How to Use the Ponytail Method for a DIY Haircut

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.HairHaircutsBy Ashley Rubell Ashley Rubell Ashley Rubell is an editorial hair stylist and writer covering hair for Byrdie. She's been doing hair professionally since 2008.Byrdie's Editorial GuidelinesUpdated on June 02, 2023 02:08PMReviewed by Sky Kim Reviewed bySky Kim Sky Kim is a hairstylist with over a decade of experience. She currently works at Serge Normant at John Frieda in New York City.Hairstylist If you're interested in trimming your hair at home but unsure where to start, meet the ponytail method—also known as "The Unicorn Cut." This DIY haircut has made the rounds on social media. It sees people tying their hair into an extremely high ponytail (one that looks like a unicorn horn) and giving themselves a refreshed haircut with a single snip. It's a bold move, but the results aren't nearly as harsh as they seem. The ponytail method can only give you one type of haircut: a heavily layered one. As a professional hai...