How Do You Make Hair Look Thicker in a Ponytail? Experts Weigh In

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If your ponytail tends to be more wispy than wondrous, rest assured, you’re not alone.

We tapped celebrity hairstylists, Angelo Rivera and Priscilla Valles, for their expert-approved tips.

Scroll through to see the ponytail hacks everyone with thin hair should know.

Meet the Experts

Angelo Riverais an editorial, celebrity, and commercial hairstylist.

Priscilla Vallesis a celebrity hair extensionist and creator of the the Priscilla Valles Luxury Hair Extensions.

To combat a droopy pony, prop it up.

Its as easy as using two hair ties.

Doubling up gives your ponytail a little extra lift.

it’s possible for you to also hold it up with bobby pins.

Use a Volumizing Spray

Apply a volumizing spray or mousse to your hair before blow drying.

This can lift the roots and give your ponytail a fuller appearance.

Or you could double up on actual ponytails.

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“Rene Furterer Volumeamousse for fine hair expands the hair once dried giving the hair more body.

Or you could useOribe Maximista Thickening Sprayon wet hair.

Once its dried it will give you a fuller texture.”

But, less is more when it comes to products and thin hair, says Rivera.

“Stay away from using too many products as it can weigh fine hair down.”

“I always recommendclip-in extensionsfor thickening a ponytail,” says Celebrity Extensionist Priscilla Valles.

“I recommend the smaller clip-ins designed for the sides of your hair.

If you have finer hair, backcomb with a little hairspray before you put the clip in.”

As for how to style your hair using clip-in extensions, Valles suggests this method.

“Clip them at the base of the ponytail before you put in an elastic band.

Be sure to use a stronger elastic band and a couple of bobby pins for security.

Quick fixes like backcombing your roots or using a volumizing spray can help give your hair an instant lift.

Consider hairstyles like a voluminous blowout or waves to create the appearance of thickness.