How to Tie Your Hair in a Ponytail With One Hand

Hi, Welcome to Chiara's one - handed life.
I have had requests to show how I tie my hair in a ponytail, I hope this video helps those of you who have asked how I do it and gives some ideas to help you. It may take several attempts to master, I often have to try a few times to get it right but keep going you wil be able to do it.
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[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Hey If you are struggling to do your hair with one hand in a ponytail. What I used to do was get someone else to tie my hair in a ponytail and then practice wrapping another hairband round my ponytail just to get the practice of how to wrap the hairband round the hair. This might be a way that you could maybe progress to doing your hair in a ponytail with one hand. if you are struggling. I hope this tip helps you but I know you will get there in doing your hair it just takes practice.

[@jennifervieira99]

Hi Chiara, I looked you up just now on Instagram and on KZbin as my 89 year old mother was reading your article in a health magazine called Brain & Life through her health insurance she receives the magazines each month. We live on the east coast of Florida on the space coast near where our space shuttle launch is. Thank you for sharing your story in these videos and in the magazine and helping others to make life a little easier. ❤ 🌴🏖🌞 it's been a bit more chilli this year in the winter. 🥶

[@sravs8425]

Thank you so much, you truely inspiration to everyone Great respect to you 🙏

[@jessicasipe6725]

I'm in complete awe, I had a stroke in 2020, left side paralysis, and I haven't been able to put my own hair up; but now thanks to you I feel comfortable trying again. Thank you so much!!

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

You are so welcome

[@tacocatt6808]

I broke my wrist and only wear high pony tails, and am struggling since I can’t use one hand for now - thanks so much!

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

You're welcome hope it helped and hope your wrist gets better soon

[@friends_besties5452]

Glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t know how to do my hair with one hand

[@k.c.7052]

Thank you so much for this I just broke my arm and needed to know how to put a pony up with one arm

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

You're welcome. hope it helped and hope your arm gets better soon

[@MontagZoso]

Same here...I am recovering from a broken elbow and I cannot get my right hand up to my face. Thank you so much for your video and by the way, you are beautiful and awesome!

[@k.c.7052]

@@MontagZoso I hope u get better I had a compound fracture which means my bone popped out I’m finally able to do stuff and I’m sooo thankful hope you can get back to normal again too

[@caanramah5879]

I can't thank you enough ma'am. I had given up trying, and for years I we just shaved my head. I had decide just to let my hair down always, but I really just want my hair tied back. Then I found your video. I only watched it ONCE and now I can tie my hair. So thank you very much! you have made a very big difference in my life :)

[@joshuamize0039]

I had a stroke back in 2014 and I still can’t use my left hand. I really appreciate this video. And you are an absolute babydoll

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you. glad this video was helpful

[@caseylupkin4878]

Thank you so much ! You are so strong, beautiful, and confident ! My mom had a stroke years ago . She won't do her own hair . she doesn't think she can, but she likes it long .I went looking for this video to show her one step . I'm trying to show her it is possible to keep living with her disability . This is one step of independence you might be able to give to her . Thank you .

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you for your kind comment, I hope your Mum builds her independence again and I hope my videos can be of some help

[@idahodisneybookdragon8950]

This is so helpful. I also had a stroke and I only have the use of my left hand. Keep up the good work.

[@gmaellen5530]

I’m having left shoulder replacement surgery soon, and fortunately, I’m right handed, however, as I always put my hair up in a high ponytail, or a messy bun, I’ve been bummed thinking it’ll be at least six weeks or more before I can do that again. I do have the additional problem that I am 5 or 6 months into growing my bangs out, so they tend to give me a lot of grief getting them into the ponytail and staying. Hairspray is a great idea for all my loose wings. Your video was great and I’m going to start practicing now. ❤❤❤ I’m really impressed with your skill at doing this! Your work with those hairpins is crazy!

[@heissesabrina]

i had a stroke a week and a half ago and dexterity is something that i still haven’t gotten back, i am so glad i found your channel. you are so beautiful, and thank you for such informational content. you don’t realize all the small things you take for granted before you lose your ability to do such things

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you for sharing your story with me. I’m so glad to hear that my videos are helping. Hope you have a great day. 😊

[@christinaj3560]

I suffered a brain stem stroke five years ago - your incredible optimism is such a boost! Keep it up! 👍💓🌸

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you! Love hearing from my subscribers. Glad you like my videos

[@rainbowchicken14]

This is so cool. I had a brain injury 8 years ago with similar effects to a stroke; hemiplegia, dystonia etc etc. despite being 8 years ago and struggling a lot with my image as a young woman, I’ve never tried to do anything like this as I feel I couldn’t. But this is so useful to see how you’ve mastered it all ❤

[@thomaspadgett2]

I have had one arm due to a bicycle accident for 27 years and it's nice to see someone like me with a positive attitude! My hair isn't long enough just yet to use my shoulder but it will get there someday. Thank you for getting my brain thinking again.

[@AnitaKennedy-hw5fo]

Thank you!! Ifractured my left arm and have very long hair. I'm having so much difficulty doing my hair in a ponytail (& bun). Thanks to you, I have hope of not being dependent on others. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@linda-lee73]

Thank you very much sweet darling.... Your sharp mind is amazing to me... I have a birth injury that caused a head, neck and left arm injury... You have given me something very special and I'll always think of you as I tried to do my pony tail... You give.. you're not whining about your issue... You are explaining and teaching an expanding people's imagination and hopefully kindness.. thank you again you beautiful spirit

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for sharing your story. I'm so glad the video was of help.

[@areannaramsey8620]

this is great to see another perspective of how a stroke survivor does a one handed pony! i had a stroke a few years ago myself and still struggle most days and try to avoid putting my hair up but this was actually very helpful!

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you so glad you found it helpful and hope you are able to find a way to do your hair.

[@nicolletaylor8081]

I also suffered a massive stroke when I was 16 years old and 5 monthes pregnant it was almost 10 years ago as of today and it was very difficult adjusting the disability of only having one hand I’m paralyzed on my left side

[@Lexi930]

Genius! I am excited to try this❤. So happy to find your channel. I am arm mobility challenged but have long hair.

[@ashleygiles1856]

you, my dear, are beautiful and are rocking your one handed life! from one one hander to another I am impressed!!

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you so much 😊🎀

[@colinpostell5752]

@@ChiarasOneHandedLife @Chiara's One-Handed Life Great video

[@colinpostell5752]

@@ChiarasOneHandedLife @Chiara's One-Handed Life does she???????????

[@colinpostell5752]

@@ChiarasOneHandedLife @Chiara's One-Handed Life does your Friend wash and do your hair backwards in her bathroom sink at school 🏫

[@colinpostell5752]

@@ChiarasOneHandedLife @Chiara's One-Handed Life does she????????????

[@nicslife9201]

Hi, I also had a stroke when I was younger and I’m 22 too!!! I was looking for a one handed ponytail tutorial and found your video 🙂

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

I'm so glad my video helped! It took me a long time to figure out how to do a ponytail with one hand too. Let me know if there's anything particular you want to see on my youtube channel

[@nicolletaylor8081]

I also was young I was 16 niw I’m 26

[@saphilawankharpran8201]

You're my inspiration... Love you❤😘

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

thank you

[@callmezel7054]

Omg tyy ty ty i was born only gaving one hand ty so much

[@BirdieBaby.]

this is such a great tutorial! thank you so much! I have surgery tomorrow on my hand and elbow so I'll be doing my hair like this for a few months, very appreciative of you! :) well wishes ~💖

[@mynameiskalpana]

Thank you so much babe, helpful for me since Im a hemiplegia for 7 years

[@tracicunningham9299]

Thank you so much Chiara. You are a true inspiration. God bless. I was able to do a bun thank you.

[@BethOvertonCPMmidwife]

Thank you so much for sharing! My daughter had a terrible triad injury and is adapting to her new limitations. She loves her pony tails and told me it really upset her to think she could never put her hair in a pony tail again. I searched KZbin and found you! Thank you! I'm sharing this with her today!

[@AncutaApachitei]

You are amazing. I have RA and it completely damaged my shoulder joint, now only having a good arm. I will absolutely give this a try as I am always struggling to try putting my hair together and I can’t. Such an inspiration ❤

[@2000patof]

OMG, better method than the bun and the wall HAHA! Thank you from Canada!

[@emilyblack7342]

Thanks for this video! Like a lot of other people in the comments I broke my arm last week and getting my hair to behave has been a struggle techniques might be common sense to you at this point, like moving your hair over your shoulder before scooping it up but they made my life so much easier. I’m definitely going to be binge watching the rest of your hair videos!

[@sammyhaywardsamhayward5088]

Thank you so much for posting this video . I lost my arm in 2018 above elbow and have always had long hair until I got my amputation and then I cut it all off really really short. I’m now 3 years in and I’m growing my hair back to long. It’s videos like this that really can make a huge difference in lives. Thank you again ❤️ you are amazing. x

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you for your comment. You are so welcome. Glad you find this video helpful

[@binobebe]

Brilliant! Thank you.I so needed this👏❤

[@nawseas]

thank you so much, i just hAD surgery and wont be able to u se my hand for a while, this helped a lot

[@YvonneHarrison-zd5cb]

Just found your video, I fractured my right arm last October 2023 although its on the mend I couldn't tie my hair up, but thanks to you I tied it up for the first time today it was a bit of a struggle but I done it, thank you!

[@jadehaggerty7477]

Great idea with the shoulder usage. I've bought one hand accessories to help, but they don't work well. I'm definitely going to try this trick. I also have hemiplegia from a haemorrhagic stroke 11 years ago at 25.

[@emilyhoffmannopitypilates]

Thank you! I had a stroke three years ago. They shaved my head for my craniotomy and cranioplasty and I’ve been very determined to keep my hair long ever since. Which means my caretaker has to pull My hair back. This is super helpful. Thank you!

[@henryhyde8939]

I received an injury in my dominant arm almost three years ago and have finally arrived at the point where I can't raise it anymore. Thank you for this, your are life saver

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Glad it helped! Thanks for your comment

[@karenbultman6995]

I have suffered a Brachial Plexus injury which will be permanent. Thank you for this video.

[@mary-chrisstaples9767]

Amazing!! I’m going to try! Thank you!❤️

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you. Glad you liked my video. Hope it works for you

[@kerstinf.4053]

Thank you so much from Hamburg Germany! Broke my ellbow und your video helped me alot!

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Glad it helped! Hope your ellbow gets better soon

[@emilybrown1118]

God Bless you! You are beautiful ! And I appreciate your videos:) thank you very much

[@larrainebrownlow4937]

This is so useful very impressed

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cre-k8-ive]

Thank you! I have chronic pain and it has recently started in my arms, which is super unusual. I could use two hands if I really needed to but it would hurt a lot, so seeing this method and how well it works is awesome!

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you. Glad I’m able to help. hope this method works for you 😀

[@jezzybell8137]

I have been looking for 11 years for a one handed ponytail video without someone who has a stump. As that’s not a true one handed ponytail stroke survivors or ppl w hemipeleagia are genuinely without use of one side. I survived 7 massive strokes in my early 20’s and am now a left hemipealgic. Thankfully my fiancé has learned to put my ponytail in but if I’m not w him or home w family I will give ur tactics a go! Thank you for the help. N keep going strong

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

I'm so glad I was able to help. thank you for sharing your story. I hope you are able to find a way to do your hair.

[@skinNbliss]

This is great but my hair is medium length, I want to try and do a half up half down style, I have no use of left hand and arm due to stroke 5 years ago. Im 35 next month

[@davedevotee1]

Thanks for the reply C, looking forward to watching the video :)

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Hope you like it!

[@zikkthegreat]

i just broke my arm and this video was extraordinarily helpful. thank you!

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Glad it helped!

[@uroogtelenor1607]

Thanks for helping

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Happy to help

[@sarasia652]

thank you Chiara!

[@danicashook2929]

Brilliant! Thank you, so much.

[@hazelkelly8721]

Great girl!!

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

thank you

[@rileywilsoncarson2082]

omg so talented. pony's are the best 😘💖

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

thank you😀

[@laurazarifa3832]

Great video!

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thanks!

[@evelynlamptey3137]

Hi lovely, I was watching your video seeing how you put your hair in a ponytail which is very good but I was thinking if you used a headband only while putting up your hair it would stop the bobbly bits of your hair from sticking out. Just saying because I have cerebral palsy in my right hand. 💕💕💕

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thanks for the tip!

[@saberabegum9202]

If you can could you please make a video on how to tie high bun one handed as because it will be beneficial in summers with no hair touching the neck

[@albertlanger2339]

I've had a severe arm dislocation that has torn muscles, tendons and nerves. I appreciate your instructional but being male, when out of the hospital will probably go back to a short men's. But before that, I'm going to practice your way. Shoulder reconstruction is tomorrow. All the with you. I'm a senior and would hate a stroke.

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you for your comment. hope the video helped and hope your surgery went well

[@davedevotee1]

Another great video C, it’s amazing how you’ve adapted :) Other than your arm, how has your stroke affected other parts of your body?

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Hello, what a coincidence I have just posted a video of my leg and how it has been affected by my stroke. once again thanks for your comment

[@nicolletaylor8081]

This video made it totally easy I tried it but my only failure is my parents blessed me with super curly n frizzy hair but it’s super long n thick compared to what it was before my stroke

[@ankitamohapatra4890]

You r too beautiful 😍😍

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you 😊

[@Rahuldontstopkeepliving]

Nice👌😀

[@dianesherel2679]

I have focal dystonia of my right hand hand and arm. This will be of interest to me

[@moongirl831]

Thank uh😍

[@nicolletaylor8081]

Think yu could do a toturial for frizzy hair like braid turs wet overnight

[@Anu...456]

Hi mam I too don't have right please suggest me how to apply ponytail with one hand please suggest easy ways iam struggling

[@gustavovarillas6452]

Q linda dama y q dios te bendiga siempre 🌺🌺

[@lanongphichit2003]

I just cut it. And if I try this technique I need to keep my hair long. I can't focus on things on a daily basis so I just cut it short and wear a hairband or a hat.

[@sammyhaywardsamhayward5088]

I’m finding this soooo difficult to do 🥺😢

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

I'm sorry you're finding this difficult. It took me a long time to find a good technique too and hopefully you will find a technique that will work for you It just takes a bit of practice and Somedays I get someone who uses two hands to do my hair because sometimes it’s just easier. You could always get someone else to tie your hair up in a ponytail and then practice putting another hairband round the ponytail band just to get the feel of how to put a hairband on the hair with one hand. Hope this helps.

[@brandonchao6]

my finger always gets stuck when twisting. what am i doing wrong?

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Hi, thank you for your comment. It took me a long time and lot of practice to be able to tie a ponytail. I think you maybe holding your ponytail too tightly with your finger, I let my finger slip around the ponytail whilst twisting it. The ponytail should then stay as a twisted tail of hair allowing you to clamp it on your shoulder and put a tie on. I hope this is helpful and you find away to do a ponytail. My finger does still get stuck sometimes

[@shristisundli599]

I also got hamipliza atack when I was 7 year old 🙁🙁

[@samuelarciniega-saenz222]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯

[@silverguppy6547]

Fits hard for me to do

[@Terrell3839]

Can u do a video on ur disable hand?

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Thank you for your comment. I actually have a video on my disable arm and i talk about my hand in the video

[@YGabrielYammine]

Are you problem with speech ?

[@ChiarasOneHandedLife]

Hi, I do not have any real roblems with speech, just certain words I cannot say, such as Milk and drum 😂