5. Sleek High Ponytail with Wrapped Braided Base
Sleek at the root and explosive at the tail, this style pulls textured curls high into a fountain of volume, accented by a decorative braid wrapped cleanly around the base.
How to Make It:
- Apply a smoothing pomade to your roots and brush your curls upward into a high ponytail positioned near the top back of your head. Secure tightly with an elastic band.
- Pull a single small section of hair (about half an inch thick) out from underneath the ponytail before securing it.
- Braid this single small section into a neat, tight three-strand braid all the way to the ends.
- Wrap this finished braid tightly around the base of the ponytail to completely conceal the elastic band, tucking the end securely underneath.
- Shake out the ponytail curls, defining individual ringlets with a lightweight oil for maximum shine and separation.
Tips and Variations:
- Tip: Use a boar bristle brush while gathering the hair to ensure zero bumps and a glass-like finish on the scalp area.
- Variation: Create three separate thin braids at the base instead of one, wrapping them in a braided lattice pattern around the ponytail holder.
