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TikTok beauty trendsare the very definition of hit or miss.

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Sometimes you’ll discover ahelpful techniquelikeadding blush to your undereye concealer.

It’s just what it sounds like a braided ponytail.

“Seeing it on everyone in the fashion scene [now] is really cool,” she says.

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The trick to achieving the hairstyle is gel (andlots of it), according to bicoastal hairstylistCherin Choi.

“Get a big tub, and don’t be shy on the amount,” she says.

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The jelly substance is the key to making sure the ponytail is slicked back without a flyaway in sight.

She favorsTresemme’s Tres Two Strong Hold Hair Gel For Frizz Control.

“[Then], secure [the ponytail] with an elastic and coat it in oil.

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“Oribe’s Gold Lust Nourishing Oilgets her stamp of approval because its thick consistency covers the hair well.

Senior commerce writerAngela Trakoshisused a34-inch Insert Name Here’s blonde ponytailto create her own superlong braid.

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