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How to create a ponytail without a hair tie

This is a great hack for when you realize you don’t have a hair tie. Will it survive a workout class? Probably not, but it’s perfect for those moments when you’re in a pinch!

Gather your hair into a ponytail and hold it with one hand. Use your other hand to create a small opening just above and slightly to the side of the ponytail, then flip the tail through. No hair tie? No problem!

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How to create a ponytail without a hair tie This is a great hack for when you realize you don’t have a hair tie. Will it survive a workout class? Probably not, but it’s perfect for those moments when you’re in a pinch! Gather your hair into a ponytail and hold it with one hand. Use your other hand to create a small opening just above and slightly to the side of the ponytail, then flip the tail through. No hair tie? No problem! LTKootd LTKBeauty LTKFindsUnder100

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