That updo is giving big hair energy.
You dont have to resign yourself to a lackluster ponytail though.
Here are some of the best volumizing updos for thin hair.
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All you need is a single hair tie.
Fan it out at the base and youre done.
For even more volume, use a texturizing spray through the ends and backcomb.
Try R+Cos Trophy Shine + Texture Spray ($36; randco.com).
Were talking Barbie ponytail status, saysSeamus McKernan, a top hair artist for Nioxin.
First, put your hair in an elastic to make a ponytail.
Then take a second elastic and attach two bobby pins to it, he says.
This trick fans the hair out, which creates the illusion of more hair.
Start by dividing hair into two sections right at the top of your ears.
Secure the pony, then take some hair from underneath and wrap it around to hide the elastic.
Tease and curl the pony tail.
Separate hair into three sectionstwo in front and one in the back.
Loosely twist one of the front sections and drape it over the pony.
Then, twist the second section and cross it over the top of the first front section.
Combine the ends of both front sections just under the ponytail and secure with a small elastic.
Sleek Volume
Yes, you might have your sleek aesthetic and a voluminous ponytail, too.
Grab two hair ties and a comb.
Gather the remaining halo of hair around the base you already created and secure with your second hair tie.
Fan the hair out at the base, and youre done.
Claw Clip
Only have 30 seconds before running out the door?
This genius trick is perfect for you.
All you need is a claw clip and a ponytail holder.
Simply tie hair into a ponytail as usual, then split it into two sectionstop and bottom.
Put the clip underneath the top section to spread out the hair, says celebrity hairstylist Bradley Leake.
This hack separates your ponytail to create more dimension and the illusion of endless volume.
The Hair Edit Vaulted Claw Clip, $10, is perfect for the job.
In other words, you could create your own one-of-a-kind custom pony.
Leake recommends Hidden Crown Clip-Ins ($199; hiddencrownhair.com).
Make a ponytail and secure it with an elastic but dont pull it too tight, says McKernan.
It instantly jazzes up a boring ponytail.
