is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? - The Long Hair Community Discussion Boards

jasper · October 13th, 2009, 08:49 PM

I used to consider that wearing a ponytail was putting my hair "up." Now that it's longer, and I've been wearing buns/ updos, a loose ponytail seems more like down to me. A ponytail doesn't feel protected- it feels more like loose hair. What do you think?

Dars · October 13th, 2009, 08:57 PM

I think it's up. Once I put my hair in a pony and then take it out later in the day my curls won't look nearly as good down so it's definitely an up style for me.

paperwhite · October 13th, 2009, 08:57 PM

I think it's still 'up'. It's gathered and pulled away from your neck, even if it's low. I know what you mean about it feeling like loose hair as opposed to bunned/twisted, though.

Amara · October 13th, 2009, 10:28 PM

It's down. It doesn't noticeably protect my length.

lyria · October 13th, 2009, 10:33 PM

I would say that a ponytale is "back," but not "up." It keeps the hair away from your face, but doesn't really change the exposed length or protect the ends.

talecon · October 13th, 2009, 10:34 PM

when I do my hair in a ponytail (which is rare) I usually do it low and loose so its not really up but I picked up anyway since more people put their ponytails higher up on their head than I do. go figure

teela1978 · October 13th, 2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyria

I would say that a ponytale is "back," but not "up." It keeps the hair away from your face, but doesn't really change the exposed length or protect the ends.

I'd go along with this

hootietoot · October 13th, 2009, 10:39 PM

I voted neither 'up' nor 'down'. I almost never wear my hair in an actual updo, so a ponytail feels like 'up' to me. I also tend to wear them high. But it is only slightly more protective than having it down, so...

It keeps me from setting it on fire. That's what I'm mostly concerned with.

Charlotte · October 14th, 2009, 12:34 AM

I voted "up" as it's off my neck when the weather's hot and sticky.

Gumball · October 14th, 2009, 12:43 AM

I think it's "up" considering most things that are "up" are pulled up in some way. Loose hair is just a product of that particular way of putting it up. That's akin to someone having a french braid, which may be considered "up," but with a long tassel. There are also some buns which are more knots than anything, which may or may not leave length hanging down instead of contained.

View Poll Results: Is a ponytail "up" or down" ?
A ponytail is "up."	113	46.89%
A ponytail has loose hair so it is "down."	44	18.26%
It's neither "up" nor "down."	64	26.56%
Who moved my cheese?	31	12.86%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 241. You may not vote on this poll

October 13th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#1
jasper Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 227 Length: 34 / 35 / ?? Type: 1b/1c / F / ii iTrader: (0)	is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? I used to consider that wearing a ponytail was putting my hair "up." Now that it's longer, and I've been wearing buns/ updos, a loose ponytail seems more like down to me. A ponytail doesn't feel protected- it feels more like loose hair. What do you think? __________________ dye job courtesy of the camera's red-eye reducer

October 13th, 2009, 08:57 PM	#2
Dars Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Age: 20 Posts: 408 Length: ears / apl+ / bsl+ Type: 3a / F/M / ii iTrader: (0)	Re: is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? I think it's up. Once I put my hair in a pony and then take it out later in the day my curls won't look nearly as good down so it's definitely an up style for me.

October 13th, 2009, 08:57 PM	#3
paperwhite Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Knee-deep in my container garden Age: 26 Posts: 97 Length: 17 in / 27 in / iliac Type: 1b / F / ii iTrader: (1)	Re: is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? I think it's still 'up'. It's gathered and pulled away from your neck, even if it's low. I know what you mean about it feeling like loose hair as opposed to bunned/twisted, though.

October 13th, 2009, 10:28 PM	#4
Amara Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,244 Length: bsl / 37.5" / 44-cl Type: 1b/1c / F/M / ii iTrader: (10)	Re: is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? It's down. It doesn't noticeably protect my length. __________________ ~ Two goals at the moment ~ ~ 1. Finish growing out henna - virgin hair currently heading toward APL ~ ~ 2. Grow to classic with a u-shape hem ~

October 13th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#5
lyria Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast (US) Age: 27 Posts: 322 Length: 24? / 29" / 33" Type: 2a/2b / F / iii iTrader: (0)	Re: is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? I would say that a ponytale is "back," but not "up." It keeps the hair away from your face, but doesn't really change the exposed length or protect the ends. __________________ To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. – William Blake

October 13th, 2009, 10:34 PM	#6
talecon Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 26 Posts: 104 Length: 3" / BSL / Butt Type: 2c / F / i/ii iTrader: (0)	Re: is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? when I do my hair in a ponytail (which is rare) I usually do it low and loose so its not really up but I picked up anyway since more people put their ponytails higher up on their head than I do. go figure __________________ The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

October 13th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#8
hootietoot Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arkansas Age: 32 Posts: 2,141 Length: 14" / 32" / 42" Type: 2b/2c / M / ii iTrader: (0)	Re: is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? I voted neither 'up' nor 'down'. I almost never wear my hair in an actual updo, so a ponytail feels like 'up' to me. I also tend to wear them high. But it is only slightly more protective than having it down, so... It keeps me from setting it on fire. That's what I'm mostly concerned with. __________________

October 14th, 2009, 12:34 AM	#9
Charlotte Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 385 Length: 16 in / 31 in / tbn Type: 1c / F / ii iTrader: (0)	Re: is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? I voted "up" as it's off my neck when the weather's hot and sticky.

October 14th, 2009, 12:43 AM	#10
Gumball The Great Gummy Guru! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 24 Posts: 1,997 Length: short / ~hip / gar? Type: 2c/3a / M / ii iTrader: (0)	Re: is a ponytail "up" or "down" ? I think it's "up" considering most things that are "up" are pulled up in some way. Loose hair is just a product of that particular way of putting it up. That's akin to someone having a french braid, which may be considered "up," but with a long tassel. There are also some buns which are more knots than anything, which may or may not leave length hanging down instead of contained. __________________ *Exclamation mark fortified and darn proud!*

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