Putting your hair in a puff sounds simple. Grab some gel, brush, and a scrunchie — and there you have it, right? But what happens if your hair is too short for a ponytail? No fret for any short-haired naturals. This hack demonstrates just how simple it is to put your hair in a puff no matter the length.
Per the TikTok video, instead of a rubber band, you're going to use a long piece of cloth — something like a shoestring, skinny elastic string, or single pantyhose leg, for example. Prep your hair like you're doing any other ponytail. That includes laying down those baby hairs and smoothing your tresses. Next, hold the ends of the string around your hairline and pull them tight. Your hair should slowly start to form a puff the more you pull the string. Secure the ends, and that's it — puff formed!
While wearing a puff can help your hair grow longer, it can also damage your hair and hairline if you're not careful, per Naturally Curly. Natural hair has to be detangled weekly, sometimes daily depending on its thickness. So, while you may think your hair is fine and doesn't need to be detangled when in a high ponytail, in actuality, it does, the outlet added. And be sure not to wear a high puff 24/7, as it can be stressful on your edges.
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