When we talk about hairstyles, it is something that showcases our personality and current mood. We choose our hairstyle according to our looks and occasion. We usually try different outfits just to nail our look for the day and break the daily monotony by trying something new. One such hairstyle that is effortlessly stylish and makes us stand out from the crowd is a messy ponytail. This hairdo works best for every hair type and will complete our look without any extra effort. It can be worn for a casual brunch, coffee date or dinner night, it’s easy to adjust as per the vibe.
How to do a messy ponytail: Step-by-step guide
Step 1: Prep your hair
Begin with deep cleaning your scalp and hair for better hair styling results. Deep cleaning helps to remove excess oil, dandruff, sweat, product residue, and pollution. For this reason, use Vega Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush which comes with a handle and pointed yet soft silicone bristles for deep cleaning of scalp and hair. It is ergonomically designed, ensuring a comfortable grip that doesn’t cause strain to your wrists. The best part is that it is made with a safe material which makes it suitable for all skin types including the sensitive ones. It leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Step 2: Gently detangle to remove knots
Once your hair is washed, choose Vega Detangling Brush to detangle knots. It comes with a special vent design to use with heat appliances. It is ideal for removing stubborn knots or tangles in both wet and dry hair of all hair lengths and textures. It features nylon ballpoint flexible bristles to ensure its gentle on the scalp and also offers a massaging experience. It has a comfortable grip to groom and style hair with ease at home on the go.
Step 3: Create a ponytail
Let your hair dry naturally and then use our tail comb to create neat middle parting. Then, take out a few strands from the front for a messier and un-polished look. Now, gather the remaining section of your hair into a ponytail at the height you want – low, medium or high. Now use a black rubber band and secure the ponytail ensuring it’s not tight.
Step 4: Wrap hair around the ponytail
Now very swiftly take out a small section of your hair from the ponytail and wrap this small section of hair around your ponytail. Secure it with bobby pins.
Step 5: Grab the hair curler
The last but most important step is using the Vega Ease Curl Hair Curler (19MM Barrel) to add soft curls to your ponytail. This hair curler has 19mm ceramic coated barrel for even heat distribution and a styling temperature of 200°C for quick and effective results. With a cool tip, 360⁰ swivel cord to prevent tangling during the curling process, and digital indicator, this hair curler is perfect for creating lustrous curls
- Simply wrap a small section of hair around the clamp
- Hold it for a few seconds
- Let it loose on your palm
- Smoothly run your fingers through the curls to soften them
You can also curl the front strands in the same way, if desired.
Key Takeaways
A messy ponytail hairstyle is supposed to be messy so don’t try to make it look polished. It is one of the best ponytail hairstyles that adds a relaxed and cool vibe to the whole look. It makes hair look voluminous, bouncy, and adds a beautiful texture. It can flatten every face shape and is easily adaptable. You can pair it with a headband, a cute scrunchie, or beads hair accessories to amp up the whole look.
