15. The Voluminous Crown Bump Ponytail
What This Idea Means
A classic retro-inspired ponytail that incorporates gentle height and volume at the top of the crown before gathering into a sleek back ponytail. It’s fantastic for fine hair that tends to lie flat.
How to Make It
- Separate a triangular section of hair at the front crown (from the temples back to the top of the head) and clip it out of the way temporarily.
- Gather the remaining bottom hair into a neat mid-height ponytail and secure with an elastic.
- Unclip the top section. Lightly tease the underside of this section using a teasing comb to create soft height.
- Smooth the top layer of the teased section backward over the teased cushioning.
- Drape this voluminous section over the base of your ponytail and wrap its ends around the elastic, securing underneath with bobby pins.
Tips and Variations
- Tips: Use a light dusting of volumizing powder at the roots before teasing for long-lasting lift that won’t fall flat by lunchtime.
- Variations: Leave two thin strand pieces out at the front hairline to frame your face softly.
What You Need
- Teasing comb
- Sectioning clip
- 1 hair elastic
- 2–4 bobby pins
- Volumizing powder or hairspray
