Hair styling can sometimes feel repetitive, boring and basic and needs some spice. Ponytail is all the rage these days, and you can switch things up in minutes with no salon trip. It's timeless and fits all hair types. Of all the plenty of options out there, you'll surely find one or two that fit—just a few clever tweaks are required.
Things to Consider for a Sleek Ponytail
Heat Protection
Creating a sleek pony often requires heat styling. Use a heat protectant for more protection and maintain hair health while you use heat tools. GK Hair's ThermalStyleHer Cream can help. This gentle formula offers maximum protection against too much heat.
Choose the Right Pony for Your Hair Type and Texture
Not all ponytail styles will suit your hair type. Your hair type helps you know what's best for you, including tools and products.
Fine Hair: Requires volumising products to create fullness in the pony. Avoid heavy products that can weigh your hair down. You can create lift by backcombing the crown before pulling your hair into a ponytail.
Coily/Afro Hair: 4a or 4b curls require more moisture and mild manipulation, as the hair can be very fragile. You can create a bold and beautiful ponytail with low manipulation and moisturising products.
Thick Hair: If your thick hair is also curly, you'll need products that give better hold. It makes sense to get durable hair ties and scrunchies. You can also try braided ponytails on your own.
Use the Right Ponytail Products
Dry Shampoo: You do not have to loosen the entire pony to have your hair refreshed.
Texturising Spray: Use GK Hair’s VolumiseHer Spray for volume and a tousled effect. This spray works for messy ponies.
Still finding adding volume to your hair a hassle? Read: How to Use Texture Spray for Instant Volume.
Argan Smoothing Serum: For ease of detangling and taming frizz, we recommend our Argan Serum Oil, the best oil serum for taming frizz, flyaways and enhancing shine.
Styling Mousse: Opt for GK Hair’s Styling Mousse, which is weightless and also gives smooth styling.
Accessories and Tools That Transform From Basic to Brilliant
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Elastic hair ties are much safer and guard against breakage.
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Wide-tooth comb and boar-bristle brush for a sleek finish.
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Use barrettes, clips and ribbons for pop and classy statements.
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Reach for a high-end Ion Pro Blow Dryer that has effective heat regulation and a diffuser to spread the heat evenly across the hair.
Ponytail Styles to Try Out This Season
Slick Back Ponytail
If you want a style that can hold up throughout the day, then this slick ponytail is a timeless one.
How to do this:
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Wash and Condition Your Hair: Prep your hair with GK Hair's Moisturising Shampoo and Conditioner duo that cleanses and hydrates hair without weighing hair down.
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Detangle Your Hair: The conditioner you've applied in the first step will make this easy. We don't want a scraggly pony, so you should use a wide-toothed comb to free the ends and mid-length.
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Blow-Dry: To achieve a smooth and sleek pony, reach for a ThermalStyleHer Cream as it protects and boosts shine in your hair. With the blow-dryer on one hand, get a round boar-bristle brush on the other hand, while creating timeless magic enough to nail a sleek ponytail.
Messy Ponytail
Those with short hair know just how effortlessly a messy ponytail can be. If the goal is something effortless and chic, then let's do this.
How to do this:
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Prep your hair with a quality Shampoo and Conditioner, get your hair ready.
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Gently pull your hair back, not tight, just loose but firm.
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Pull out a few strands around your face for some drama.
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Add some volume with the volumising spray.
Voila—you are ready for a weekend date or a quick coffee stop!
Ponytail With a Twist
Now, this is where things get a lot more interesting. It is just perfect for formal and informal events. It is great for all hair types as a little extension is added to elevate the look.
How to do this:
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Do all the basics. Wash, condition and detangle.
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Gradually gather your hair at the back of your neck and hold in place with a hair tie.
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Add the twist of ponytail hair extension, wrap it around the hair you've secured.
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Use bobby pins to keep that in place—and you're good to go!
Half-Up Ponytail
This style is as simple as parting your hair into two equal or unequal parts, depending on how you want it.
How to do this:
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Use a tail comb to divide your hair at the centre horizontally.
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Spray some mousse for some hold if you just washed. GK Hair's Light Mousse works fine.
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Gather the hair at the front into a bun and hold it with a snag-free elastic band.
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Wrap some hair around the band to hide it.
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For some curls at the lower hair, use a curling iron to do this. Otherwise, leave it sleek and straightened out.
Bottom Line
Ponytail is shifting from being a lazy-day style to an intentionally classy style that complements any event—formal, classy or in-between. These tools, products and a little creativity will surprise you. So go ahead—choose a style, grab your tools, reach for quality products from GK Hair, and be in the spotlight!
