Curly High Ponytail

Curls gathered high at the crown and left to fall as a full, rounded cascade rather than a smooth tail.

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Only the gather is smooth, and even that stays loose, because pulling curls tight at the base stretches the pattern and the tail loses its shape. Everything above the elastic gets a light hand and everything below is left alone to spring. Volume sits wide rather than long, so the profile is a mass of curl behind the head. A satin scrunchie instead of a rubber band prevents both the dent and the breakage at the tie point.

Suitsoval, square, oblong face shapes. The tail carries width behind and above the head, filling out a longer face, while the fully exposed hairline keeps a square jaw from setting the widest line.
Hair typethick, wavy, curly, coily. This needs a real curl pattern to build the cascade, and denser hair fills the tail out so it reads round instead of stringy at the ends.
UpkeepRefresh with water and a leave-in most mornings, and trim every ten to twelve weeks so the curl ends do not taper into thin, straggly points.
Ask forAsk for a loose crown gather on defined curls, no brushing through the tail, and a satin band rather than an elastic.

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Questions about Curly High Ponytail

Who does the Curly High Ponytail suit?

It works best on oval, square, oblong face shapes. The tail carries width behind and above the head, filling out a longer face, while the fully exposed hairline keeps a square jaw from setting the widest line.

Does the Curly High Ponytail work on my hair type?

Best on thick, wavy, curly, coily hair. This needs a real curl pattern to build the cascade, and denser hair fills the tail out so it reads round instead of stringy at the ends.

How much upkeep does a Curly High Ponytail need?

Refresh with water and a leave-in most mornings, and trim every ten to twelve weeks so the curl ends do not taper into thin, straggly points.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a loose crown gather on defined curls, no brushing through the tail, and a satin band rather than an elastic.

Can I try the Curly High Ponytail on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Curly High 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.