A ponytail haircut can look professional and casual; pull it back for a high ponytail, or keep it low to frame the face, leaving out wisps that add style.
One cutting method gaining traction on YouTube involves using an extra elastic to mark your length for a DIY trim – we refer to this method as “the unicorn cut.”
Getting Started
The Ponytail Haircut Method offers a practical and fast way to trim without visiting a stylist. Tie your hair back into a low ponytail, place an elastic band a few inches above where you want it cut, and secure it with another elastic band for a quick trim! TikTok user Florasandfaunas was among the first to test out this method, and it quickly became a DIY haircut trend. However, please know that it may not suit those seeking precision cuts.
Parting Your Hair
A classic ponytail makes an eye-catching statement in casual and dressier settings, especially with its middle part framing your face and drawing attention to your eyes, nose, or jawline – as seen here on Malin Akerman! Side bangs reduce forehead width while accentuating facial features, while low ponytails focus on the lower half of the face. Pulling your hair back into a ponytail may prove challenging if your hair is thick. Instead, consider switching up to the half ponytail look for the maximum benefits of this hairstyle. If you want your hair to have an iconic “V” shape, add long layers by creating a ponytail and cutting above or below it at your desired length. As this technique can be tricky for people with longer locks to master on their own, it would be wiser for these individuals to seek professional advice first.
Ponytail
For an effortlessly casual or elegant look, nothing beats the timeless ponytail! Not only will it keep your locks out of your face and complement most looks – it also helps keep saltwater hair out of your eyes on beach days! Google recently unveiled its “Year in Search” trend data for 2020, and one of the top searches was “How to trim your hair at home.” Many people prefer DIY haircuts at home rather than visiting a salon for haircuts. This method, commonly called the ponytail haircut or unicorn cut, has become extremely popular recently. This simple DIY trick can help achieve a more layered appearance in just minutes!
Snipping
As with any hairstyle, the results of ponytail haircuts vary depending on your head shape and length of hair. As Ernesto Domanico of Salon Solis in Toronto suggests, seeking professional advice may be beneficial before giving it a go yourself. He tells point-cutting to achieve more natural-looking strands and avoid a V-cut effect. For instance, by pulling your hair into a high ponytail and trimming above that elastic at whatever level most pleases you, you will create an effortless layered look without adding the volume associated with full top-split bobs. This method also works well when creating curtain bangs, with stylists offering assistance in adding texture and modernizing face-framing layers by cutting short snips to add dimension and modern flair to their layers.
Finishing Touches
Once you’ve mastered the ponytail haircut technique, it’s time to be more innovative with your cut. To add texture and depth, try point cutting the ends of your hair; to do this, flip up your unicorn ponytail and snip straight across with regular or thinning shears into its limitations. Another simple and professional-looking way to give your ponytail more depth is by wrapping a small section of hair around its base – this hides any visible hair ties and creates a super layered appearance! This method may only work well with some hair textures; curlier and wavier locks usually respond better since their natural movement helps soften layers.
