Loc High Ponytail

Locs collected at the crown and secured into one high gather, falling as separate ropes rather than a blended tail.

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Weight is the real consideration: mature locs are heavy, and pulling them all to a single high point puts genuine load on the roots along the front hairline. A wide fabric tie spread across the gather, or a spare loc wrapped around the base, distributes that far better than one thin elastic. The tail reads as distinct cylinders that move independently, so the shape holds even as the head turns.

Suitsround, oval, square face shapes. The locs hang behind the head as separate cylinders, so from the front the outline changes only at the crown, where the gather adds the height a round or square face wants.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. Locs form out of coily and tightly curled textures, and the tail needs enough of them at medium or thick density to hold a full, even shape.
UpkeepRetwist the roots on your usual six to eight week cycle, and alternate high sets with lower ones so the front edges are not carrying the weight every day.
Ask forAsk for the locs gathered at the crown and secured with a wide fabric tie or a wrapped loc at the base rather than a thin elastic.

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Questions about Loc High Ponytail

Who does the Loc High Ponytail suit?

It works best on round, oval, square face shapes. The locs hang behind the head as separate cylinders, so from the front the outline changes only at the crown, where the gather adds the height a round or square face wants.

Does the Loc High Ponytail work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. Locs form out of coily and tightly curled textures, and the tail needs enough of them at medium or thick density to hold a full, even shape.

How much upkeep does a Loc High Ponytail need?

Retwist the roots on your usual six to eight week cycle, and alternate high sets with lower ones so the front edges are not carrying the weight every day.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for the locs gathered at the crown and secured with a wide fabric tie or a wrapped loc at the base rather than a thin elastic.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Loc 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.