How To: Style A Long Pony Tail from Short Hair

First off:  please forgive me if this "how to" is more like a "duh...obviously" kind of post.

When I cut off my long hair I quickly realized that up-do's had previously been my go-to hairstyle.  I felt lost each morning when getting ready.  What the heck was I to do with my hair if I couldn't fit it in even a small pony tail?  I tried doing the half-up thing and one day when I was feeling annoyed with the short, straggly hairs still hanging down, I decided to give them their own little pony tail.  Not intending for the outcome that was:  THE DISCOVERY OF HOW TO MAKE A LONG PONY TAIL FROM SHORT HAIR.  (when it comes to hair I never fail at being very dramatic)

Here's are the simple steps:

one:  put half of your hair in a pony tail.

two:  put the remaining hair in a pony tail.

three: tug the top pony (fluff it a bit, give it some volume...).

four:  tug the bottom pony (fluff it a bit, give it some volume...).

I know what you're thinking:  So like, the 80s style double pony tail?  And the answer is kind of, yes.  But the trick is:  leave your hair "wavy" aka (for me) messy/unbrushed.  You have to kind of pull the top pony tail around the bottom one, being sure to cover the bottom elastic.  

Here is my before:

And here's how it turns out:

You're welcome.

xo

Jayme

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