Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
How to Use a Topsy Tail Hair Looping Tool for Easy Hairstyles
Twisted low ponytails were very popular in the 1980’s. As a pre-teen, I used to flip my ponytail through my hair strenuously to get the look because I didn’t have any tools at the time to help me do it. Then came the Topsy Tail hair looping tool.
I’ve owned a Topsy Tail for several years and thought it was time to show you how easy it is to use for many hairstyles. Read on to learn how to use a Topsy Tail hair looping tool for easy hairstyles.
I used the large looping tool for a twisted low ponytail style
I originally bought the hair looping tool to help me string some cotton candy colored hair extensions through my hair for braiding. I saw someone using the Topsy Tail to do this and it made adding the colorful hair much easier for the person doing the tutorial I watched. After using it for that experiment, I wondered what else I could do with it.
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Creating easy and quick hairstyles is something I love to do. I love styles that looked like you put a bunch of effort into, but are much simpler than they look. That’s what the Topsy Tail gives you. It’s a simple plastic and bendable tool that helps you create a style that looks complex and beautiful, but is very easy.
It makes a simple twisted low ponytail style
Where to Buy Topsy Tail or Hair Looping Tools + Discount Code
If you want a name brand Topsy Tail, you can find it by Conair on Amazon here. The set comes with a small and a large looping tool, instructions and ponytail holders. There are plenty of off brand versions on the market that cost a bit less that work just the same.
I saw a set of 2 on Temu for $1.11. If you shop Temu, use my discount code afe55197 at checkout for 30% off or use my link here to shop.
Other looping tool sets to consider:
Topsy Pink Styling Tools Set (with the lopping tools and combs) on Amazon for around $4
Aigee 6 piece Hair Loop Styling Set (Set of 6 of different sizes) on Amazon for around $4
Hair Looping Bundle (set of numerous tools and combs) on Walmart for around $7.50
Hair Twister Set on Walmart for $6.20
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Twisted Low Ponytail
I first experimented with creating a twisted low ponytail hairstyle. It’s best to use tangle free hair with this tool. I brushed my hair with my Unbrush (I love this brush…get it on Amazon here) and then pulled my hair into a low ponytail with a seamless ponytail holder.
I positioned my large looping tool on my ponytail and faced the pointed end towards my head. I slid the loop down on my ponytail just slightly under my ponytail holder.
I bent the pointed end towards my head and slid it into my hair behind my ponytail holder.
I used the tool to gently pull my hair between my head and the ponytail holder and down. If you have to tug too hard, you may have your ponytail holder a bit too tight. Try loosening it if you struggle to. Pull your hair through OR brush your hair a little more.
I used my fingers to fluff up the twist to hide the ponytail holder and the style is done.
Twisted Half Up Hairstyle
For a twisted half up hairstyle, I brushed my hair and pulled the sides back to form a half up hairstyle and secured it with a seamless ponytail holder.
I followed the same steps as for the low ponytail style, but I used the small looping tool.
I positioned the loop on my ponytail, with the pointed end facing my head. I bent the pointy end towards my head and then down under the ponytail holder. I gently pulled my hair through and placed a puffy bow scrunchie over my ponytail holder to conceal it.
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Carolyn J. (C.J.) Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.