Okay, so I’ve been seeing this half-up ponytail look everywhere lately, and I finally decided to give it a shot. I’m not gonna lie, I was a little intimidated at first, but it turned out to be way easier than I thought. Let me walk you through what I did, step by step.
First, I started with clean, dry hair. I brushed it all out to make sure there were no tangles or knots. You know how it is, sometimes your hair just has a mind of its own.
Then, I sectioned off the top half of my hair. I basically drew an imaginary line from the top of one ear to the other, across the crown of my head, and gathered all the hair above that line. Some people like to use a comb for this, but I just used my fingers because it’s quicker and I’m all about that effortless vibe.
Once I had that top section separated, I pulled it back into a ponytail. I made sure it was centered on the back of my head and not too high or too low. Just a nice, middle-of-the-road ponytail, you know?
I secured the ponytail with a hair tie. I made sure it was tight enough to hold the hair in place, but not so tight that it would give me a headache later. And pro tip, do use a small size tie to make it looks nature. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Next, I took a small strand of hair from the ponytail and wrapped it around the hair tie to hide it. This just gives the whole look a more polished, put-together vibe. I secured the end of that strand with a bobby pin, making sure it was tucked in nice and tight.
Here’s the detailed breakdown:
- Brushed out hair to remove tangles.
- Sectioned off the top half of hair.
- Gathered the top section into a mid-level ponytail.
- Secured with a hair tie.
- Wrapped a small strand around the hair tie and secured with a bobby pin.
And that’s it! Seriously, it’s that simple. I was so surprised at how easy it was to achieve this look. It’s perfect for those days when you want to do something different with your hair but don’t want to spend hours styling it. Plus, it looks good on pretty much everyone, no matter your hair type or length.
I’ve been rocking this half-up ponytail all week, and I’ve gotten so many compliments. It’s definitely going to be a regular in my hairstyle rotation. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to elevate your everyday look, I highly recommend giving this a try. You might just surprise yourself!
