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Tips.....
-Use banana clips for making ponytails and good days hair pins for securing.
-As a change up method, to not cause stress on my hair, I will bun by twisting the hair and then securing with tools like spin pins, metal duck bill clips or other gentle tools.
-Don't pull the hair too tightly to avoid stress on edges and nape.
-Re-do frequency determined by my hair needs. If it needs a boost of moisture, I'll take it down nightly, moisturize & re-do the bun. If moisture is on point, then I'll keep the bun in until it looks old or my hair needs additional moisture.
-Slick down the edges and nape with soft bristle toothbrush and something gentle like Bee Mine Bee Hold, Whipped Gelly, Hairveda Red Tea Holding Gel, Oyin Shine & Define.
-I sometimes use a cut up stocking for making my pony. I saturate it in conditioner overnight or right before making my pony to ensure it doesn't pull moisture from my hair.
-I have some tiny nape hairs that sometimes poke out and I will throw on headbands to hide those stubborn hairs. I try to always put conditioner on the headband before putting it on so it doesn't rub my hair and cause breakage. Some headbands are too ornate and may be damaged by doing this (experienced that) so just be cautious of that before applying conditioner to all types of headbands.
-I use a tiny, see through hair net to give the appearance that all hairs are in place. I hate out of place hairs unless I'm going for the messy bun look.