Wearing a phony pony is a great way to give yourself a break from the hassles of styling, while still maintaining a nice, sleek look! They are economical [Human hair ranges from $15-$25, Synthetic pieces run from $10-$15], easy to install, and comes in a variety of colors, textures, and styles.
Benefits of wearing a phony pony:
Protects the ends of your hair: Phony ponies can protect the most delicate portion of your hair; the ends. By covering the ends, you run less of a risk of splits, breakage, as well as exposure to harsh weather and/or UV rays.
Helps cut down on excess manipulation and mechanical damage:
Wearing a phony pony means that you don't have to worry about excessive styling, combing, detangling, which equals more length retention for you [provided other aspects of your regimen are healthy].
Makes a sleek go-to style for nights on the town: Instead of fussing over your hair for your next outing, sweep it back into a chic ponytail, and slap on a phony pony! This is perfect for those that have yet to perfect other natural styles, but still want to avoid using heat and even those that are in a time crunch!
Don't like the variety of phony ponies in your local Beauty Supply?
Don't like the variety of phony ponies in your local Beauty Supply?
Check out your local wig shop or an online source like Hair Sister's , Especially Yours and Claire Hair.
Tips:
- Do not wear your phony pony in the same spot for longer than one week, as it can cause thinning in that area.
- Think the phony ponies have too much hair? Try a children's phony pony instead.
- To lessen the amount of tension placed on your follicles, take down the ponytail at night.
- At night, gather the hair into a loose ponytail and tie down with a satin scarf to keep your hair laying smooth.This should prevent you from having to brush your hair everyday.
- Freshen up the style in the morning by tightening up the ponytail, spritzing your hair with water [this will reactivate any gel you may have added from the day prior], and adding a little pomade to tame flyaway's. Make sure to tie your hair with a satin scarf for at least 20-30 minutes to lay your hair down nice and smooth until the top portion dries.
- Ease styling worries by choosing ponytails that are highly textured, in doing so, it will be less pressure to get your real hair super straight.
- For more of a natural looking pony, try to find hair pieces that are layered
- To detangle synthetic & human hair pieces, lightly spritz them with a homemade Apple Cider Vinegar + water mixture [1 cup of water + 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar].
- Make sure to practice these healthy bunning & ponytail guidelines, as they will help keep your hair healthy, thick and free of breakage.
Check out some of these products to help you nail this style!
Ouchless Rubber-bands: These rubber-bands are free metal, thick, and offers a firm hold
Eco Styler Gel: One of my favorite alcohol-free gels. Alcohol-free means you won't experience the harsh drying effects like you would with gels formulated with alcohol.
Fantasia IC Hair Polisher: Another stellar alcohol-free gel! This gel is formulated with Olive Oil for additional moisture and delivers long-lasting hold!
Bobby Pins: To hide shorter pieces, reach for good quality bobby pins with thick rubber tips. Goody & Vidal Sassoon are my favorites.
Garnier Wax: If you're wearing your hair pressed or straightened, try this wax by Garnier! It imparts mega-shine, tames flyaways, and offers all-day hold!
Tip: I especially like using this product around my hairline and nape area, it keeps the hair uber shiny, smooth, and tamed.
