Is a low ponytail better for your hair?
High ponytails are the worst offenders for causing hair breakage and stress, especially if they're pulled tightly. If you need to have your hair up regularly and can't get away with a few 'down days', try to switch between high ponytails and low, loose styles.
The reason stylists recommend you forego a tight ponytail is because the tighter the ponytail, the greater the risk your hair tie will pull at your strands, putting unnecessary stress on your roots and scalp. A low, loose ponytail relieves that stress. Plus it looks good!
Hair breakage: Putting your hair in a ponytail in the same place every day can stress your strands where the elastic meets the hair, especially if you wear your ponytails very tight. Constant friction on the strands can lead to fraying and breakage, potentially causing frizz and fly-aways.
A simple, chic way to style your hair is to do a low ponytail! Do it super straight and sleek, or full, messy and voluminous. You can use your low ponytail as a blank canvas for hair accessories if you like! Low ponys work perfectly with barrettes, pearl hair pins, ribbons, scrunchies, and headbands.
- Smooth chignon. This hairstyle is perfect for protecting the ends of your hair from damage such as frayed, dried or split ends. ...
- Ponytail Braided or Bun. ...
- Twisted Low Braid or Bun. ...
- Twisted Headband Hair Style. ...
- Loose Half Braid. ...
- Half-crown Braid. ...
- Loose Half-up Tied Knot.
- Cornrows. Cornrows are a popular and versatile protective hairstyle that can be worn on all hair types and lengths. ...
- Top Knot. The top knot bun is one of the easiest protective styles to achieve and can be styled in so many different ways. ...
- Bantu Knots. ...
- Box Braids. ...
- Crochet Braids. ...
- Senegalese Twists. ...
- Pineapple. ...
- Wig.
By pulling your hair up into a ponytail high enough that it can be seen from the front, it opens up the face, tightens facial features, and emphasizes your eyes, eyebrows, and cheekbones. And as an added bonus, it also visually elongates your face and overall silhouette making you look a little taller.
Sleeping with hair in a bun
A messy bun is loose, relaxed, and very comfortable to sleep in. Your hair won't move around as much when it is tied into a bun, which limits the knots and tangles. The hair also won't brush against your face at night, so it won't be as oily either.
Simply give hair a light mist of hair spray, comb it out, section into three parts and twist each portion into individual buns, pinning as you go. Scrunch your fingers through your hair to loosen the style a bit and pull down a few strands.
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HIGH PONYTAIL
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If you're using an overnight product in your hair, first comb it with a wide-tooth comb and tie it in a loose braid. Remember not to use metal or rubber hair ties. Instead, go for a soft, silk scrunchie or headwrap. Avoid tying your hair up too tight as it will only lead to hair breakage and damage.
A messy bun is loose, relaxed, and very comfortable to sleep in. Your hair won't move around as much when it is tied into a bun, which limits the knots and tangles. The hair also won't brush against your face at night, so it won't be as oily either.
Since long hair is prone to breaking and getting tangled, it's especially important to keep these things in mind when you're trying to preserve longer locks. Don't sleep with your hair in a ponytail. Use one of the other styles above, like a loose bun or braid. Avoid metal clips and elastics.
- Use a wide-toothed comb before bed. ...
- Sleep on a silk pillowcase. ...
- Wear a scarf or sleep cap. ...
- Never go to bed with wet or damp hair. ...
- Apply a weekly overnight hair serum. ...
- Free your hair from styling products before going to bed. ...
- Put your hair in a loosely tied ponytail. ...
- Braid your hair.