Not every good ponytail comes from your own two strands of hair, and that is completely fine by me. A weave ponytail is one of the fastest ways to go from short or thin to long and full in under an hour, and when it’s installed right, nobody can tell the difference between that and hair that grew there.
The key with any weave pony is blending, because a beautiful ponytail with an obvious seam where your hair meets the weft just isn’t the vibe. Here are twelve ways to wear it so the blend disappears and the length does all the talking.
Drawstring Weave Pony
This is the easiest entry point if you’re new to weave ponytails. It clips in, has an adjustable drawstring at the base, and you can have it on and blended in under ten minutes. Great for a quick change without any commitment.
Clip-In Weave Pony
If you want more control over placement, individual clip-in wefts let you build volume exactly where you need it before you gather everything into your ponytail. It takes a little longer but the result looks incredibly natural.
Sew-In Weave Pony Base
For something that lasts weeks instead of hours, a cornrow foundation with a sewn-in weft gives you a ponytail base that survives workouts, rain, and everything else life throws at it. Just make sure your stylist leaves enough leave-out to blend the edges.
Weave Pony With a Lace Closure
A lace closure at the crown gives you a natural-looking part and hairline before the weave takes over into the ponytail. It’s the most realistic option if you’re wearing your hair up in front of people who know your usual length.
Curly Weave Pony
Curly textured weave ponytails are having a huge moment because they hide any bulk at the base and give you that big, voluminous look with almost no effort on your part.
Weave Pony for Everyday Wear
For a low-maintenance daily option, choose a weft that matches your texture closely and keep the base simple with just a wrapped section of your own hair. It should look like you just have really good hair days, every day.
Complete the Look: More Ponytail Hairstyle Ideas
If you’re building out your ponytail rotation, our high ponytail hairstyles post has even more ways to wear length once you’ve got the base figured out. Which weave style are you trying, the drawstring or the sew-in?
