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How to Perfect an Everyday Ponytail Using Mr. Smith

India Williams
by India Williams
Updated:
29 Apr 2025
I’m the go-to guide gal and routine queen here at Adore Beauty. I have a background in media and communications, and over 3 years experience in the beauty industry. When I’m not answering all of your burning questions, you can find me spruiking underrated products to my co-workers and trying to figure out what our best bloody mascara is.
If you have fine or thin hair, sometimes a laid back ponytail can be your best friend, as it keeps your hair looking young, modern and effortless. 
In this routine Freda Rossidis, Creative Director at Mr. Smith, explains how to sweep your hair back into an easy, no fuss ponytail you can recreate easily at home. 
Adore Beauty are an exclusive stockist of Mr. Smith Products, carrying their range of incredible sulphate free shampoos, body wash and hair styling products.

How To Easily Style Thin Hair Using Mr. Smith




How do I add volume to a ponytail?

Those with straight, thin hair, might want to consider adding volume to your ponytail for a more textured look. 
To do so we recommend starting off with our routine, which shows you How to Create Beachy Waves Using Mr. Smith, to create some initial movement and volume in your hair. 
Then, follow this routine in which Freda Rossidis shows you the best tricks and techniques to amplify your ponytail using the Mr. Smith Texture Spray 150ml

Freda Rossidis’ Guide To Her Everyday Ponytail:

Step 1: Brush it through 
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Step 1: Brush it through 
Using a boar bristle brush like the to brush through your strands, smoothing back the hair. You can also use your fingers to simply run through the hair getting it to sit in the direction you want.
Step 2: Add a serum
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Step 2: Add a serum
Take 1 drop of the and take it through the hair with your fingers to manage any frizz. 
Step 3: Pull it back into a pony
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Step 3: Pull it back into a pony
Pull your hair back into a low pony at the base of your neck, run your fingers through your hair to get some movement into the look. Keep it tight and tie with a cling free elastic. 
Step 4: Give it some movement
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Step 4: Give it some movement
Using something like the create movement by taking small pieces and wrapping it around the tong. 
Step 5: Go in again with the serum
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Step 5: Go in again with the serum
Apply another drop of the for some extra shine. This formula won’t create build up or make you look oily. 
The Final Look: A perfected, textured ponytail
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The Final Look: A perfected, textured ponytail
We hope you enjoyed this easy routine designed to volumize and style fine and thin hair using Mr. Smith Products. You can easily glam this simple look up, or sweep it together before work for a casual, lived in look.


Hair Stylist Tips:

  • When drying your hair, dry it in the direction you want it to sit. 
  • For a slightly different look, stop pulling the pony through your hair tie half way through for a sophisticated loop look.
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India Williams

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