A sleek ponytail is a classic hairstyle every girl needs to have in their corner for the perfect last-minute glam. However, if you have natural hair, it can sometimes prove to be a difficult task, especially when it comes to getting your curls to lie flat and stay sleek and shiny. The good news? It is not hard to do at all; all you need are a few key steps to achieve this hairstyle. In this article, we’re going to reveal our expert tips for creating a sleek ponytail on natural hair. Yes, even 4c hair. Keep scrolling to see our life-saving style tips.
Step-By-Step Sleek Ponytail Routine For Natural Hair
1. Start With A Good Cleanse
The key to achieving a perfect, sleek ponytail is freshly washed hair. Remove any buildup or dirt from your strands with a shampoo and follow up with a conditioning treatment to soften your hair and make it easier to handle. Once clean, your hair becomes a perfect base to layer on your styling products, as it will absorb the ingredients much faster.
2. Load Up On Moisture And Detangle
After cleansing your hair, moisturise with a leave-in conditioner or moisturising spray. Then, use a wide-tooth comb to dangle from the ends to the roots. You can divide your hair into 4-6 sections and work on one section at a time to make things easier.
3. Part Your Hair As Desired
Part your hair as desired to create either a side part or a middle part. Then divide your hair horizontally into two large sections using a rat-tail comb. This will create a back section towards your nape and a front section that is closer to your edges. Once both sections are separated, keep them secured with a hair clip.
4. Sleek Down The Hair With Gel
Working one section at a time, apply a generous amount of any strong-hold hair gel to the back section. Then use a paddle brush to evenly distribute the gel from the roots to the ends of the hair. Once the gel is properly distributed, use your hands to smooth the hair down, and then secure it with a hair tie. Repeat the same steps with the gel and the brush in the front section, but make sure to avoid messing up your part.
Depending on the thickness of your hair, you may need to divide the two large sections into smaller sections and slick them down gradually until you have completed the entire head. Then secure your ends with a hair tie.
5. Set The Style With A Scarf
After slicking down your hair, apply a little bit of hair mousse to smooth any flyaways and also define your ends. Then gently, tie a silk or satin scarf on your ponytail. Wait 15-30 minutes for the ponytail to set before removing the scarf to reveal your sleek ponytail. For the perfect sleek finish, you can leave the scarf on overnight to allow your hair to dry properly before removing the scarf.
6. Add Hair Extensions For A Flawless Finish
To amp up the final look of your ponytail, add our kinky curly ponytail extensions to the ends to give it more volume and length. You can choose from our collection of kinky coarse, kinky straight, and Brazilian curly drawstring ponytails. For a seamless blend, be sure to go for the texture that is closest to your natural curl pattern.
Final Thoughts
And there you have it, curlfirends — your sleek ponytail routine for a flawless look. It may take a few tries to get a hang of things, but with the right prep and products, you’re guaranteed beautiful results.