Step 1:
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For natural girls who are in need of a wash day, you can still get away with this look. The fact that your hair is a little dirty, will allow it to be even more moldable. Start by gathering a triangular section of hair at the front of the hairline. Your going to want it to stay so spray TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hair spray Hold Level 4: Extend ($4.99, target.com) at the roots to create a strong foundation.
Step 2:
Brush the section into a ponytail using a toothbrush. I prefer to use Baby Tress Edge Styler ($15.00, babytress.com), this product is great for molding your edges as well.
Step 3:
You are going to want to tease the roots of the mini ponytail for volume. If you have Type 3 hair and need a little more help vs our Type 4 sistahs, try TRESemmé Between Washes Volumizing Dry Shampoo ($5.99, ulta.com). Massage throughout to get instant volume and brush over it to create a bubble-like shape.
Step 4:
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Clip the section away and create another triangular pony beneath the first and secure with an elastic band. If you want a long and dramatic ponytail and don’t have the hair to do it, you can purchase some affordable synthetic hair and add to each section.
Step 5:
On the last loop of the elastic while securing add the above bubbly pony to the pony that you are woking on and secure with another elastic.
Step 6:
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You are going to repeat steps 4 and 5 for the length of the hair (or however long you want the extensions to be).
You can duplicate on the other side if you want to bubble ponytails, but I like centered option for one, large bubble pony.
Step 7:
If your bubbles aren’t to your liking, use French pins and bobby pin to shape the bubbles throughout.
Step 8:
It’s all about your edges! You’re going to want to smooth them down with your favorite edge gel. I love African Pride Black Castor Miracle Extra Hold Braid, Loc, Twist Gel ($6.85, amazon.com) for it’s longstanding hold!
What do you think of this DIY look? Will you be trying? Sound off in the comment section!
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