Turn bumpy ponytails into smooth ones. No matter the length or texture of hair you are dealing with, use this guide on How to Put Hair in a Ponytail and leave the aggravation behind! This is a great look to use for those hot summer days when the heat doesn't allow having your hair down as an option. Also, there are ways to "fancy-it-up" to use the style for a more sophisticated look.

The materials you will need to gather before beginning this journey will be a hair tie suitable for the thickness of your hair, a brush (only for those with more coarse hair), hairspray, bobby pins, a flat iron and a rat-tail comb (optional if desiring a stronger look). Time consumption depends on the type of hair you have as well as which look you want to end up with. The more style you add to the look the longer it will take to achieve. The best part is that these are options that you can do in the comfort of your own home rather than having to pay for a stylist to create it. It's your turn to create the stylish ponytail you've been waiting to have!

It is usually best to do this hairdo with un-washed hair so that the products that are already in your hair will help hold the look for a longer period of time since freshly washed hair tends to be more fine and loose.

Create the poof and let the teasing begin (if desiring to create a more sophisticated ponytail). Starting about 3 inches back from your forehead, separate a 3-inch-thick portion of hair, kind of like a Mohawk. Using your rat tail comb, tease a 1/2-inch-wide section of that portion on both sides. After teasing each individual section, hairspray the roots to hold in the teasing as you work your way either front-to-back or back-to-front. Then smooth a thin strip of hair over the teased area to cover the mess.http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty-and-style/hair-style-ideas

"'Skip the entire paragraph above if desiring a ponytail with less oomph."' If you have super curly hair, use a brush to smooth down only the sides of your hair to gather all of your hair into your hands. Those of you with straight or less or more fine hair, using your comb at an angle, smooth back the outer surface of hair back while gathering all of your hair into your hands to the desired point (high at the crown or low closer to the nape of your neck) to create your ponytail.http://www.hairfinder.com/techniques/poofponytail.htm

Using long strokes, brush your hair from the frame of your face back towards the ponytail. After gathering all of your hair at the point where you want to have your ponytail, be sure the tail is hanging parallel to your spine and slide your hair tie around the wrist of your brush hand. This will be your official ponytail so make it as short or as long as you want it to be. Holding your gathered hair with your free hand, allow the hair tie to fall around the tips of all of the fingers on your brush hand. Then, hook the hair tie with your free index finger and stretch it down as you pull your hair through the band with a soft grip. Be careful not to snap the hair tie on your fingers! Keeping the hair tie tense, insert your other hand into the band and twist it around the base of your ponytail as you grab the ponytail and pull it through the hair tie. Repeat the last step until the band fits snug.http://www.ehow.com/how_17118_make-ponytail.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/how_2049250_hair-pony-tail.html

To fix any bumps that may have popped out during the tying procedure, use your bobby pins to tuck them back into place as well as any flyaway hairs. Apply hairspray to smooth the hair even more as needed using only your hands. Use a dab of anti-frizz serum on the tail for greater control.

To add more style to your look, you can wrap a strand of hair around the hair tie to conceal it. Apply hairspray to the wrap to finish and look hairs and complete the look.http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-a-perfect-ponytail-2

Another creative touch is to place a rubber-backed headband about 1/2 inch behind your hairline which also helps to hold back any unwanted, loose bangs.

The "Giddy up" ponytail is a high-class hairstyle that can be done by you as well. During Step 2, tie your ponytail very loose leaving a 3 to 4 inch gap between you head and the hair tie. Flip the tail to one side and push it through the gap under the hair tie toward your scalp, creating a vertical roll. Secure the roll in the middle using your bobby pins. This hairdo looks best un-corrected so let a few strands fall loose leaving it a bit messy.

Another option is to slide in a jeweled hair clip to cover most of the top part of the hair tie. Practice creating your ponytail wet and dry, as well as from the top of your crown all the way down to the base of your neck, to create different looks and to see which stays better for you!http://www.ehow.com/how_2049250_hair-pony-tail.html