Half Up High Ponytail

The crown section is gathered high while the lengths below stay loose, giving lift at the top and length at the shoulders.

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A parting runs roughly temple to temple, taking everything above the ear line up into one elastic at the crown. What sits below hangs free, so the silhouette keeps width at the shoulders while the top gains height. Because only half the weight is under tension, it holds all day without dragging at the hairline. A little texture spray into the crown stops the top section sliding flat by afternoon.

Suitsround, square, heart face shapes. It stacks vertical height at the crown while the loose lengths stay beside the jaw, so the width across cheeks and chin is softened rather than exposed.
Hair typemedium density, thick, straight, wavy. The loose half needs enough length to read below the shoulder, and medium to thick density keeps the small tail from looking sparse next to the hair left down.
UpkeepNo shape to maintain beyond an ends trim at ten to twelve week intervals, and about two minutes with a brush and a single elastic to set it each morning.
Ask forAsk for a temple-to-temple section taken up to a ponytail sitting level with the crown, with the ends underneath left long and unlayered.

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Questions about Half Up High Ponytail

Who does the Half Up High Ponytail suit?

It works best on round, square, heart face shapes. It stacks vertical height at the crown while the loose lengths stay beside the jaw, so the width across cheeks and chin is softened rather than exposed.

Does the Half Up High Ponytail work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, straight, wavy hair. The loose half needs enough length to read below the shoulder, and medium to thick density keeps the small tail from looking sparse next to the hair left down.

How much upkeep does a Half Up High Ponytail need?

No shape to maintain beyond an ends trim at ten to twelve week intervals, and about two minutes with a brush and a single elastic to set it each morning.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a temple-to-temple section taken up to a ponytail sitting level with the crown, with the ends underneath left long and unlayered.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Half Up 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.