How to get a longer, thicker ponytail: Step-by-step

When it comes to navigating the world of tousled waves, shoulder-length lobs, mastering the perfect messy bun, or finding the right bangs for your face shape, there’s one hairstyle that you can always rely on to take you from a night out to a busy workday, or even a workout—the classic ponytail.

Whether it’s a textured high ponytail, an elegant low ponytail, a trendy braided ponytail, or a sleek option to hide that third-day hair, it’s easy to see why the ponytail remains a go-to style for women everywhere.

But what do you do when your ponytail lacks the volume, lift, or length you crave? A thin, limp ponytail just doesn’t have the same impact as a long, full, bouncy one, does it?

That’s why we’ve created this guide to show you how to instantly achieve a longer, thicker ponytail using hair extensions. We’ll walk you through three effortless styles: the high ponytail, the textured ponytail, and the low ponytail. These styles are quick to create and perfect for elevating your everyday look. By clipping in a few wefts, you can instantly transform your ponytail without needing a separate faux clip-in piece.

Ponytail 1: High Ponytail with Hair Extensions

You’ve heard the saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and the same goes for a timeless, perky high ponytail—you simply can’t go wrong with this classic look.

Step 1: Begin by separating a small section of hair at the crown of your head and tying it into a ponytail. This small ponytail will serve as the base for securing your hair extensions.

Step 2: Take a 3-clip weft and carefully clip it around the base of the ponytail, as close to the hair elastic as possible. This will leave room for additional wefts, and clipping them in tightly ensures comfort and security.

Step 3: Continue clipping in the 2-clip and 3-clip wefts around the small ponytail. You can stack several wefts on top of each other, then wrap the combined weft around the ponytail for added ease. For even more volume, clip 1-clip wefts onto the existing ones.

Step 4: Gather the rest of your hair, including the small ponytail, into one high ponytail. Secure it with a hair tie, making sure the original ponytail is fully covered. Smooth any flyaways for a polished look.

Step 5: To conceal any visible wefts, take a small strand of hair from the ponytail and wrap it around the base, covering the hair elastic. Secure the strand with a bobby pin underneath the ponytail for a flawless finish.

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Ponytail 2: Messy Ponytail with Hair Extensions

This is one of our favorite ways to rock a ponytail with hair extensions! The key here is to clip in the wefts in the same direction your hair naturally falls when pulled into a ponytail. This technique helps avoid any lumps or bumps from the wefts, giving you a flawless, voluminous look.

Step 1: Separate a section of hair at the front, about halfway across your head, and clip in a 2-clip weft facing downward. If you have shorter hair or want extra volume, you can stack two wefts and clip them into this section for added thickness.

Step 2: At the crown of your head, separate another section of hair, flip your head upside down, and clip in a 4-clip weft upside down. This prevents the clips from tugging at your roots when you tie your hair up. Keep separating sections and clipping in the remaining 4-clip and 3-clip wefts until you’re happy with the volume.

Step 3: Now, gather your hair into a high ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. For that perfect messy look, pull out a few strands of hair around your face.

Step 4: Gently tug at the roots for added texture, then backcomb sections of the ponytail with a Loop Hair Extensions Brush. To finish, scrunch your ponytail with your hand to boost the texture and spray a little hairspray to lock in the look!

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Ponytail 3: Low Ponytail with Hair Extensions

For this sleek and elegant style, you can choose to either clip in a few 3-clip and 4-clip wefts or go all out with your full set of hair extensions to achieve maximum length and thickness.

Step 1: Since this ponytail sits lower on your head, clip in your wefts as you normally would, following the natural direction of your hair.

Step 2: For added volume, tease your hair at the roots each time you clip in a weft. This will give your ponytail extra lift.

Step 3: Once you’ve clipped in all your wefts, gather your hair into a low ponytail. A strong middle part pairs beautifully with this style, but you can part your hair however suits you best.

Step 4: Use a Loop Hair Extensions Brush to smooth down any flyaways. If you want a softer look, curl your ponytail and brush out the curls. Alternatively, you can leave it straight for a more edgy, sleek vibe.

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Which ponytail style is your favorite? Let us know in the comments—we love hearing from you!

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