19. The Low Knot-Detail Ponytail
What This Idea Means
A modern, minimalist hairstyle where a strand of your hair is literally knotted around the ponytail base. It gives a sleek, artistic look that requires zero extra hair accessories.
How to Make It
- Brush hair completely flat and smooth into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck.
- Before securing with a band, divide out two small, equal sections from the outer bottom edges of the ponytail.
- Bring these two sections up over the top of the remaining ponytail bundle and tie them into a simple single overhand knot (just like tying a shoelace).
- Wrap the loose ends of the knotted strands underneath the ponytail base.
- Secure the ends firmly against your scalp underneath using a bobby pin, then push an elastic band over the hidden ends to hold everything securely in place.
Tips and Variations
- Tips: Use a small amount of pomade on the two tying strands so they stay neat and knot cleanly without fraying.
- Variations: Tie a double knot for a bolder visual focal point right above the base.
What You Need
- Smoothing hairbrush
- 1–2 bobby pins
- 1 hair elastic
- Hair pomade or wax