Do you want a face-lift that costs nothing, takes only five minutes, and doesn’t involve a scalpel? Then meet your new favourite hairdo that will make you look five years younger: the high ponytail.
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As it turns out, Ariana Grande’s signature style is the secret to instantly looking years younger. By pulling your hair up into a ponytail high enough that it can be seen from the front, it opens up the face, tightens facial features, and emphasizes your eyes, eyebrows, and cheekbones. And as an added bonus, it also visually elongates your face and overall silhouette making you look a little taller.
No wonder celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Selena Gomez have stolen Ariana Grande’s go-to look.
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Here’s how to perfect the high ponytail:
Adding volume (by way of dry shampoo or hairspray) may seem counterintuitive to pulling your hair back—but by giving your hair extra texture, it will help it stay in place throughout the day.
For the perfect placement, aim for the center of your crown with the ponytail visible from the front but still comfortably falling behind your head and not spilling off to the side.
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Brush out any bumps, keeping your hair as sleek and smooth as possible. The key to pulling off this ponytail is to look younger, not girly, so you want to avoid any messy flyways.
Once you’ve got your ponytail fastened, nix the gym connotations by covering up the hair tie. The easiest way to do this is to take a strip of your hair and wrap it around the base of your ponytail, affixing it with a bobby pin. Or, you can dress it up with a ponytail cuff for a sophisticated touch.
