back to basics.

As a hairstylist I can look at a picture and just figure out how to do it. But, not everyone has had the same training as me. :P I wanted to take the time today to break down some of the basics of styling and maybe help you to figure these styles out a little better. 

We'll start with a basic pony! 

1. Pick up a horizontal section of hair at the crown{top of your head-about 2in long and 1/2in wide} Bring it straight up.

2. Using the smaller side of your comb, comb the hair from ends to roots{about 3 times per section.}

3. Repeat for 3-4 sections{depending on hair thickness}

4. Bring teased section back and smooth- being careful not to comb through what you just teased.

5. Section hair at the end of your eyebrows on each side and bring back{smooth the sides with a comb or your fingers.}

6. Secure with 2 bobby's- one on each side{the ridges should connect in an 'X'}

7. Take the rest of the front section and bring back to the previously pinned place and secure again with 2 bobby's.

8. Using a rubber band, secure the rest of your hair-making sure the pony is just below the bobby's. 

9. If you wanna hide your hair tie, take a ribbon of hair FROM YOUR PONY and wrap it around the holder until you run out of hair-secure with a bobby-into the pony.

Voila! A Pony tail made easy. If you have hair that doesn't stay teased, use some hairspray on each section PRIOR to teasing. 

I hope that my breakdown has/will help! Let me know- happy styling! :)