The ponytail is perhaps the most popular female hairstyle for every day. At first glance - nothing complicated: one, two and ready. However, not all so simple. As there are no two identical women, and two identical beautiful ponytails on fine heads it is impossible to find. The only thing that the ladies' opinions agree on is that the main advantage of such a hairdress is accuracy. So, the theme of this short article is the technique of the tie of the horse's tail from the hair.
Why is it so difficult?
Best suited hair, in which the strands are tied with a pencil at the back of the neck, for long and thin hair. And then there is a headache, if strongly and permanently pull the tail of the elastic band. And if the curls "curl" or at least "move", grow in places on the other side (two crowns) or, in general, the horror ... different lengths?
That's where the problems begin. Construction of such a simple-looking design takes more than an hour, emptying most of the arsenal of "fixing" cosmetics. To combat "roosters", some ingenious women use hairpins and hairpins. Many even believe that this is how they make a professional pony tail in the hairdresser's, that is, they fix the elastic band with a pair of invisible ones. Strand, which, despite the abundance of varnish, treacherously beaten on the back of the head, you can also pin up with invisibility. Whatever it was, everyone understands that the main element of the technique of tying the horse's tail out of the hair is an elastic band.
Below are the materials of Internet forums, where simple representatives of the fair sex exchange views on this topic:
- First, fix a bunch of hair with an elastic band for money, and then cover it from above with any decorative accessory for your taste;
- The elastic should be good, thick, resembling a twisted rope in texture. In this case, she holds her hair tightly and does not slip;
- It must be tightly clamped, otherwise it gets off, and to the feeling of tightening, even if the head hurts, you quickly get used to it.
- The best tail can be done on hair with signs of contamination (on the 2nd 3rd day after washing the head). With clean ones you can not do anything - they crumble and do not want to obey.
- To technically tie a ponytail of hair without special packing means, it is necessary to do this only for dirty hair. They are so cool stick to each other. And it would be good to use not just a comb for brushing, but a brush made of natural bristles;
- I'm very much helped by the "old regime" black pharmacies, or you can cut them out of the bicycle camera. Holds gorgeously without any mousses and gels until 6-8 hours. True, if you pull, the head hurts;
- The main thing is that the elastic band corresponds to the volume of the tail, no more and no less. You can select only by trial and error;
- I use a rubber band with a flat piece of iron in the middle. Already at two turns held well. To roughly determine the size I try to put on an elastic band on my wrist. If you dress, do not hang out and do not crush, then my yardstick.
As recommended to tie the ponytail professionals
Foreign image-makers and stylists brought the "ancient" art of tying hair into a tight bundle at the back of the head to its logical end. In doing so, they emphasize that the skillfully made ponytail looks as simple as it is refined. It is equally convenient for him to make a career or "break away" at a party. Truly, this versatility makes "ponytail" a favorite hairstyle among the most diverse strata of the population.
So, if you want to add a bit of charm to your old, well-tried, years-old image, get acquainted with five simple and simultaneously perfected nuances from the best hairdressers in the country.
Step 1. First of all, check the presence of combs, elastic bands and the necessary minimum of hairspray. It is best to use the dry hair of yesterday's wash. They are not too fluffy and more plastic. If you have to tie a horse's tail after bathing, then to avoid the natural for freshly washed hair "roosters", after completely drying the hair dryer, lightly sprinkle your hair with a varnish of weak or medium fixation.
Step 2. Divide the hair into 4 servings: the upper strands growing on the crown, the fan-shaped layer of the head crown area, the lateral temporal curls and the back part. Make small "tails" with each portion.
Step 3 . Start at the back of the site. To slightly lift and give the hair volume, gently and gently start (whisk) strands from the middle to the roots.
Step 4. Carefully comb each of the remaining selected parts and collect all the hair in the center of the nape. Fix the beam with an elastic band with an elastic soft coating. An unaccountable sling can be hidden under the hair, stretching them with a roller thick in the finger at the very base of the ponytail. Spray with varnish and wrap the elastic band in the hair muftochku. For greater fidelity, you can fix the design of several "invisible."
Step 5. Technically tied pony tail of hair in the final version, fix it with varnish, letting it dry for at least 20 seconds. For a brighter image, you can use varnish with sparkles.
Naturally, how many people, so many can be and opinions on almost any problem. If it concerns individual tastes and preferences, then everyone should listen most of all to their feelings and "inner" voice. Do not be afraid to experiment and do not take what is written as dogma.
Only, please, do not bring too many victims to the altar of beauty. Good luck to you!