Brush out your hair thoroughly. Make sure you don't have any tangles in your hair.
Backcomb the roots gently with a brush.
Gather your hair into a ponytail. Hold the hair in place at the back with one hand.
Hold the ponytail in place with an elastic band. Pull the band around your ponytail. This until the hair tie is tight enough that it stays put.
Smooth out the last few flyaways. Spray a dedicated toothbrush with some hairspray. Run the toothbrush along any stray hairs that you missed. This will help hold them down without flattening your crown.[8]