High Bubble Ponytail

A high ponytail divided by elastics spaced evenly down its length, each segment pulled wide into a rounded bubble.

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Once the base is set at the crown, small clear elastics go on every three or four inches, and the hair between each pair is tugged outward by hand to round it. Spacing decides everything: even gaps read graphic, uneven ones read as a mistake. Long hair takes four or five bubbles, shoulder length takes two. Cut the elastics out downward rather than dragging them off the ends, which is where the breakage happens.

Suitsoval, round, square face shapes. Each bubble parks its width behind the head rather than beside the cheek, so the only thing the shape adds at the face is the height of the base at the crown.
Hair typemedium density, thick, straight, wavy. Each bubble has to fill out into a round shape, so it wants medium to thick density and at least shoulder-length hair to make more than two segments.
UpkeepA styling set rather than a cut, around ten minutes to build, with an ends trim every twelve weeks so the final bubble does not thin out to nothing.
Ask forAsk for clear elastics set every three to four inches below a crown base, with each section fanned out by hand between them.

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Questions about High Bubble Ponytail

Who does the High Bubble Ponytail suit?

It works best on oval, round, square face shapes. Each bubble parks its width behind the head rather than beside the cheek, so the only thing the shape adds at the face is the height of the base at the crown.

Does the High Bubble Ponytail work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, straight, wavy hair. Each bubble has to fill out into a round shape, so it wants medium to thick density and at least shoulder-length hair to make more than two segments.

How much upkeep does a High Bubble Ponytail need?

A styling set rather than a cut, around ten minutes to build, with an ends trim every twelve weeks so the final bubble does not thin out to nothing.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for clear elastics set every three to four inches below a crown base, with each section fanned out by hand between them.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the High Bubble 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.