How to Do a Topsy Tail

James Westman

Just a bit of twisting and tucking lends a fun retro vibe to an everyday pony. (In this story: Hair, Erika Wightman. Makeup, Melissa Silver.)

Start Slideshow

1 of 6

Step 1

James Westman

Gather hair into a loose low ponytail.

2 of 6

Step 2

James Westman

Poke the fingers of one hand up through the hair to create a “pocket” of space.

3 of 6

Step 3

James Westman

Keeping the “pocket” open with your fingers, flip the ponytail up and through it.

4 of 6

Step 4

James Westman

Pull the ponytail down to tighten it.

5 of 6

Step 5

James Westman

Smooth the hair in the twist.

6 of 6

Step 6

James Westman

Spray hair lightly to hold the style.

See more easy buns and braided hairstyles:

The Braided Bun
The Knot Updo
The Easy French Twist
The Side French Braid Bun

Replay gallery

These All-Natural Weed Killers Really Work

Effective Carpet Cleaning Solutions From Ingredients You Have on Hand

15 Books About Race Everyone Should Read

How to Do a Topsy Tail

1 of 6

Step 1

1 of 6

2 of 6

Step 2

2 of 6

3 of 6

Step 3

3 of 6

4 of 6

Step 4

4 of 6

5 of 6

Step 5

5 of 6

6 of 6

Step 6

6 of 6

Up Next

Everything in This Slideshow

Account

More

How to Do a Topsy Tail

1 of 6

Step 1

1 of 6

2 of 6

Step 2

2 of 6

3 of 6

Step 3

3 of 6

4 of 6

Step 4

4 of 6

5 of 6

Step 5

5 of 6

6 of 6

Step 6

6 of 6

Share the Gallery

Up Next

Share the Gallery