6 Cheer Beauty Secrets Revealed

Slicked Back Hair

Ever wondered how cheerleaders can get that perfectly slicked back ponytail, even when they’re flipping upside down?

Osberg says she uses a flexible hold gel, like Suave Max Hold Sculpting Gel, $3.66, or Freeze IT Original Hairspray, $7.94, a strong-hold hairspray known for its ability to keep your style in place — no matter what the humidity. To get that taunt ponytail, Osberg says to pull dry hair into a pony, and then mist the entire head with a blast of hairspray. For an even stronger hold, apply the gel to wet hair, then comb back into a pony.

What’s even better? Freeze It Original Hairspray contains optical brighteners, tiny shine particles that give you a high gloss look.