1. Home
  2. Style
  3. Beauty

How to Wear a Ponytail

By , About.com Guide

9 of 10

The Cheerleader Ponytail

Models in Sydney, Australia

Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
A super-high ponytail will take years off your face, but if you have excessive widows' peaks at your crown or if you have a big forehead, this look can be unattractive. To see if you're a bad candidate, pull hair back and look in the mirror, if hairline starts high at the top of your head, this look can bring too much attention to your forehead.

How to get the cheerleader ponytail:

Step 1: Blow-dry hair using mousse or spray for volume, then pull hair high on top of head (above your eyes). The sleeker, the better, so brush out any bumps.
Step 2: Secure with a thick elastic band. For added bounce, tease the hair right at the elastic.
Step 3: Skip the bow, but spritz with hairspray. Try a headband for a super-trendy look.

Explore Beauty

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Fall Fashion Accessories

These hot fall accessories will update your wardrobe without breaking the bank. More >

  1. Home
  2. Style
  3. Beauty
  4. Hair Style Photo Galleries
  5. Ponytails
  6. The Cheerleader Ponytail

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.