How to Do a Topsy Tail

By Maura Fritz
Updated July 11, 2018
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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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Step 1

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Gather hair into a loose low ponytail.

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Step 2

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

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Step 3

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

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Step 4

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Pull the ponytail down to tighten it.

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Step 5

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Smooth the hair in the twist.

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Step 6

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Spray hair lightly to hold the style.

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