Barbie Flipped Ponytail
A sleek, high ponytail featuring dramatically flipped-out ends, popularized in the 90s and recently revived by the "Barbiecore" trend. This style is chic, elongating, and adds an element of playful glamour, making it a favorite of celebrities like Ariana Grande and Gabrielle Union. The signature flip requires a round brush and blow dryer to achieve a voluminous, polished finish.
| Hair Type | Straight |
| Categories | |
| Occasion | Special Event |
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Styling Time | 25 minutes |
| Setting Time | 0 minutes |
| Total Time | 30 minutes |
| Hair Length | Long |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Popularity | 92/100 |
| Tags | sleekhigh-ponytailglam |
Instructions
- 1
Start with clean, dry hair. Apply a generous layer of heat protectant spray throughout your mid-lengths and ends.
- 2
Using your sleek brush, brush all your hair up to the desired height for the ponytail (typically the crown or just below). For extra volume, you can brush a small section from the nape of your neck last to secure it high.
- 3
Secure the ponytail tightly with a strong hair tie or bungee cord. Ensure the base is smooth; use a fine-tooth comb and edge control or serum to eliminate any bumps or flyaways around the hairline.
- 4
Divide the ponytail into two to three manageable sections. Starting with the first section, apply a light mist of hairspray for hold.
- 5
Take your round brush and position it at the very end of one hair section. Use the blow dryer (with the nozzle) to direct heat over the hair while slowly turning the brush outward to create a dramatic, bouncy flip. Repeat this process for all sections.
- 6
Once all the ends are flipped, gently shake the ponytail to blend the sections. Finish by misting the entire ponytail and the flipped ends with a strong-hold hairspray to set the style.
Styling Tips
For a super-high pony like Ariana Grande's, tilt your head back while gathering your hair. This helps ensure the ponytail doesn't sag when you straighten your head.
To hide the hair tie, take a small, $1/2$-inch section of hair from the bottom of the ponytail, wrap it tightly around the hair tie, and secure it underneath with a small bobby pin.
If your hair is naturally curly or wavy, flat-iron the ponytail straight before creating the flipped ends for the smoothest, most dramatic effect.
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