Struggling with the sleek ponytail? Avoid these common mistakes and learn how to perfect the style for a smooth, long-lasting look!

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Time to take down that high ponytail and unpick those braids: an expert trichologist ... Those tight, twisted buns and taut, sleek ponytails could have been putting my delicate hair under too ...