How to make a ponytail

Ponytails, first of all let me explain this is not rocket science, it's actually easy to do. For the best results your child's hair should be at least shoulder length or longer. Although this can be done on short, bobbed, or even layered hair but in these cases you will not get all the hair up into a ponytail, which can look cute on little girls.

First you will need a comb to part(split the hair into two sections) the hair if you want even ponytails on either side of the head.

Step 1
Standing over your child's head look down at her nose and take the first tooth of the comb and drag it back along the scalp in one stroke, lightly, until you reach the back hairline.

Step 2
Now take a brush and brush each section of hair on either side of her head towards where you want the ponytail to be.

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If your child's hair is tangled now is the time to check out the section in the blog called

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Problem with combing out hair
If you have a problem combing out your kid's hair because of tangles when it is either wet or dry, this is a good idea. Always start at the ends of the hair and comb out slowly and as you untangle the hair move up the hair-shaft until you are at the roots and have the whole head of hair untangled and ready to either dry or cut. If you want to know more about all this check out the new DVD "How to Cut Your Child's Hair at Home"

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Now after you have brushed all the hair and have all the tangles out

Step 3
Gather it together one side at a time and secure it with a covered elastic. Repeat this action on the other side. Either low and close to the ear for the traditional looking ponytail or higher up for a more Pippi Longstocking look. This makes it much easier and more acurate using the ear as a guide so the ponytails are equal.

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Gather all the hair at once, after making sure all the tangles are out and place one ponytail anywhere on the head you want. Just make sure when you brush the hair you direct it to the location where you want the ponytail to be. Now you can have some fun with the ponytails you have created.

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Use ribbons or wool for a more decorative look. You can even use beads for a little sparkle. make it fun for your child to make the decision about which accessories she wants.

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