Why does a girl need the perfect ponytail?
JG: Because the right kind of ponytail can balance bone structure and be flattering, whereas the wrong kind of ponytail can detract from your best features. Pulling the hair back too tight; especially around the hairline, where hair is the weakest, can cause the hair to break and thus give you more flyaways. SC: Why is a tight ponytail bad? JG: If the ponytail looks too tight, it’s not a very modern look as modern hair has a little bit of drape and is not as rigid. You don’t want to look too much like a ballerina. SC: What do you do if you have one of the hair extremes, i.e. really fine hair? JG: Fine hair works best lower on the head; thicker hair works best higher up on the head. SC: And what if you have a very “styled” cut? JG: Typically the more layering you have in your haircut, the higher your ponytail should go. SC: What do you look for as you’re pulling hair into a ponytail? JG: The thing I’m always trying to balance with a ponytail is the cheekbone and the jawline. You want to
