DIY Ponytail Cut Tutorial VS Professional Hairstylist

It's a true DIY haircut tutorial today! I'm breaking down how to do the perfect ponytail butterfly haircut while also walking you through step by step to make sure you get an even cut and how to prevent a choppy look. If you'd like to see a series of these kind of videos please be sure to let me know in the comments!
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Chapters:
0:00 - What Is a Ponytail Haircut?
1:30 - Sectioning
3:20 - Where To Place Your Ponytail
5:48 - How Your Ponytails Should Look
6:11 - How To Get An Even Cut
7:52 - Cutting Front Pony
9:14 - Softening The Line
10:23 - How Short To Cut Back Ponytail
11:00 - How To Keep The Back Layers Soft
13:11 - Removing Ponytail/Drying
14:09 - Did I Just Lose My Job??
14:56 - Should I Do A Series?
15:42 - Comparing Ponytail Cut To Pro Stylist Cut
17:57 - Final Thoughts

[@StylesBySummer]

It's a true DIY haircut tutorial today! I'm breaking down how to do the perfect ponytail butterfly haircut while also walking you through step by step to make sure you get an even cut and how to prevent a choppy look. If you'd like to see a series of these kind of videos please be sure to let me know in the comments! Salon Version of Butterfly Cut: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZvNnmpsZ8yrhNE Products Used: Ouai Leave In Conditioner: amzn.to/3ToWJuQ

[@HejSue]

Yes! A series of these types of videos would be great 😀

[@suzanneanderson582]

Yes I would enjoy a series. I liked the dark haired cut better. It flowed and didn’t look choppy at all. Better all around look. I really enjoy your channel - thank you for doing it!😊

[@solc24]

Yes love to see more of these videos!

[@terrycordell8843]

Some are turned off by ponytail diy cuts, ponytail cuts really helps a newbie stylist understand the overall cut better, some of us are more visual learners… keep em coming.

[@shannonhendrix13]

Last October I watched your tutorials several times then I cut my “all one length down to my behind” hair that hadn’t been cut in roughly 12 years. Turned out amazing. Your tutorials are the best I ever seen. I just freshened up my hair yesterday and it really looks. I need to pick up some thinning shears to thin mine some since I have very thick hair. Thank you for being so amazing at what you do. Your hair looks gorgeous. Love this look and cut the best! Really suited you.

[@susiescrapbook6728]

I would so love to see different ponytail style haircuts on this channel because I live in rural Arizona and cannot find a hairdresser to save my life. If you did that I would be eternally grateful.

[@MesaMynx]

YES!

[@christaanderson4929]

YES!!!!❤

[@WeeSleeket]

Me too!!

[@katharinekemp]

Pony for straight, fine, thin hair also.

[@turquoisebabies]

Yes!!

[@desifromitaly2205]

Yes, please, do a whole serie on ponytail cuts! 😍

[@StylesBySummer]

Noted!

[@SueB402]

Yes to more ponytail style cuts. You are amazing at sectioning the hair as well. And your own hair looks absolutely stunning. Color and cut is perfection 👌

[@StylesBySummer]

Thank you so much!!

[@natalieescobedo4068]

I agree. You look beautiful, I wish I could get coloring on my hair. I have natural black hair, bad hairdresser try to give me some highlights and turned some pieces orange! Yuck

[@kellyvonborstel9991]

Love this! More ponytail cuts, please!

[@valkh83]

This turned out great! Yes do more ponytails please!

[@StylesBySummer]

Thanks for the input!

[@1missfoofoo]

I really liked this tutorial because it helps to cut for shorter hair that is not long enough to pull forward like other butterfly cuts for longer hair. I first cut my friend’s hair as a layered bob and didn’t like it. She has a lot of thick hair. I have the butterfly cut myself and i love it and my hair is a bit longer. Anyway i went back and gave her a butterfly cut in front which came out beautiful but i couldn’t do the typical back ponytail forward because now it’s shorter with layers. This video shows a different way to pull the back ponytail back instead of forward. So i will correct the back of her hair, can’t wait!

[@Rachel-vb2yh]

You still taught it for stylists, nobody put that much thought into it in tik tok, they will butcher it 💯

[@StylesBySummer]

The stylist in me always gives max effort, but I would never suggest that a stylist do a ponytail cut in salon. This is still doable to do on oneself and meant for those who don't have a stylist they feel comfortable with.

[@Susan-qg9tm]

Yes please for more ponytail cuts!!!

[@StylesBySummer]

One is coming out tomorrow!

[@sharonlatour6230]

Yes Pony tail please!!! Summer could you please do some for thinning fine hair? Shoulder length before the cuts. Thank you! xo

[@vanessacevallos5803]

Definitely would LOVE to see more DIY ponytail cuts! I have long curly hair...I'd love to see one that is curly girl hair friendly. Our hair can easily look choppy with the butterfly cut and borderlines "mullet". That's definitely not what I'm looking for. 🔴😬😅 Something that'll transition layers well from top to bottom while keeping the length full would be awesome! Hopefully this is possible. Fingers crossed! 😅 Thx in advance!

[@StylesBySummer]

Noted! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@slsrosebud]

YES, please can we have more ponytail videos of different styles🙏 REALLY great video! Would love to see more🙏😘X

[@GuessJess]

I actually did the butterfly cut on myself on my collar bone length hair. I didn’t cut much from the back ponytail, but I got good face framing layers by pulling the front ponytail to the middle of my forehead like a unicorn and trimmed it from there just below my nose. It was a fairly easy process that I would definitely do again except that I want to grow my hair out as long as possible. 😊

[@rachelarchuleta795]

I like them both. But getting that look with ponytail cut is pretty cool. I would like to see more of them.

[@StylesBySummer]

Another one is coming out this week!

[@lucasley20]

Such a timely video! I was just thinking that I may start cutting my own hair as they are getting too expensive for me. Yes, more ponytail cuts please!

[@StylesBySummer]

I am so excited to try some more!

[@MesaMynx]

I'd love to see more pony tail cuts!! My hair is long, very thick and coarse w/wave. I've been using various methods like pony/pig tail cutting for many years. There is a vid from over 8 years ago from a woman named Jennisse, one of those " how I cut my hair", and I've used variations of that method with great results. You'd never think it was possible! The pony tail methods of cutting become popular during 2020 but it originated long ago!

[@ririnnurcahyawati2828]

I'm from Indonesia, I learned to cut hair from your video, thank you very much, I'm an autodidact, learning from KZbin

[@StylesBySummer]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@genuineginger2308]

Amazing! You are beyond talented but none of us can be blessed enough to have you cut our hair so YES PLEEEASE do ponytail cut series! 😉😁😁🫶🏼👍🏻👏🏼

[@ijusthis-hr7yg]

I like both. I do see the difference. Ponytail may be easier for us DIYers. Hope to see more Ponytail Cuts in future. Thanks for all these great videos and great cuts.

[@Mrs3Angels9963]

I cut 2 inches off and had my stylist do this cut yesterday. I live it! ❤❤❤

[@StylesBySummer]

Love it!!

[@Grace-sz9or]

Please, more ponytail cuts!!! This is a great video! Thank you for your hair tutorials. I have curly/wavy fine hair. Is there a ponytail cut for my type of hair? Again, thank you, for your tutorials!

[@chloesweet6667]

Yes, more ponytail cuts!!❤

[@lindaalden2867]

Yes do more ponytails, i would to see longer in the front and not so many layers x

[@lindsaycchelton3887]

Yaaaas, please do a ponytail series! I’m not even a hair stylist but I love watching your brilliant artistry and find your process very soothing (also love your voice!). You’ve also really helped me communicate better with my stylist!! 😘 Xo’s -Lindsay (Portland, OR)

[@reginagilley3935]

Yes! More ponytail cuts, please!

[@angelicanares-cornejo8313]

yes more pony tail hair cuts! its is sooo hard to find a good hair dresser and these videos are so helpful! i actually did the butterfly cut today and loved it! when i seen your video it was too late ..lol but loved your explanation and what sheers to get taking the notes! Can you show us you know it was a little bit "bulky" towards the back of the hair when you were showing the comparison can you show us how to "fix" that once its styled or doing pony hair tails so if we end up with a little bit of bulk we can fix it. You are an awesome hairstylist sighh wish you could do my hair but for now I will follow your tips and tricks.

[@HarpreetKaur-jq6wv]

Yes more ponytail haircuts please 😍😍😍😍

[@emmsue1053]

You're an amazing teacher!! Thank you loads, I am not able to get out much right now or to sit for ages because of spine pain.. These pony cuts are ideal, I can do at home in stages with a bit of help from hubs! The cut looks better than I have paid a small fortune for in the past. Bless you, Summer. x

[@rebeccarc7977]

I loved this video! I always enjoy your haircutting tutorials and explanations. This was a great comparison of a stylist custom cut and the ponytail home cut. It was very helpful on why you held your scissors vertically or horizontal, can you touch even more on why you'd pull your hair higher or lower on these ponytail haircuts. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge!

[@StylesBySummer]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I definitely plan to do more of them!

[@nyleah411]

Yes!!! Been waiting for this one, I always wondered if the pony tail cuts were not as good or better:) Thank you❤️ Oh my gosh, I would like to see all the ponies:)

[@StylesBySummer]

Another one comes out this week on Thursday!

[@nyleah411]

@@StylesBySummer Thank you! I’m super excited🙈❤️

[@sherry9088]

Both cuts are stunning and I a would wear both. Yes, please do a video on all the different Pony Tail cuts. Can't wait!!!!!! ❤

[@gfitfitnessstudio]

Yes!! More pony tail cuts, please! This was fascinating to watch!

[@StylesBySummer]

It was so fun to do too!

[@Linda-ln4ir]

PLEASEEEEE do more ponytail cuts, love it!

[@laurahargrave8551]

Yes please! Would love some more ponytail cuts for different styles!!!! Love watching and learning from you! ❤

[@carachow007]

This is a brilliant concept!!! I always wondered how those ponytail DIY compared to a proper salon cut. I would love to see more videos like this!

[@lisajustlisa2923]

I would definitely love to see more ponytail cuts! This was great to be able to see the differences and the similarities!

[@vagabondv1250]

yes, more ponytail cuts please! 😍

[@rochelled7785]

Love it❤. Would love to see more ponytail cuts

[@kaitEBee]

YES🎉 More ponytail cuts! Love this.

[@oelfahrautenbach]

Hi Summer. Yes, please! I would love a series! Your hair is looking so gorgeous!

[@1maniemar]

Awesome video you always come through

[@roger12393]

More ponytail cuts! Loved this!!!

[@yesitsme4276]

More ponytail cuts, please!

[@user-fm2om8ze1n]

Yes please to a serie of ponytailcuts!!! 😍

[@DianeClerico-rl8lb]

Would love to see more ponytail haircuts!💓

[@blessedpandagirl]

yes, please do a series!

[@rosiegalati7562]

Great video, and YES to more ponytail haircuts. Love ur channel! ❤

[@cmdc7116]

YES!!! do a ponytail video of cuts! such a great idea, Summer!

[@solc24]

I love this tutorial!! This makes so much sense and I will definitely make this happen. Love to see more various ponytail cuts. Thanks Summer!

[@summersadie3687]

Summer, your own hair style today looks absolutely amazing! Do you have a video that shows the steps you take to accomplish this style? How would you describe your haircut . . . eg, is it a bob or a butterfly cut or something else?

[@StylesBySummer]

It is a regular bob, and this last cut I had her take it a lil shorter on my tucked side to make it a bit asymmetrical. My 2nd to last video I did a curling tutorial and I curled it similar to how I did in that one with the clamp curling iron!

[@sallyallison3907]

Yes, more ponytail cuts, please!

[@tnclinton5]

yes more ponytail cuts! i can't afford the salon right now because of inflation so i will be following this cut when i do my hair tomorrow. it would be nice to have more options i can try in the future :) thanks Update: I followed your video and my hair looks super cute!! I found the only issue was the back-top part of my hair was a little heavy just like you noticed on your cut so I went back in with thinning shears and it helped a bunch. :)

[@Melaniexb1]

Yes love all your ideas to help teach us

[@cynajoy433]

Yes…more ponytail cuts please

[@Songbird888]

Gotta go pony 😊 Thanks Summer. Would love to see more ponytail cuts. I'm learning a lot from you ❤

[@larissa7410]

This was such a good video, amazing to see the difference! I would love to see more ponytail cuts like this- maybe even on long hair like a long u shaped cut? Love your videos x

[@bennie5782]

I would love to see your hair cut in ponytails!!! I love your haircut!

[@StylesBySummer]

It may be a video coming soon!!

[@TheVarietyofFlavours]

Yes pls .. what is the name of your haircut and please do a ponytail video to achieve like your haircut.. thanks

[@pandrews9392]

Both are beautiful. One is more layered than the other but still great!

[@NathanDuabanTheSonicEnthusiast]

Summer, you just uploaded a haircut video on my birthday and I'm here for it 😊😊😊😊😊

[@StylesBySummer]

Woohoo! Happy birthday Nathan! I hope you have an amazing day!

[@NathanDuabanTheSonicEnthusiast]

@@StylesBySummer Thank youuuu and that ponytail cut came out so beautifully and I was caught off guard just like you were

[@DeniseHeafey-hq3ik]

Amazing Professional 1 ON 1 Hair 💇‍♀️ Tutorial 💯

[@kimstubbs4485]

Your so awesome! Yes I would love to see more ponytail hair cutts!

[@StylesBySummer]

One comes out next week!

[@MelaniesManicures]

You definitely need to do a series

[@djmelotte8220]

This is by far the best tutorial I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@StylesBySummer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katjamohr8097]

❤thank you for sharing your knowledge. Yes please do more Ponytail Haircuts.. I like to learn the one with the tail on the sides.❤ Thank you

[@duhhhh1723]

Awesome demonstration by a gorgeous lady .More great pony tail lessons PLEASE !

[@TheKickshaws]

Please do more ponytail haircut videos! I love love LOVE my stylist so much but good haircuts ain’t cheap anymore. 😭 I would love to save money on a haircut/trim by doing it at home and then going to her for my color.

[@StylesBySummer]

Noted!

[@sanwilli2]

yes, do more ponytail tutorials, I live in rural area as well now.

[@litaapreston9605]

Love your hair today!!

[@StylesBySummer]

Oh thank you!

[@desifromitaly2205]

Could you do the same cut again by cutting the hair in front at two different angles (45 degrees down and 45 degrees up), showing the difference from what you did now (where you cut the hair in front without lifting it up)? And about the back ponytail, cutting the hair upwards at 90 degrees (instead of 45 degrees as you did), and alternatively cutting the back by bringing it forward (as seen in some videos), comparing the three versions of the cut? I would also like to know how to connect the cut of the two ponytails by making the same type of cut but leaving the hair much longer (I have a tight curl, type 3c), so for example that the cut made in the front ponytail acts as a guide for the back ponytail, in order to avoid a disconnected cut. Sorry for my English.

[@frequentj1]

I would LOVE to see more ponytail cuts. I just don’t have the time, money, desire to go to a hairdresser, but I do want my hair cut sometimes, and the last couple times I’ve done pony tail cuts at home, and I love them. Can’t wait to try this one!

[@PeggyVictor]

Hi Summer ❤ I’d LOVE to see a ponytail cut for long layers. I loved this video!

[@StylesBySummer]

Noted!

[@taniakuruwitage6040]

Thank you so much for the advice..❤

[@az.to.disneyworld3545]

Yes more ponytail cuts please! Also, I would appreciate tips for fine thin haircut DIYs especially how to do the back of your own hair.

[@StylesBySummer]

Just released another DIY cut this morning!

[@Tereselynn]

Summer you are an excellent hair stylist😊! I love watching your videos

[@StylesBySummer]

Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching them ❣️

[@Andycontrer]

I would like to see more ponytail cut videos please 😊

[@palmirareisrocha]

Yes, I would a serie with ponytails!!! ❤ How about a modern mullet??

[@renu_7890]

I'll try this tomorrow and update how it goes 😁 wish me luck 🤞

[@parisz]

You're literally A-mazing! Greeting from Sweden!

[@annavictoriasb]

I've bee doingmy mom's hair for almost 20 years and she asked me to do this haircut. I was afraid of the result, but now I will try it.

[@turragorman59]

I loved this video! Yes please do more ponytail videos. Is there one for blunt bob?

[@StylesBySummer]

I practiced a bob one the other day! Wasn't exactly blunt but trying to get an idea of what works best for the ponytail options!

[@kajalsrivastava2511]

Amazing 😍

[@terrycordell8843]

Yes, please !

[@StylesBySummer]

New one coming out tomorrow!

[@kayquecabral5506]

Very interesting!!

[@bawlingchicken1]

I, personally, prefer your salon cut. I like density at the baseline. If I did the home ponytail cut as you did in this tutorial, I'd probably end up whacking a couple of inches of the overall length to achieve more balance between the front and back sections. I'm curious about ponytail placement effect on achieving the balance between heavier top layer and bottom less dense layer. Would taking less off the forward section create a more balanced haircut? I guess it wouldn't technically be a butterfly haircut anymore.

[@StylesBySummer]

After doing this cut, I am excited to try more ponytail cuts. I think the options to create more custom cuts are there, the sectioning and cutting angles need to be right. Definitely still a science to it, but I'm excited to try more!

[@Dulcemara]

More ponytail cuts please!❤❤❤❤ beijos 💋 do Brasil ❤❤❤

[@mariay.279]

Like both but I prefer the dark pne. It looks softer. The length is round or oval. U wd like a butterfly cut but longer. My hair is mostly white. Length is almost to my waste.

[@StylesBySummer]

As a stylist there is definitely things I want to go in and do precision cutting, but for the ease of this, if someone can't see a stylist, I thought it can work great for most people. If layers is something, on is wanting of course.

[@SuperMadhatter2]

I’d like to see how you style this.and the blow dry process and what type of brush. Very well done on both!

[@isamar3301]

I do both traditional and ponytail haircuts 😊 i like the easiness of ponytail cuts but the even-ness of traditional cuts

[@dibrooks8313]

A ponytail cut on curly hair would be good to see, everyone seems to do tutorials on straight or wavy hair, what about us curly girls🥺

[@djulitasulai6334]

Thank you Master Summer.God bless Master Summer and family.😀🙏👍🙋🏻‍♀

[@durochermartine2666]

Loved it! Thank you 😁 Could you please make a video for a ponytail shag haircut please? (midlength)

[@StylesBySummer]

I'm planning to do a whole series!

[@debbiecushing8390]

I would love to see more videos on ponytail cuts

[@StylesBySummer]

Just filmed one today! It may or may not be a bob 🫢

[@sonya23453]

Please do more ponytail haircuts

[@elisahommel9657]

Yes!! Do a ponytail cut for curly styles!!

[@sandyabrams7852]

Yes yes yes more pony tail cuts

[@DevinWldflwrThomas]

Yes! More ponytail cuts. I’ve been cutting my own hair for over a decade to help with expenses. I’ve learned so much from you, including how to layer my own hair. I recently cut it to a lob, but can’t get it quite right. It’s the layering… Question, is there a trick to bring up the length on this cut? I think I would like a stronger baseline with all that beautiful movement.

[@selectiveoutrage6617]

Watch Justin Hickox's latest video. I think he did a cut like the one you want. "Her hair started thinning, now it looks 10x thicker"

[@soniawestbrook4372]

Yes did it

[@judithwills4455]

Great video, could you please show a side parting version. In anticipation Thank you

[@Tangobutton]

I want to see that 3 ponytail cut that makes the Duran Duran 80's haircut! Like a lion's mane!

[@ronaldmussulman2735]

I prefer the darker wig, the bottom thickness on the length is my preference.❤