Avoid These Common Cheer Hair Mistakes to Keep Your Look Competition-Ready with The Perfect Posh Cheer Ponytail
When it comes to cheer competition day, your routine isn’t the only thing that needs to be flawless—your cheer hair should be too. But even seasoned athletes can run into styling mistakes that lead to discomfort, hair damage, or a style that just won’t stay put. At The Perfect Posh, we’ve seen it all. Here are the top three cheer hair mistakes and exactly how to avoid them for a winning look that lasts all day.
1. Using the Wrong Hair Tools
One of the most common mistakes is skipping the right tools—especially when installing your cheer posh ponytail. Using regular bobby pins or slippery elastics can make your ponytail slip, sag, or feel uncomfortable.
How to avoid it:
Invest in the right tools. We recommend:
- Spiral pins for secure, pain-free installation
- A teasing brush for building a solid base
- Strong hair ties that won’t budge
- A good gel or pomade to lay down flyaways
For a full list, check out our Favorite Products and Tools.
2. Not Prepping the Base
Without a properly prepped base, your Perfect Posh cheer ponytail won’t stay secure. If your bun base isn’t secured tightly and sprayed, the hair can become too slippery and won’t give your posh anything to hold onto—leading to a wobbly, off-balance ponytail mid-performance.
How to avoid it:
Be sure to stack your ponytails and wrap your bun tightly to create a secure base. The more solid your foundation, the better your Perfect Posh will stay in place throughout competition day.
3. Neglecting Comfort and Fit
Cheerleaders often wear their hair for hours. If your ponytail is too heavy, installed incorrectly, or includes sharp accessories, it can cause headaches, scalp irritation, or worse—injury.
How to avoid it:
At The Perfect Posh, our cheer ponytails are handmade with 100% real human hair and are the lightest on the market, designed specifically for athletic performance. We’ve also removed the combs from our design for increased comfort and replaced them with safer installation methods like the spiral pin technique. Always test your style before comp day to make sure it feels secure and pain-free.
Finishing Touches
Avoiding these common mistakes can make a huge difference in how you feel and perform on the mat. With the right products, tools, and prep, you can rock your Perfect Posh cheer ponytail with confidence and ease. After all, your hair should be the last thing you’re worried about on comp day.
Need More Help?
Check out our full install tutorials, style tips, and competition prep blog posts to stay one step ahead. Because when you look good, you feel unstoppable.