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.)

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Gather hair into a loose low ponytail.

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

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

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Pull the ponytail down to tighten it.

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Smooth the hair in the twist.

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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

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