Bouffant Ponytail

Crown hair is backcombed into a rounded mound before the rest is gathered high, so the top has depth rather than lying flat.

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Backcombing goes into thin horizontal slices through the top two inches, each teased at the root and then smoothed over with the flat of a brush so the finished surface hides the padding underneath. The height sits between the front hairline and the elastic, which gives the profile a curve instead of a straight sweep. Hairspray belongs inside the teased slices, not over the top, or the shine goes dull.

Suitsround, square, oval face shapes. The teased crown adds height above the forehead, which is the line a round or square outline is short of, while the sides stay combed flat against the head.
Hair typefine, medium density, straight, wavy. Fine and medium hair grips a backcomb best, and straight to lightly waved texture is what lets the top layer smooth cleanly over the teased section beneath.
UpkeepNo cut to maintain, but teasing roughs the cuticle, so keep it to occasional wear, brush it out with conditioner rather than dry, and mask the mid lengths weekly.
Ask forAsk for the top two inches backcombed in slices at the root and smoothed over on the surface before the ponytail is set at the crown.

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Questions about Bouffant Ponytail

Who does the Bouffant Ponytail suit?

It works best on round, square, oval face shapes. The teased crown adds height above the forehead, which is the line a round or square outline is short of, while the sides stay combed flat against the head.

Does the Bouffant Ponytail work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, straight, wavy hair. Fine and medium hair grips a backcomb best, and straight to lightly waved texture is what lets the top layer smooth cleanly over the teased section beneath.

How much upkeep does a Bouffant Ponytail need?

No cut to maintain, but teasing roughs the cuticle, so keep it to occasional wear, brush it out with conditioner rather than dry, and mask the mid lengths weekly.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for the top two inches backcombed in slices at the root and smoothed over on the surface before the ponytail is set at the crown.

Can I try the Bouffant Ponytail on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Bouffant Ponytail on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.