Easy Curly Ponytail Tutorial for Natural Hair: The Fall Hairstyle You Asked Me For

You asked, so I delivered! 💋

After I wore this curly ponytail in one of my looks, the requests came rolling in — so today I’m showing you exactly how I create my easy fall ponytail, from wash day to the final fluff. And yes, that gorgeous warm color is custom: I bleached and colored the shorter bundle myself to give the ponytail that black-and-copper fall look. 🍂🧡

Step 1: Wash Day Comes First

A sleek ponytail starts long before the styling. I wash with Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Shampoo and follow with the Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner — the slip makes detangling so much easier on natural hair.

Step 2: The LOC Method — Moisture Is the Foundation

Liquid, oil, cream — in that order. I detangle and moisturize using the LOC method with my Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner, PATTERN Detangling Nectar, PATTERN Moisture Milk, and PATTERN Jojoba Oil Hair Serum. Hydrated hair molds better, shines more, and stays sleek longer. Never skip this step, loves.

Step 3: Mold and Set It Sleek

This is where the ponytail gets its polished base. I mold and set my natural hair down smooth — take your time here, because this foundation is what makes the whole style look elevated instead of rushed.

Step 4: Add the Bundles and Build the Curls

Finally, the bundles go on and the magic happens — that full, dimensional curly ponytail from the thumbnail. The custom black-and-copper color does half the styling work for you; it’s the statement piece of the whole look.

Want the color details? I colored these bundles myself with the water color method:
🎥 How to Dye Hair Cajun Spice in 4 Minutes | Water Color Method: https://youtu.be/pcb9UcmxBtE
🎥 My purple hair tutorial: https://youtu.be/94zi4l-nzzQ

Products I Used

• Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Shampoo
• Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner
• Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner
• PATTERN Detangling Nectar
• PATTERN Moisture Milk
• PATTERN Jojoba Oil Hair Serum
• The Doux styling products (see the video description for the full list)

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And because I know somebody is going to ask about the nails 😂💅🏽 — my press-on nails video: https://youtube.com/shorts/J0_QH1EYgAU

Next up: once your ponytail is in, keep her fresh with my daily refresh routine: https://youtu.be/Ntr6uXBt97M

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Tell me in the comments: are you trying this ponytail for fall? I want to hear how yours turns out! 👇🏽

Style it. Own it. SLAY it. 💋
— Miko