How to Do an Inside Out Ponytail

Last Updated: October 8, 2021

The Inverse Ponytail is a variation of the standard Ponytail. It is a simple style that you can complete in under a minute. Keep reading to learn how to do an Inverse Ponytail or an Inverse Ponytail Bun.

Method 1

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Doing an Inverse Ponytail

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Gather the hair into a ponytail. Use your hands and a brush to make sure that your ponytail is even and neat. You can decide how high or low you would like the ponytail to be. This style is usually started with a pony that is near the nape of your neck.^{[1]
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Fasten the ponytail with a covered elastic band. Adjust the ponytail as needed to make it lower or higher depending on how you want your style to look.^{[2]
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Use your fingers to make a hole right above the hair band. Make the hole in the center of the back of your head.^{[3]
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Pull the ponytail down through the hole. With one hand, keep the hair separated and with the other hand pull the ponytail end through the hole you have created.^{[5]
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Adjust the ponytail as needed. You may need to tighten the ponytail a little bit to make it look how you want. Use your fingers to divide the ponytail hair and tug on both sides at the same time.^{[6]
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Expert Interview. 3 September 2021.}
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Complete your style as desired. Add a bit of hair spray to hold your style in place or add some decorative touches. You can wear your inside out ponytail as it is or add a headband, some barrettes, or a ribbon.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Doing an Inverse Ponytail Bun

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Gather the hair into a high ponytail. Use your hands and a brush to make sure that your ponytail is even and neat. You can decide how high or low you would like the ponytail to be.
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Fasten the ponytail with a covered elastic band. Adjust the ponytail as needed to make it lower or higher, but keep it high and towards the back of your head.^{[7]
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Use your fingers to make a hole right above the hair band. Make the hole in the center of the back of your head. Try to get the hole as close to the elastic band as possible. ^{[8]
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Pull the ponytail about halfway through the hole. With one hand, keep the hair separated and with the other hand pull the ponytail end through the hole you have created. Tuck the end of your ponytail down through the hole.^{[9]
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Wrap the end of your ponytail around the base of your ponytail. Secure the end of your ponytail to the base of your ponytail with some bobby pins.^{[10]
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Adjust your bun as needed. You may need to tighten the ponytail a little bit and adjust the bun a bit to make it look how you want. Use your fingers to divide the ponytail hair and tug on both sides at the same time.^{[11]
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Complete your style as desired. Add a bit of hair spray to hold your style in place or add some decorative touches. You can wear your inside out ponytail bun as it is or add a headband, some barrettes, or a ribbon.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I do an inverse ponytail with short hair?

Community Answer

Make the ponytail as loose as possible off your head and attach the hair tie very tightly. Then, you can flip the ponytail.
Question

How can I make a messy bun?

Community Answer

Put your hair in a pony tail and make two more in that one and then twist them around.
Question

How can I style my hair if it is short?

Community Answer

Check the styles in Style Short Hair for something that would suit you.

Warnings

Take care when taking the ponytail out. You must pull the ponytail back up through the hold and then remove the hair band, otherwise you could create a knot in your hair.

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