How to Wear a Ponytail with Extensions

Creating a ponytail can be challenging if you’re using your own hair. Sometimes, the end result is lifeless, flat, and boring. Other times, you can’t do it simply because your hair isn’t long enough or thick enough to do this hairstyle justice.    

Want to imitate Kim Kardashian or Ariana Grande’s signature look, but your hair keeps letting you down? Well, don’t feel bad. Most of these celebrities and influencers whose hair we envy rely on hair extensions to create the fantasy lengths and volume we love. 

There are several different hair extensions suited for ponytails, and you get to choose one that fits your natural hair and color best. You can try donning hair extensions before putting your hair up into a pony. This way, your ponytail will look bouncy and thriving.

A Step-by-Step Tutorial on Ponytails with Extensions

Want to meet up with the girls after the gym? Got a text from your crush asking to go out at the last minute? Get a no-muss, no-fuss look even with second- or third-day greasy hair with the help of hair extensions styled in a ponytail. 

There’s something so empowering about this hairstyle because it allows you to conquer the world with your hair out of the way while still looking put together.

The ponytail is the perfect hairdo for almost any occasion. However, it’s not always easy to do. Here’s the simple way to create a ponytail with the help of hair extensions:

1. Brush your hair. Prepare your hair for styling by brushing it to remove knots and tangles. Make sure to comb your hair in the direction of where your ponytail will be to avoid frizz. Then, section off the top to create a small ponytail and secure it with an elastic tie. This small ponytail will serve as the base to clip in the extensions.
2. Attach the hair extensions. Brush the hair extensions, then clip in the wefts near the elastic of your small ponytail. Stack the wefts on top of each other until you’ve achieved the desired effect. After you clip in a weft, tease your roots to create a volumizing effect.    
3. Backcomb your hair. Once all the extensions are in place, unpin the small ponytail you made earlier and backcomb your hair to create volume.
4. Determine the placement. If you want a sleek, high ponytail, aim for the top of your crown. For a low ponytail, aim for a little further down on the back of your head. High ponytails give your hair a lot of bounce, while low ponytails have less movement but look softer and more relaxed. 
5. Create the ponytail. Gather all of your hair into a ponytail and secure with an elastic, then smooth out any flyaways. 
6. Conceal the elastic. Take a strand of your hair and wrap it on the base of your ponytail to hide the elastic, then secure it with bobby pins underneath the ponytail. 

Style your ponytail. Still, have a couple of minutes to spare? Apply a shine-enhancing hair spray to finish off the look. Or create a subtle, wavy effect using a curling wand. Just make sure to curl the ends away from your face.

Best Styles for Ponytails with Extensions

What’s great about using extensions for your ponytail is that they give you the ability to style your hair in many different ways. You can choose from a variety of ponytail styles to suit your mood or outfit for that day. Here are some of the most popular ways to style your ponytail.  

Sleek High Ponytail

Can you wear a high ponytail with tape-in extensions? Absolutely. This ponytail gives you a classic, polished, and elegant look that you can wear to create an excellent first impression, be it to a job interview or a first date.  

Low Relaxed Ponytail 

The low ponytail can be your go-to hairstyle for an undone, messy look that looks great for workouts and brunch dates. It will keep the hair out of your face while you’re making your lunges or gossiping with the girls.      

Romantic Braided Ponytail 

A braid to go with your ponytail is always a great choice. This is the perfect hairstyle for a day-to-night look. It’s professional enough to wear during board meetings yet casual enough for a dinner date with your partner after a long day at work.

There are so many ways to braid your ponytail. You can go for a simple three-part braid, look extra feminine with a fishtail braid, or rock the bohemian look with a textured double braid.