We all love to opt for timeless style and fashion but what is timeless? How will you identify it? How to opt for it? How to recreate timeless style into trendy one? OMG! So many questions in your head, don’t worry I have a solution to this. Why not go for a timeless hairstyle that is retro but gives elegance to your personality. Here I would like to mention that Retro Ponytail is the best for this purpose.
Well you must be wondering why I am suggesting Retro Ponytail to y’all, but let me tell you that this is the only vintage hairstyle that is still so popular across countries. Retro Ponytail never dies! It is still stylish and trendy, if you dint try Retro Ponytail yet it’s high time to try once. This version of retro hairstyle is wearable as it is less dramatic. It allows you to decide the amount of curls and volume you want. In my blog below I have mentioned some steps, video, style variations and tips you should know before you go for it. Any special occasion a casual day out or evening party this hairstyle will definitely add glam and chic to your appearance. So if you are wondering which hairstyle you should prefer, than this will be the best one.
Things You Will Need To Make Retro Ponytail
• Hair Shampoo
• Hair Conditioner
• Blow Drier
• Dry Shampoo
• Hair Comb
• Hair Brush
• Hair Clips
• Hair Ties
• Hair Spray
• Hair Curling Iron
Steps to make Retro Ponytail
Step 1: Wash your hair to avoid greasiness.
Step 2: Nourish it using Hair conditioner.
Step 3: Blow Dry it to get good texture. (If you don’t want to wash your hair apply dry shampoo and move further with this hairstyle)
Step 4: Apply some Hair Spray to get the desired results.
Step 5: Using a Hair Comb make a Centre part or a side one according to your face shape and choice.
Step 6: Make a diagonal section leaving four fingers space in the front, make sure this section goes down till your ear and divides it into two parts.
Step 7: Using Hair clip secure the front hair section to avoid its interruption when you style other section.
Step 8: Take small section of hair from crown area and tease it well for volume.
Step 9: Take another section and tease. (We dint take all of the hair together to avoid mess and thus teased it two times)
Step 10: Using a fine Hair Brush smoothen the teased hair from the upper layer to get finished look.
Step 11: Now secure this smoothen hair with Bobby pins, make sure this looks like a bump. While doing this the tease hair can flatten but there is no need to worry about.
Step 12: Grab your hair backwards and make a High Ponytail or you can also make Low Ponytail choice is yours.
Step 13: Use a Rattail Comb to bring up your flattened bump.
Step 14: Open the front section you tied in step 7.
Step 15: Take one section from it and wrap it around the Ponytail base same as you do in Wrap Around Ponytail.
Step 16: Secure it using Hair Clips or Bobby Pins so that is does not come out and stays for longer time.
Step 17: Repeat the same with other side too.
Step 18: Using a hair Curling Iron, curl your Ponytail. Make can opt for curls in same direction or a messy one according to your preference.
Step 19: To get bouncy and fuller look brush your Retro Ponytail. This step is optional if you wish you can, as many don’t like to brush the curls.
Step 20: Make sure the hairstyle looks good and there are no flaws. Give a finishing touch by using Hair Spray on it.
Retro Ponytail Tutorials
Looking at the step numbers you must have thought it’s very difficult and you can get it right. Let me tell you it’s not the case, Retro Ponytail is very easy and simple hairstyle one can go for. It is not complicated at all, trust me! Here I have a tutorial on Retro Ponytail that will guide you through all the aspects of this hairstyle.
Tips to Follow While Making a Retro Ponytail
1. The size of the front section of Retro Ponytail should not more than 2.5 to 3 centimetres.
2. While teasing your hair, make sure you start from the roots.
3. Try creating bouffant effect at the front section for better result.
4. Make sure your hair is not greasy before you opt for this hairstyle as you may not get desired result.
5. To add some extra fun to Retro Ponytail you can add decorations like flowers, ribbons and bows to your ponytail base.
