A ponytail extension is a great way to add length and body to your hair, and it takes just a few minutes to put in place.If you have shorter hair, you can use it with high, low, and side ponytails.You can either style your ponytail with waves or straight hair after getting it situated.This is a great way to change up your look.
Step 1: Make sure your hair is smooth by brushing through it.
Even though you will be covering a lot of your hair with an extension, you still want to create a smooth base.To remove tangles, use a brush or comb.If you have curly or textured hair, you can skip this part.If you were going to pull your hair back into a ponytail, you would want to do the same things you normally would.
Step 2: If you want a particular ponytail style, you need to part your hair.
A middle part would work well for a low ponytail.If you want to create one of these looks, you need to cut your hair now, either with a comb or with your fingers.A middle part with a low ponytail creates a sleek and classy look that is perfect for formal occasions or a day at the office.It is possible to add volume to your look with a side part and ponytail.
Step 3: Attach your hair with an elastic.
Wrap an elastic around your hair several times so it stays in place.Depending on how thin or thick your hair is, you may need to wrap the elastic around a few extra times.Wrap a second elastic around your hair above the first, if you are going for a high ponytail.The second elastic will lift your ponytail when you add the extension.
Step 4: On top of your ponytail, put the clip underneath the elastic.
The plastic or metal clip can be found at the underside of the extension.Push your ponytail into the base so that it hooks up to the hair elastic.Make sure the extension fully covers your hair elastic.It might not be in place properly if it doesn't.
Step 5: Wrap a small piece of hair around your head.
Pull the thick piece of hair around the base of the hair extension several times until you have a short tail.The wraparound hides the edge of the extension so nobody can see it.A lot of ponytail extensions have a built in tail.If you have one of these tails, wrap it around the base of your ponytail the same way you would a piece of hair.
Step 6: To hide the tail from view, pin it under the base of your ponytail.
Hold the tail in one hand and place it against your head.With the other hand, put a bobby pin over the tail and push it into the ponytail.If you put the bobby pin in with the ridged side facing down, it will stay in place better.If you don't have a pin, you can tuck the tail under the extension to hold it in place.
Step 7: If you want a more defined style, use styling tools.
After you put the extension in, you will love the look of your hair.If you want to do something extra special, you could use a curling iron to add romantic waves or a straightener to your hair.Human hair extensions are usually safe to style with heated tools.It is important to check the packaging for instructions and warnings before buying synthetic extensions.If you can't use heat to change the style of your extension, you could always braid it.
Step 8: Before you go to bed, remove your ponytail extension.
Sleeping with your extension in could cause damage to the clip.Put your extension in a safe place before you go to bed.You want to remove and brush out your extension every day, but sometimes you can't.Take it out of your hair.
Step 9: Keep your extension tangle-free by brushing it after you take it out.
As you brush the extension, be gentle.Start at the bottom and work your way up.It's a good idea to brush out an extension while holding it up in the air rather than laying it down.You can either use a wide-toothed comb or run your fingers through it.
Step 10: You can keep your extension safe by storing it in a box.
You could use the box it came in.You don't want your extension to get tangled up with other items in your bedroom or bathroom, or for it to be used for makeup.If you don't have a box for your extension, put it somewhere safe and out of the way.Wrap the extension around your hand so it forms a circle to make it easier to store.
Step 11: It's a good idea to wash your extension every 30 wears.
Extensions do not get exposed to the same amount of grease, oil, and product as your hair.When it starts to look greasy, dirty, or weighed down, wash it with water and a sulfate-free cleanser.Before doing anything, make sure you check the washing and drying instructions for your extension.Depending on the texture of the hair, there may be different guidelines.Don't wash your extension until you remove it.It will get tangled up with the rest of your hair.It's possible to blow-dry a human hair extension, but you may want to let it air dry to prolong its life.