Use it this way : Pull hair back into a ponytail and secure it with a rubber band. Pull the pony through foam donut hole until it comfortably sits on the head. You can secure it with bobby pins if it feels loose. Separate hair into 4 equal sections, and spread them across the donut, until it's completely covered. Wrap and tuck the ends under the foam and pin them down. Spray with hairspray to tame flyaway s and set your style.