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Part 3 in a 5 Part Series on Ponytails 

As with almost anything, there are always do’s and don’ts that need to be considered.  This even holds true with wearing your hair in a ponytail.  Fortunately these do’s and don’ts are intended to help keep your hair healthy, be informational, and most importantly result in having a positive ponytail experience.

PONYTAIL DO’S

1)  If you are on a ponytail binge, do allow your hair a break every couple of days. 

2)  As you are creating your ponytail style, apply some extra strong holding gel on shorter layers and hair strands that have the potential of falling out.  These dampened strands of hair will not fall out or stick out as the strands of hair start to dry.

3)  To eliminate flyaway hair, do spray a bristle brush with hairspray before pulling your hair back into a ponytail.   

4)  Do accessorize whenever you have the chance.  Ponytail styles can be a lot of fun and can be dressed up or dressed down. 

PONYTAIL DON’TS

1)  Never go to bed with your hair in a ponytail.  Unfortunately, a ponytail can cause stress and strain on your scalp.  There is also the possibility of the tail getting tangled up around the pony elastic.

2)  Don’t neglect the treatment of your hair just because you are putting it up in a ponytail.  Continue to use good haircare products such as conditioners, detanglers, shine sprays, hair sprays and whatever else you normally use on your hair. 

3)  If you are wearing a ponytail for a dressy occasion, don’t wear just an elastic band to secure the pony.  Dress your pony up with a jeweled hairpin, jeweled barrette, or anything that makes a elegant statement.

4)  Don’t use your everyday run of the mill rubber band to secure your ponytail as these break and strip the hair strands.  Use one of the more hair friendly elastics that are in the marketplace. 

5)  If your hair is long and/or thick, don’t continually wear a high ponytail.  The weight of the ponytail can cause tension headaches.  Alternate by wearing the ponytail with the base near the nape of the neck.