Ponytails are a hairstyle that will never go out of style, and they are suitable for women of all ages. The ponytails we generate at home versus the sleek and fluid ponytails created at beauty clinics may appear to be worlds different, but in truth, all it takes is a few essential hair hacks, the correct products, and a little practice to get the job done.

If you're planning on wearing a sleek and smooth ponytail for the holidays, here are five terrific ideas for creating salon-quality DIY (Do It Yourself) sleek ponytail at home!

1. Wash Your Hair Thoroughly

Dirt and product buildup can weigh your hair down and stiffen it to the point that you can not style it the way you want. You must adequately wash your scalp, roots, strands, and ends if you're going to smooth your hair down perfectly. Use a nutrient-rich shampoo to improve hydration and protection, then rinse with cold to warm water, and you're ready to go!

2. Use The Right Product For Preparation

Ensure you have products on hand that accomplish one or all of the following three things before styling your hair: hydrate, nourish, and protect. When starting a new Ponytail hairstyle, your hair's health should always be a priority; thus, products should be free of hazardous chemicals and packed with elements that benefit your hair.

Now, just because something is good for you doesn't mean you should use it! It's important to remember that some formulae won't work with specific haircuts. A water-based product, for example, may be fantastic for hydrating and moisturizing your hair before styling it, but if you try to smooth your hair straight with it, your curls will return in full force.

Pomades, oil, and edge control work well for this style of hair. Using gel could help your ponytail to be fluid and wavy!

3. Blow Dry Your Hair

Blow drying your hair is essential for a sleek ponytail since it stretches and smoothest your curls while also giving you a polished appearance. If you're concerned about using too much heat, skip the flat iron and instead use a comb attachment on your blow dryer to straighten your hair.

Always remember to use heat protection before beginning to apply heat! The perfect solution is olive oil with grapeseed. It protects hair from heat while providing a natural sheen and all the olive and grapeseed oil benefits! When you run a tiny bit into damp hair, you'll notice the results as soon as you start blow-drying.

4. The Invisible Ponytail

The invisible ponytail is easy to do:

• Draw your hair back and braid the ponytail.

• Add a small quantity of hair glue to the corner of the weft of extension hair you'll be using.

• Press it on the tip of the braid.

• Wrap the hair upward until the braid is completely hidden.

You can fix the ponytail with more glue, a pin, or an elastic band to make it look natural.

5. The Final Touch

The key to a wonderful slick and sleek ponytail is laying the edges nicely, which is the final step in this DIY smooth ponytails guide. To avoid your edges curling back up to their natural form, use an edge control instead of a water-based gel.

Extra Tip: Try Different Clip-Ons

After all of the slicking and layering, you're left with the ponytail itself. Your ponytail may be very defined or in a puff, depending on how you detangled or stretched. They look best while straight, but it can be a hassle at times while heat treating it. So, what's the answer? Braid hair and clip-on!

Take a perm or blow out textured clip-ins and clip them at the base of my ponytail, concealing the clips with hair bands or scrunchies for a more natural look. If your hair is showing, bobby pins it up into your scrunchie, and it will be entirely hidden.

If you're using braid hair, make a small bun with your natural hair, cuff the extensions around it, secure it with a hairband, and then spread it out into a ponytail to hide the bun.

Voila! You've got your smooth, silky, and straight ponytail!

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