It doesn’t matter exactly where you wear your ponytail; you can wear it low, high or in the middle. It does help, however, if you have at least shoulder-length hair so that you have enough length to work with.
Standing in front of a mirror and having a friend hold a second mirror behind you can help you see what you’re doing.
Be careful-fiddling with your bun too much can make it come apart.
Find a (clean!) sock that has a good amount of elastic in the ankle. Ideally, it should be close to your hair color so it’s hard to see. Cut the toe off of the sock. Roll from the new toe hole towards the ankle. You should get a small, bunched-up, doughnut-like piece of elastic.
If you just washed your hair or it’s naturally a little slippery, it can be hard to get this bun to stay in place. Try using a texturizing spray to give it some hold. [1] X Research source
If the sock doesn’t quite stay on your ponytail, don’t worry. It will get tighter as you roll it down.
If you have hair that isn’t naturally very stiff, you can hold your ponytail up and let the hair fall around the doughnut. Then, just run your hand downward over the doughnut to gather the hair and tuck it in.
It should get easier to roll near the bottom of the ponytail.
It can also help to use a little hairspray to give the bun a stiffer, stronger form. [3] X Research source You can even make your own, if necessary.
