Ponytails

Have you tried a fine-tooth comb? It would make all your hairs line up. You'd have to use a regular-tooth comb first, of course, to work out the tangles, and then use the fine tooth, but I think it's your best bet.

Anais 

Hello,

Great photo, and your explanation is perfect. By the way, is that you in the picture? Very attractive lady no matter.

I'll try to help and hope to explain in a way that makes sense.

Generally, I do not use a product to achieve the smoothness, but I do like to follow up with something to keep the antennas in line.

Adding the product, then trying to get smooth doesn't work for me, I have to do it the other way around for the purpose of defeating dry flyaways, few - though annoying.

If I aim for smooth and flawless, my hair has to be just a tad on the way to drying, and a gentle brush is what I use. Shine mists are fun, but I hate using them on my clean hair, as they tend to catch every fuzz in the air. A quick day is alright, but if you are going to be outdoors, you'll look like a hairball. LOL

Hope this helps.

Karen Marie

Hello,

To me it looks like these styles were done with extensions.  The girls most likely have very straight hair to begin with and they pull it back into a ponytail then clip the extension piece over the pony.  To get sleek hair like that you would have to use some type of con product.