Have you ever had a ponytail that looks kind of sad? There’s an easy fix, this hair trick I learned from Jesa Herman, Director of the Spirit Program for the United Spirit Association, a national cheerleading organization. All you need is a bobby pin to keep your pony perky.

1. Gather your hair into a tight ponytail and secure with an elastic.

2. Take a loop from the elastic and stick a bobby pin through making sure the prongs of the bobby pin are facing your scalp. .



3. Next, push the prong end of the bobby pin to your scalp, then down into the ponytail base. If your hair is thick or heavy, use multiple pins to get the same effect.

4. Tug on the ponytail ends gently to tighten.

Bonus Tip: Use a large bobby pin for longer hair to create an ultra bumped up look.