of the braid, collect and secure with a rubber band.

• Double tail. Looks great on curly hair. Be sure to first wash and comb the hair. Make a small tail at the crown. Bottom hair collect in the same. This type of horse tail is very lush and voluminous.

• Smoothed and flat horse tail. Ideal for a formal event. It is well combined with an evening image, a magnificent and long dress. It is important to properly prepare the hair for such a hairstyle. During washing, use masks and conditioners for smoothing. Be sure to apply heat protection, and after complete drying, level the hair with a flat iron. Tie the most smooth tail strictly at the crown. Decorate with satin ribbon and fix with varnish.

The hairstyle of such length differs in convenience and a practicality. There are cases when you want to look particularly feminine and romantic, then interesting variations of the horse's tail will come to the rescue. For extension, you can use hairpieces or false hair, strands on hairpins will also work. To tie the tail in another way with a short haircut is impossible.

However, before buying an accessory, you should familiarize yourself with the important nuances.

• The product can be both from artificial material, and from natural hair. The first will cost much less and is suitable for single use. For frequent use it is better to take a high-quality natural product.
• Small hairpins are considered the most popular way of attaching strands and tails. There are other options, but they are not so convenient.
• High-quality natural hair can be dyed and styled as natural. The cost of such products is significantly different from others.
• To use false hair, you need to have your own shorter than 10 cm. Otherwise, you simply can not fix the product imperceptibly.
• To create a hairstyle, select the color of the chignon to match your hair or 1 tone lighter. The latter option will make the hairstyle more interesting, simulates the play of light.

Creating an interesting and beautiful ponytail is quite simple. The combination of the main element with braids, harnesses and curls gives an unsurpassed effect. Female hairstyle great for any event. You can make a ponytail in the morning to go to work, or you can braid an interesting variant of it for a first date.

Hairstyle visually reduces facial features, gives an aristocratic look. Suitable for both business and evening image. Hairstyle goes well with a long evening dress. Do not do this hairstyle, if you have a short fringe. Do step by step, and the result will please you. Treat freshly washed hair with foam and dry completely with a hairdryer. Comb, add the average basal volume. Strongly combing is not worth it. Lift the hair around the crown and secure the invisible. Gather all the hair in a high tail, fasten the base with a silicone rubber band.

Hollywood image can be created in minutes. This hairstyle will make you a star and attract the attention of others. The instruction is quite simple. To begin to separate the strand from the top, and leave the hair near the forehead and temples loose. Hold the hair in your hands with a clip or hairpin. Make a tight tail on the back of your head. Loose hair at the temples and forehead divided into 2 equal parts. Alternately perekjte strands to the tail and wind the base. Fix the tips of each curl stealth and hide under the tail. Loosen the hair from the crown. Scallop create additional volume at the roots. Put your hair back, smooth slightly.

Such a ponytail looks very interesting, attractive and volumetric. Perfect for owners of thick and long hair. Make a spectacular hairstyle to start with a light pile at the roots all over his head. Throw the hair back to the back of the head. Separate 3 equal small strands on one side and braid the reverse French braid. To do this, when weaving, place the locks one under the other. Fix the end with a silicone rubber band, and steer the ends of the braid to the rest of your hair with an invisible one. Give the spit volume, for this, gently stretch the strands with your fingers. Make a similar weave on the other side.

Gently comb the strands near the forehead. Collect all the hair in the tail. The hairstyle is easy to careless, so you can not really try. If some strands will be beaten out, then this will give the image of romance and mystery. Hide the base of the tail under the strand of hair. Just twist the gum and secure the stealth tips under the tail. If desired, use hair spray.

Stylish and very interesting interpretation of the ponytail. A good solution for a walk, a romantic meeting or a party. Follow the instructions to get the desired result. At the top of the crown, collect the tail. Hide the base under the strand of a small size. The tail itself is slightly scalloped. Conditionally divide the hair into equal segments. Tie a second gum under the first at a suitable distance. Also hide under the strand, which should be fixed invisible.

Romantic and gentle styling is easy to do on itself. To create a special image will take no more than 7 minutes of time. Before the formation of the hairstyle, you need to process the hair with a means for thermal protection and styling foam. Ironing make vertical waves along the entire length. Comb your hair with a comb with a small amount of teeth. From above, take a small strand and nabeshite at the roots. Separate these curls from the rest of the hair near the forehead. It is convenient to use a special comb with a metal end.

Make the tail and split the remaining hair into two parts. Twist each strand in 2 turns to form a soft harness. Stretch them to the base of the tail, wrap it and secure the tips of the harnesses with stealth. Release small locks near the face for a more casual look.

Experienced hairdressers know many variations of the ponytail and the secrets of its creation. Some of them will be useful to you when creating a spectacular image.

• Ribbons, chiffon scarves and multicolored scarves can be used as decorations.
• At the base of the hair, you can put a live flower. Fix an orchid, a gerbera or a lily with a regular invisible person. This design looks very romantic and is suitable for a walk.
• To give volume to a thin tail, use curls. Curls can be created in a cold way with curlers, and using ironing.
• For long hair, you can use the effect of the corrugation. Do not use it on a short tail - it will be ugly.

It is necessary to think over every element of the future hairstyle. You can create both everyday images and solemn ones. Interesting examples:

• an interesting solution for masking the base of the tail;

• Make this hairstyle quite simple, and the result looks stylish and modern;

• a good option for a party or a walk with friends;

• interesting interpretation of the ponytail with flashlights;

• spectacular way to fasten false hair with a short haircut.

How to make a volumetric ponytail, see the following video.