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I want to touch on protective styles: what they are and how they can help your hair flourish. A protective style is any hairstyle that keeps the ends of your hair tucked away and requires little to no daily retouching. Protective hairstyles can be worn for extended periods, ranging from a few days to several weeks, depending on the specific style and hair type. The main goal of protective hair styling is to minimise manipulation, which prevents hair breakage and in turn promotes hair growth. While people often think about twists or braids as a protective style, I’m particularly fond of ponytails. Aside from giving you an instant non-surgical face-lift 😋, they’re just a classic. Ponytails can be sewn-in but an alternative option is ready-to-wear ponytails.
Ready-to-wear ponytails are ponytail extensions that can be attached to your own hair. They come in a variety of lengths and styles, and they are widely popular right now both on and off the red carpet due to how instant they are. I generally love installing a ponytail for clients because it is stylish, universally flattering, protective, and if you’re using a ready-to-wear ponytail, you can easily switch up the style as much as you want. While there are many different ponytails available on the market, I love the ponytails from our sister brand, Mauve Collective.
The ponytails are very easy to use, cost-effective and look so good! Here is what you should know about the ponytails from Mauve Collective. They are made with synthetic fibres that make the ponytails long-lasting. Using high-quality synthetic hair makes the ponytails from Mauve Collective easier to maintain as they don’t require additional styling (though they can be shampooed). Each ponytail comes with two combs and a drawstring that makes applying them effortlessly easy.
Once your hair is gathered, you simply take the ponytail extension, place it around your ponytail/bun, and use the combs to secure the ponytail in place, adjusting it until you are comfortable. The drawstring can then be used to tighten it for extra security. That’s it – you will have a new hairstyle within seconds!
The ponytail extensions from Mauve Collective come in four shades: Jet Black, Natural Black, Dark Brown, and Chestnut, making it easy to find a shade that best complements your own hair colour. With summer here, these ponytail extensions are a must-have for quick, endless style options that won’t damage your hair or your bank account.
Candy Girl:
This ponytail does not skimp on volume nor glamour. With the retro flip of the ends and the medium length of 16 inches, The Candy Girl ponytail is a unique ponytail. It’s giving 💖Barbie💖. Try this ponytail for an event where you want to make a statement without doing too much.
Boss Babe:
The Boss Babe ponytail is simply a showstopper; the 24-inch length really gives the wearer options. Not only can it be worn as is for a sleek look but it can also be braided and worn in one of this season’s most popular looks: the braided ponytail. A sleek, long ponytail is trendy right now but the look really is timeless.
Waves on Swim:
Think of The Waves on Swim as the Boss Babe on the weekend; it’s a relaxed, easy-breezy look. With its very loose wave and its medium density, the ponytail is understated and is a great option for anyone who wants a little bit of texture instead of a bone-straight look.
Island Vibes:
The Island Vibes ponytail’s curly texture paired with the length is perfect for vacation, especially paired with the hair beads that are so trendy right now. This is a ponytail with lots of volume which makes it a great option if you want to style the ponytail in different ways.
Queen Bee:
For the ladies who like their hair to blend seamlessly with their extensions, the Queen Bee is the ponytail for you. The texture of this ponytail resembles natural hair after it is blow-dried but before it is straightened with a flat iron. The result is a ponytail that will look like it grew from your head.
Fro Me Baby:
There is a Mauve Collective ponytail option for every hair type and the Fro Me Baby ponytail is for clients who prefer to wear their natural hair texture. This is a ponytail that has the look of natural hair that just happens to be longer and thicker. The curls are perfectly formed but can be separated for a coarser look.
Regardless of which ponytail you choose, you are guaranteed a ponytail that is instant, versatile and stylish. If you try any of them out I guarantee you’ll enjoy them! If you’re still not convinced about DIY-ing it, then we’re always here to help. Simply book an appointment with one of our stylists, and we can help you install your new ponytail 😁.
As always, thank you for reading! Till next time!
