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How to make a ponytail look two inches longer

A super easy guide that makes a ponytail appear to be two inches longer

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Take half of your hair, or as much as you would normally put into a half up-do, and put it into a ponytail.

Take half of your hair, or as much as you would normally put into a half up-do, and put it into a ponytail.

Here's a side view. This is my sister

Here's a side view. This is my sister

Put the rest of the hair up about 1 1/2 to 2 inches under the ponytail.

Put the rest of the hair up about 1 1/2 to 2 inches under the ponytail.

Flip the ponytail back down and spray with some hairspray. Then there is your extended ponytail!

Flip the ponytail back down and spray with some hairspray. Then there is your extended ponytail!

Here's a picture comparing a regular one to the longer one.

Here's a picture comparing a regular one to the longer one.

Accessorize as desired :) If you do a straight ponytail, just tease the top ponytail so you can't see the little one underneath.

  • 2.0 hair ties
  • Hairspray (optional)
  • Teasing comb (optional)