I'm a dude with long hair that just has a broken shoulder. They repaired it in surgery with screws and pins but my left arm is completely immobilized for six weeks. I can't imagine the strength and patients it must take to live this way. Also, thanks for doing this video. I nailed this first try. I was tired of asking for help and everyone was tired of me asking. And that was just a few days. Living like this... I dunno how anyone could do it. It's impressive and admirable.
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I recently broke my wrist and had to have very complicated surgery so I am trying to learn how to be more independent and not rely on my husband for everything. I've made a lot of progress, but doing anything with my hair has been difficult. Really appreciate that you are helping the rest of us be more independent.
This really helped me... I was in a bike accident and even though I didn’t lose my arm I have no use of it now for the next few months! You’re an inspiration thank you so much ☺️
@@doublecooltothemax I am very sorry to hear that, I feel very humble now. My mother, sister and daughter all lost their hair to chemotherapy because of cancer, so I should know better.💙
I have a daughter who was born with one arm and I’ve been scouring the internet for a video that shows how to do a one-handed ponytail and this is the best one I’ve seen. Thank you!
Here's a good reason why I'm happy the internet exists. I've never had to think about one handed hair tying before, but I am so certain there are countless people who can benefit from this info, but wouldn't know how to find/access it without the internet. Incredible, what you are doing with your channel.
Thank you Megan! been feeling a bit sorry for myself as I've had an op on my hand and can't use it for some weeks. Your video did two things.....firstly I'm off to try a one handed pony tail but more importantly reminded me that people overcome huge challenges and manage to inspire others. You are an inspiration.
I recently had shoulder surgery. I've hated this time with an immobile and useless arm. You almost brought me to tears. You're so beautiful and seem so positive and optimistic. We all have so much to be greatful for when we really take time to notice. ❤️
Thank you so much.... recent shoulder surgery... long hair... one of the only things that was REALLY bugging me.... especially w the high, tight pony. Appreciating you!
I just broke my dominant hand/wrist in two places where I am unable to use my hand at all. I really appreciate you sharing this aspect of your life. I have found the last few days very frustrating not being able to do things as before. Even though my circumstance is temporary, I am very thankful for your videos to be able to gain back a sense of my independence. I am a doer and having friends and family do things for me has not been easy. You truly are an inspiration!
Same. I just broke mine *today* and I’m already frustrated and freaking hot as heck from not being able to put my hair up. This woman rocks. So helpful!
I’ve been relying on my mum and my sisters to do my hair for all of my 22 years, I was born with mild cerebral palsy, it effects my right side and watching these types of videos just makes me believe that there may just be a way to be more independent and tie my own hair, so thank you xx
OMG IM THE SAME AS YOU! except i’m 19. i have minimal use of my right hand. i want to be able to tie my own hair so bad. but i can’t get the twisting part. we’re you able to?
WOW! I have both my arms and I tried to put my hair up with one arm after watching you and that shit is hard! I gave up. I love watching you, I like positive people who remind me that my hurtles in life are only as bad as I let them be. That we can overcome anything.
I'm about to have surgery on a hand/wrist and will be casted for a spell. I have most things sorted out I think (I expect dish washing may be interesting.) Getting my hair up in a pony tail has been my "oh no!" moment. I expect to try all of these methods soon!! Thank you!!
Two days ago I broke my arm. I have long hair and my son tried putting it in a ponytail for me. Needless to say we had a good laugh. So glad I found you and your amazing video. Thank you so much. sending you much love and appreciation. You are an inspiration 😘
This is v appreciated I’m a double above elbow from birth n I just managed a slight messy but decent looking bun for the first time within 10 minutes using my foot in replacement of the hand to gather the hair. I’ve only ever seen tutorials by people with a partial limb usually below elbow and one hand together so is too complicated for my two partial arms and my feet to manage anything more than a tuggy knot in my hair that looks like I’ve been dragged through a bush backwards 😂💕Hopefully with practice I can manage putting it as a pony and not looking messy 💕 Thank you ☺️💞
Thank you so much for posting this! I am one-handed as of two months ago and I have been losing my mind trying to relearn how to do the simplest of tasks that I used to take for granted, and it has become really discouraging & depressing at times. Thank you for posting this, and for giving me a little hope & sanity while I’m clumsily relearning how to tend to life’s details, lol 💕
When I tell you it’s been 4 years since I started lookin on TH-cam for some one who was truly one armed that could help me with this I literally cried watching this because now o can practice this method... I lost the use of my arm 4 years ago due to being hit by a drunk driver while I was standing on the sidewalk I’m so grateful for this post
I just had wrist surgery and my dominant arm is currently unusable. Meanwhile we have record heat this weekend and all I want is my hair off my neck. My sister sent me this video. I appreciate the hair help. And also I’m just appreciative for what you are doing in general. Thanks for making the world a better place in your own unique way.
You’re so awesome for providing this for people who have arm injuries or no arm. I have very limited use of my right arm due to a boat propeller, and the most frustrating thing is trying to do my hair. You’re so beautiful and you make it look effortless. I appreciate this so much ❤️
This tutorial is a god send! I currently still have my left hand but cannot use it due to a nerve tumor, it's unfixable so when they remove the tumor in the future, my hand will be the same as it is now, unusable but without the tumor. Trying to find tips on how to do stuff is hard but your videos are great! Thank you so much!
I just recently cut a tendon on the top of my finger causing a crap ton of problems leading to surgery that is keeping me in a large cast for the next 2 or so months. I woke up this morning (yesterday was surgery) realizing I didn't know how I was going to put my very long, wavy, and wildly thick hair up in a pony out of my face. The things I take for granted everyday I now need to learn how to do differently. I've always had a high regard and respect for anyone who had/s to re/learn to do something as "simple" as hair or dressing..... but I have a completely different and slightly personal respect for anyone in this regard now. Thank you for being here to help my temporary condition. ❤ If we didn't have you and others in similarly permanent "situations" (I couldn't find a word that more accurately and respectfully articulated what I was trying to portray) people like me who take advantage of our abilities to do "the small stuff" wouldn't know how to overcome these barriers. You give back more than you think and more than some probably deserve. ❤
RR Love02 wow. Cool. I broke my pinky at the part closest to my hand and I had a cast but I could still use some fingers and my mom helped to... though I probably shouldn’t have been using that hand but I didn’t know lol. I broke it playing football with my friend outside.
Ohh Jesus, you saved my live! Three month ago y broke my shoulder really bad and dislocated my shoulder. Since this accident nothing is like befor and the doctors said that everything that's higher than my shoulder will be really hard to manage... the while time I struggled so bad with that and I was so unhappy but u showed me tat everything is possible. Thank u Sooo much that u give me live quality back. You are a wonderful person and so inspiring.
Had surgery yesterday, arm in cast. Was laying here regretting not asking someone to put in pony before I was left alone. Thanks for the help! Now when pain meds make me sick I wont be covered in vomit. Your awesome!!
not just amputees. I suffered a stroke 5 years ago. and only have the use of 1 hand. I have always had long hair, usually in a pony. for 5 years i have had to beg, yes, beg people to put my hair up. this is amazing. i have been using the twirl/spin to make side ponies buy had not fifured out how to use higher ponies. Thank you so much Megan!!
You’re amazing, I just broke my fingers on one hand and living alone and having long hair is the hardest part. I know I will heal but girl chef’s kiss to your awesomeness and helping others
Thank you! I had a stroke 2.5 months ago. Now only have use of 1 arm. Live with all men that can't do a ponytail to save their life. I appreciate the tutorial more than you know!!!
Wow thank you so much for sharing this. Way different situation but 2 years ago I had a frozen right shoulder. I was in excruciating pain and did PT 3 times a week for 6 months. Not being able to move my shoulder at all and not being able to brush my hair with my dominant hand let alone do a ponytail was so frustrating! Your technique makes it look so simple. Just found your channel! Thank you for sharing.
Megan, you are a star! I broke my arm whilst solo travelling and living with bucket wash basic facilities. Learning to put a bra on one-handed and put my hair up (crucial in a hot climate) from your videos saved the day. I have just shared the links to your videos with another pal who has broken her arm. Thank you.
I have never taken the time to comment on a youtube video and I don't know if you still read these- but in 2015 I lost use of a lot of my left side after a whole bunch of childhood brain cancer and I am 21 now and have stood by that there is some way to do everything in this world one-handed except put up your hair accurately (mine is fluffy and curly so the suave pull through methods are way trickier) but I just found this video and gave myself my first high-pony by myself since I was 17---better than Christmas, thank you so much
I broke my right arm 2 days ago, I live by myself and was with a very low self esteem for not being able to take care of my hair properly. I was struggling trying to tie it and was almost giving up when I found your video. Thank you so much for sharing!!! The wall method worked perfectly 😭🙏💖
I bet it took loads of practice - I tried the methods and couldn't do any lol. After shoulder surgery 2 weeks ago, I am one handed (other arm is in a large sling) for 6 weeks, and not being able to do my own (long) hair is driving me crazy!
I also had shoulder surgery about a month ago and my hair has been driving me crazy, my dominant arm is in the brace so learning how to function with my non-dominant arm has been difficult 😂
Thank you for posting this video. I had a stroke and lost function in my left arm. I can do many things except tie my hair. I had it cut really short, coz I dobt want to bother my husband to help me with my hair. You inspired my to grow my hair again which I actually like long. I'LL BE USING THIS TECHNIQUE. GOD TREMENDOUDLY BLESS YOU
Omg. I was in a motorcycle accident 8 weeks ago and my arm Is paralyzed. Not being able to Put my hair up has been the one thing that has brought me to tears. I’ve tried everything. Because I can’t stand my hair down. I was contemplating cutting it all off. Thank you SO much for this video. I can’t tell you how much it means to me. I know it sounds dumb but To be able to do this one small thing might just pull me out of my depression and renew some hope. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Still helping people in 2023. Don't have use of my arm or hand after a bad fall and break. I LOVE ponytails. Had to get braids just to keep my hair off my face. Thank you sooooooooooo much! I'm hopeful❤
Very interesting, I have cerebral palsy and I use my chin to hold my hair in place while I put the rubber band in my hair. I agree with the longer hair . I tell my hair stylist all the time my hair must be below my shoulders.
WOW… I cannot tell you how much this helps me. I had a brain injury in 2021, which caused me to lose significant use of my left fingers. Needless to say, while I am currently noticing improvements, I have needed a video like this for a very long time! Thank you!!!:)
I"m three weeks into wearing a sling after shoulder surgery. I can't raise my dominant right hand for 6 weeks.. I'm a long-haired male middle school teacher, so I can't just wear a ball cap every day. I'm so glad I found your video. Thanks for posting!
I managed to tie it around twice with my left hand, but it's really loose. It's actually a little harder with my right hand (and I'm right handed). My hair is really long and kinda thick, so I don't know if that has anything to do with it.
Thank you so much. I have very long hair. I am having rotator cuff surgery. I’ll be in a sling for 8 weeks. Everyone keeps telling me I need to cut my hair. I am going to practice this and keep my long hair. THANK YOU!!!
I just had my entire left arm put in a cast today after breaking my Radius and Radius Head Skateboarding. Was thinking about getting my hair chopped tomorrow as I couldn't figure out how on Earth I could tie it up with one hand and can't stand wearing my long locks down in the heat of Auckland summer. You brightened my crappy day and inspired me to keep my lovely long hair. Thank you and good luck with your channel Megan. Peace.
Really helped with my bun for my undercut, broke my arm and woke up with realization I need both hands to tie my hair up, watched your video and semi for it. Thanks for the help!
I just tore my rotator cuff and haven't been able to ponytail or bun my hair and it's driving me NUTS. Figured, "There's gotta be someone with one arm who has already solved this problem." Lo, found your vid and wanted to offer a THANK YOU. Finally got my hair off my neck in this scorching summer.
Gail Lurie same. I had reconstructive hand surgery on my dominant hand. It was such a frustrating period teaching myself to be dominant on with my left. Megan Absten, you’re inspiring!
Thank you. I’m a domestic abuse survivor and I’m still recovering from an injury to my arm. I’ve been losing my mind trying to figure out how to get my hair up and out my face and I found your video and it was a blessing. Thanks so much for this video❤️
Thank you! I broke my wrist and while my boyfriend is a gem who has now mastered a ponytail, he isn't always around when I'm getting ready and it.is.hot. You are wonderful for making this❤
Thanks for this tutorial! I'm 54 years old and was born physically disabled. I can't tell you how many times I have tried tying my hair on my own and each time unsuccessfully. Well, I finally did it thanks to your video. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This is the most realistic and actually one handed tutorial I’ve seen on YT so far I had a stroke and therapy couldn’t help me so I’m a hemiplegic. This really helps me thank you
This video was so helpful! I recently broke all of the fingers on my left hand in a car accident and haven’t been able to tie my hair. I can’t wait to show my fiancé what I’ve learnt! He’s been helping with my hair up until this point and I’m sure he’ll be relieved because he’s been really struggling ahaha!
Just watched your video with my five year old daughter who is looking for ways to be able to do her own hair with one arm. This video has made her very happy. Thank you!
This past year, at age 67, I decided that I was going to let my hair grow out. My hair is always falling in my eyes and face so I am trying to use a pony tail to remedy this problem. Unfortunately, I fell about a month ago and tore my left tricep clean off the bone... I live alone and did not know what to do about my hair since I've been in a cast and brace and am limited with what I can do with my arm. So... even though I haven't tried it yet, I just want to thank you for showing this old single guy how it can be done! Your video has made my life much better! Thank you so much!
MEGAN, Giiirrl, I cut my hand super deep 3 weeks ago and ended up w 25 stitches. my hair has been a challenge to say the least. today, i thought, you know, i bet someone else figured this out already and up pops your beautiful self! OMG! thaaaaank you. my hair has looked soo jacked all month! i have needed so much help and this is one more thing i can do now! you angel woman from the stars, you shine on sister girl!!
Hi Megan, I recently had an accident which severed my nerves/tendons in my right (dominant) hand and has rendered it unable to do pretty much anything, although in some years time I will be able to use it again, I was having some trouble adapting to a new reality of only having use of one arm for a while, causing a deep depression. So I started youtubing how to do things with only one arm/hand I came across your channel, and might I say that your constant positivity is absolutely inspiring. I have learnt so much from you it's incredible and I'd just like to thank you for that. You are a very down to earth woman and it's so refreshing. Thank you for making the content you make. It has helped me beyond words
Thank you so so so so much for making videos that are so helpful. My daughter, who is now 15, had a stroke in utero (when I was pregnant). She has limited use of her right hand and these videos have taught her so many skills that I can’t help her learn. Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration and a life changer for my sweet girl!!!! ❤️
OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! When I first lost my arm 3 years ago there were no tutorials or forums on doing anything one handed. Now I can put my hair up like I did all throughout my teenage years. Thank you!!!
Having fractured my rt hand n having to ask others for help for past many days, I can't thank you enough. U have moved me and inspired me. Thanks a lot 😊
Megan, I am so grateful I chose this sight, I loved your tutorial. I'm 61 years old and have hair to the middle of my back and am going through full shoulder replacement shortly. I did not want to cut it so I have a few weeks to practice, thank you so much!
I just broke my wrist and arm *today* and I’m already frustrated and freaking hot as heck from not being able to put my hair up. It’s July, and I don’t have ac. So you seriously rock. So glad I found you! So helpful! Thank you!
Thank you. I needed this. Broke my right arm in 2015 and the way it healed made it impossible for me to do certain things. I can't reach up to do a pony tail. Have been having my hair cut shorter because I couldn't figure out how to do it by myself. Now that we are in quarantine and my hair has grown too long, I now can do my hair because of your kindness to show how it's done. You can teach an old Grammie new tricks.
YOU ARE AMAZING! Thank you for posting this video. You’re such an inspiration to me. I had a massive stroke on 8/8/05 that paralyzed my left arm & hand. 18+ years later I still haven’t figured out how to do a ponytail using only my right arm/hand. Your video is SO helpful so THANK YOU for taking the time to make this video & post it. YOU ARE AMAZING!
Thank-you!!! 🙌😍 Like so many people here in the comments….. Injured arm & in plaster. Can’t believe it took me 2 weeks to think of googling “how to…..” You’re a life saver…. My hair has been driving me crazy 😂😫🤗
Thank you so much for sharing this. I broke my right arm in a motorcycle accident two weeks ago and cannot tell you how wonderful it felt to put my own hair up today. I’ll be a forever subscriber ❤️
I just recently injured my rotator cuff and I have no use of my left arm for the time being. I've been going nuts trying to figure out how to get my hair back and up without help. Thank you so much for posting this video. I haven't quite gotten it yet but I'm not giving up. Chica you're an inspiration.
Excellent! I became paralyzed from my left side after I had a Hemorrhagic Brain Bleed Stroke and I have been pulling my hair up with clips and bandanas and my hair is growing and I was thinking about cutting it short again but Thanks to you! I can now pull my hair up in ponytails Yay! Thank you for making it so easy. I can now keep my hair long. You're an amazing young lady!
I just had shoulder surgery and this video was a life saver. I took my hair down bc it was all messy and no one was home to help me fix it. Thank you so much!
Hi my name is Michelle. I’m so happy I found your video! I have a condition in my right shoulder called avascular necrosis which causes a great deal of pain if I lift my arm to high! I’ve always put my hair up but since the pain in my shoulder has gotten worse I haven’t really been able to. Now after watching your video I am so excited that I can go back to putting my hair up!!! Thank you so much and God bless you!!!
OMG!! 😭😂 THANK YOU FOR THIS!! I just had shoulder surgery earlier today and I was thinking to myself how in the hell am I going to get my hair up in a high bun with one hand!? I’m home alone right now and it’s driving me nuts that my hair tie came out so I decided to google it since everything seems to be on the Internet these days. Lo and behold, I found your video and I am so incredibly grateful to you right now! 😂 Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
OMG Thank you! I just had carpal tunnel and ulnar sub-muscular transposition. My hair is long and curly and frizzy if not done or put up! I usually go lazy and put it up. I asked my husband to help but he wants to try the suck your hair into the vacuum cleaner hose and slide the hair tie on method he saw a dad do to little girl on Facebook! "My long hair is NOT going into a dirty vacuum hose babe! I'll find a way on TH-cam. I know people have got to do this everyday, there must be a ton of videos." Thank you for showing multiple options for getting it accomplished too!!! You're a beautiful blessing!
Thanks so much for this video. I had shoulder surgery and am struggling with my hair. It has given me great appreciation for one of the many challenges you have learned to overcome. I've got mad respect for you and others who just find a way. Thanks again!!
Absolute life saver! I broke my arm a week ago and I’ve been having to shower daily because I couldn’t get my hair up with second day hair, which just made everything more complicated. At least now I can go a little bit longer in between washing my hair! Thanks!
You are amazing!! Thank you so muchhhh👍👍👍I broke my wrist on both side and I have minimal use of my right hand and arm do to chronic health issues from childhood, but your videos made me grateful for what I still have🙏thank you thank you for helping me me to feel ungrateful! And recognizing what I still can do you’re a blessing BIG Time!!!🙏👍👍👍😘
Hi Megan🙂 I was just in a bad long board accident and am currently living one armed until my surgery heals Thanks for this video. I'm going to try it out! Thank you for making life richer by sharing your wisdom with others.💖
Thank you so much for showing this to us. I just broke my collarbone and don’t want to do anything fussy with my hair. This has been a lifesaver to get it out of my face. Thank you! ❤️
I'm a dude with long hair that just has a broken shoulder. They repaired it in surgery with screws and pins but my left arm is completely immobilized for six weeks. I can't imagine the strength and patients it must take to live this way. Also, thanks for doing this video. I nailed this first try. I was tired of asking for help and everyone was tired of me asking. And that was just a few days. Living like this... I dunno how anyone could do it. It's impressive and admirable.
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I recently broke my wrist and had to have very complicated surgery so I am trying to learn how to be more independent and not rely on my husband for everything. I've made a lot of progress, but doing anything with my hair has been difficult. Really appreciate that you are helping the rest of us be more independent.
Same! I’m very glad to be able to put my hair up again after breaking my wrist because before I always had my hair up
Same!
Same here ❤
Same here.
Thanks ❤
This made me appreciate my life even more & be grateful for the things i do have
Destiny Milan Me too, just realized I take lots for granted!
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You made my wife start crying while watching this. She lost her right arm in 2006. Thank you so much for posting these videos
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You make us two-armed people look clumsy.
martin116d *ikr*
Fully agree I feel ashamed how I sometimes leave the house 😂
martin116d lmao
I fractured my dominant wrist really bad and right this same thing. ❤
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This really helped me... I was in a bike accident and even though I didn’t lose my arm I have no use of it now for the next few months! You’re an inspiration thank you so much ☺️
I also had an accident, but with my bicycle. Right arm still there but cannot do much either while healing.
Me too, my hair driving me mad, so watching avidly right now.
Same but I gradually lost it to cancer best of luck! ♥️
@@doublecooltothemax I am very sorry to hear that, I feel very humble now. My mother, sister and daughter all lost their hair to chemotherapy because of cancer, so I should know better.💙
UPDATE.....After nearly four months of physio and exercise I am able to do a low pony tail, it makes such a difference.
It’s interesting to see how you deal with life. It’s inspirational, you are an amazing woman!
I recently broke my arm and I’ve had the hardest time doing my hair and this literally helped me So much!!!!!
literally same
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oh my god i just put my hair back for the first time in 10 years. AHHHHHHH
Well done I hope I can too.
I have a daughter who was born with one arm and I’ve been scouring the internet for a video that shows how to do a one-handed ponytail and this is the best one I’ve seen. Thank you!
Breanne Hiser glad I could help!
Here's a good reason why I'm happy the internet exists. I've never had to think about one handed hair tying before, but I am so certain there are countless people who can benefit from this info, but wouldn't know how to find/access it without the internet. Incredible, what you are doing with your channel.
Thank you Megan! been feeling a bit sorry for myself as I've had an op on my hand and can't use it for some weeks. Your video did two things.....firstly I'm off to try a one handed pony tail but more importantly reminded me that people overcome huge challenges and manage to inspire others. You are an inspiration.
I recently had shoulder surgery. I've hated this time with an immobile and useless arm.
You almost brought me to tears. You're so beautiful and seem so positive and optimistic. We all have so much to be greatful for when we really take time to notice.
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Thank you so much.... recent shoulder surgery... long hair... one of the only things that was REALLY bugging me.... especially w the high, tight pony. Appreciating you!
I just broke my dominant hand/wrist in two places where I am unable to use my hand at all. I really appreciate you sharing this aspect of your life. I have found the last few days very frustrating not being able to do things as before. Even though my circumstance is temporary, I am very thankful for your videos to be able to gain back a sense of my independence. I am a doer and having friends and family do things for me has not been easy. You truly are an inspiration!
Same with me
Same. I just broke mine *today* and I’m already frustrated and freaking hot as heck from not being able to put my hair up. This woman rocks. So helpful!
OMG! I lost one arm to cancer three years ago and this is the one thing I have never worked out how to do. Awesome! Thank you!
I’ve been relying on my mum and my sisters to do my hair for all of my 22 years, I was born with mild cerebral palsy, it effects my right side and watching these types of videos just makes me believe that there may just be a way to be more independent and tie my own hair, so thank you xx
OMG IM THE SAME AS YOU! except i’m 19. i have minimal use of my right hand. i want to be able to tie my own hair so bad. but i can’t get the twisting part. we’re you able to?
WOW! I have both my arms and I tried to put my hair up with one arm after watching you and that shit is hard! I gave up. I love watching you, I like positive people who remind me that my hurtles in life are only as bad as I let them be. That we can overcome anything.
Monica Heartsgypsy you are a star.
I'm about to have surgery on a hand/wrist and will be casted for a spell. I have most things sorted out I think (I expect dish washing may be interesting.) Getting my hair up in a pony tail has been my "oh no!" moment. I expect to try all of these methods soon!! Thank you!!
My hair is so thick it just doesn't stay, will try the wall trick though😍
You are an inspiration, thank you.
Two days ago I broke my arm. I have long hair and my son tried putting it in a ponytail for me. Needless to say we had a good laugh. So glad I found you and your amazing video. Thank you so much. sending you much love and appreciation. You are an inspiration 😘
This is v appreciated I’m a double above elbow from birth n I just managed a slight messy but decent looking bun for the first time within 10 minutes using my foot in replacement of the hand to gather the hair. I’ve only ever seen tutorials by people with a partial limb usually below elbow and one hand together so is too complicated for my two partial arms and my feet to manage anything more than a tuggy knot in my hair that looks like I’ve been dragged through a bush backwards 😂💕Hopefully with practice I can manage putting it as a pony and not looking messy 💕 Thank you ☺️💞
Well done xx
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That's brilliant!
Thank you so much for posting this! I am one-handed as of two months ago and I have been losing my mind trying to relearn how to do the simplest of tasks that I used to take for granted, and it has become really discouraging & depressing at times. Thank you for posting this, and for giving me a little hope & sanity while I’m clumsily relearning how to tend to life’s details, lol 💕
i i too lost my right arm... i use long alligator clips as my hair is down past my waist. .hope this helps...
When I tell you it’s been 4 years since I started lookin on TH-cam for some one who was truly one armed that could help me with this I literally cried watching this because now o can practice this method... I lost the use of my arm 4 years ago due to being hit by a drunk driver while I was standing on the sidewalk I’m so grateful for this post
I just had wrist surgery and my dominant arm is currently unusable. Meanwhile we have record heat this weekend and all I want is my hair off my neck. My sister sent me this video. I appreciate the hair help. And also I’m just appreciative for what you are doing in general. Thanks for making the world a better place in your own unique way.
You’re so awesome for providing this for people who have arm injuries or no arm. I have very limited use of my right arm due to a boat propeller, and the most frustrating thing is trying to do my hair. You’re so beautiful and you make it look effortless. I appreciate this so much ❤️
I broke my arm this week and relearning how to live has been incredibly overwhelming. THIS VIDEO GAVE ME HOPE! Thank you!
This tutorial is a god send! I currently still have my left hand but cannot use it due to a nerve tumor, it's unfixable so when they remove the tumor in the future, my hand will be the same as it is now, unusable but without the tumor. Trying to find tips on how to do stuff is hard but your videos are great! Thank you so much!
Lawren Haggerty Oh wow. hope your operation goes well😊😊
Fallon Mills Thank you :) Tbh I'd get more use out of a prosthetic than my hand after the op but they won't amputate xx
Lawren Haggerty Yw😊 That is good that they won't amputate.
Have you looked into cosmetic limb removal? If a hospital won't do it, you might be able to opt for it electively
Lawren Haggerty that’s crazy I have the exact same problem but it’s my right hand I can’t use
I just recently cut a tendon on the top of my finger causing a crap ton of problems leading to surgery that is keeping me in a large cast for the next 2 or so months. I woke up this morning (yesterday was surgery) realizing I didn't know how I was going to put my very long, wavy, and wildly thick hair up in a pony out of my face. The things I take for granted everyday I now need to learn how to do differently. I've always had a high regard and respect for anyone who had/s to re/learn to do something as "simple" as hair or dressing..... but I have a completely different and slightly personal respect for anyone in this regard now. Thank you for being here to help my temporary condition. ❤ If we didn't have you and others in similarly permanent "situations" (I couldn't find a word that more accurately and respectfully articulated what I was trying to portray) people like me who take advantage of our abilities to do "the small stuff" wouldn't know how to overcome these barriers. You give back more than you think and more than some probably deserve. ❤
omg this is so weird I break my finger and all of a sudden this video pops up when I needed it how weird
RR Love02 they are always watching you! Haha
RR Love02 wow. Cool. I broke my pinky at the part closest to my hand and I had a cast but I could still use some fingers and my mom helped to... though I probably shouldn’t have been using that hand but I didn’t know lol. I broke it playing football with my friend outside.
Francesca Gibbens 4 real though! So crazy!!!!
circuswannabe Oh wow i'm sorry! Hope you feel better!
It’s kinda creepy, I just broke my finger last week as well and this came up, like is someone watching me...
Ohh Jesus, you saved my live! Three month ago y broke my shoulder really bad and dislocated my shoulder. Since this accident nothing is like befor and the doctors said that everything that's higher than my shoulder will be really hard to manage... the while time I struggled so bad with that and I was so unhappy but u showed me tat everything is possible. Thank u Sooo much that u give me live quality back.
You are a wonderful person and so inspiring.
You should do a get ready with me video!
I agree
Fractured one arm and now facing the hardships .. huge respect and a lot of love 🤗❤️
I've got two arms and used the bed trick for the entirety of high school.
keriezy what’s the bed trick
@@karlioneal4863 3;30
Had surgery yesterday, arm in cast. Was laying here regretting not asking someone to put in pony before I was left alone. Thanks for the help! Now when pain meds make me sick I wont be covered in vomit. Your awesome!!
You probably helped so many amputees with this!
not just amputees. I suffered a stroke 5 years ago. and only have the use of 1 hand. I have always had long hair, usually in a pony. for 5 years i have had to beg, yes, beg people to put my hair up. this is amazing. i have been using the twirl/spin to make side ponies buy had not fifured out how to use higher ponies. Thank you so much Megan!!
You’re amazing, I just broke my fingers on one hand and living alone and having long hair is the hardest part. I know I will heal but girl chef’s kiss to your awesomeness and helping others
I tried it. my hair is super thick but I eventually managed. mad props.
yay! how long did it take? i csnt do iy
Thank you! I had a stroke 2.5 months ago. Now only have use of 1 arm. Live with all men that can't do a ponytail to save their life. I appreciate the tutorial more than you know!!!
Wow thank you so much for sharing this. Way different situation but 2 years ago I had a frozen right shoulder. I was in excruciating pain and did PT 3 times a week for 6 months. Not being able to move my shoulder at all and not being able to brush my hair with my dominant hand let alone do a ponytail was so frustrating! Your technique makes it look so simple.
Just found your channel! Thank you for sharing.
Megan, you are a star! I broke my arm whilst solo travelling and living with bucket wash basic facilities. Learning to put a bra on one-handed and put my hair up (crucial in a hot climate) from your videos saved the day. I have just shared the links to your videos with another pal who has broken her arm. Thank you.
You are lovely inside and out! A true inspiration!
I love how you did your ponytail pure genius! I lost my left arm to brain damage in an accident 27 years ago. You are an inspiration thank you
I have a frozen Shoulder and can only use one arm. I'm going to try this! Thanks!
I have never taken the time to comment on a youtube video and I don't know if you still read these- but in 2015 I lost use of a lot of my left side after a whole bunch of childhood brain cancer and I am 21 now and have stood by that there is some way to do everything in this world one-handed except put up your hair accurately (mine is fluffy and curly so the suave pull through methods are way trickier) but I just found this video and gave myself my first high-pony by myself since I was 17---better than Christmas, thank you so much
This video is pure genius! I definitely couldn’t manage this.
I broke my right arm 2 days ago, I live by myself and was with a very low self esteem for not being able to take care of my hair properly. I was struggling trying to tie it and was almost giving up when I found your video. Thank you so much for sharing!!! The wall method worked perfectly 😭🙏💖
I bet it took loads of practice - I tried the methods and couldn't do any lol. After shoulder surgery 2 weeks ago, I am one handed (other arm is in a large sling) for 6 weeks, and not being able to do my own (long) hair is driving me crazy!
leece _ Similar situation with me! Only my elbow surgery is next Thursday.
Just had elbow surgery 2 weeks ago. This arm will not move and I'm done with hair in my face.
I fractured my elbow yesterday I have to deal with this for 6 weeks I came here now
Also a broken elbow. ^_^
I also had shoulder surgery about a month ago and my hair has been driving me crazy, my dominant arm is in the brace so learning how to function with my non-dominant arm has been difficult 😂
Thank you for posting this video. I had a stroke and lost function in my left arm. I can do many things except tie my hair. I had it cut really short, coz I dobt want to bother my husband to help me with my hair. You inspired my to grow my hair again which I actually like long. I'LL BE USING THIS TECHNIQUE. GOD TREMENDOUDLY BLESS YOU
Your hair is so pretty ❤
Omg. I was in a motorcycle accident 8 weeks ago and my arm Is paralyzed. Not being able to Put my hair up has been the one thing that has brought me to tears. I’ve tried everything. Because I can’t stand my hair down. I was contemplating cutting it all off. Thank you SO much for this video. I can’t tell you how much it means to me. I know it sounds dumb but To be able to do this one small thing might just pull me out of my depression and renew some hope. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Again, so so inspired. You are amazing
Still helping people in 2023. Don't have use of my arm or hand after a bad fall and break. I LOVE ponytails. Had to get braids just to keep my hair off my face. Thank you sooooooooooo much! I'm hopeful❤
Very interesting, I have cerebral palsy and I use my chin to hold my hair in place while I put the rubber band in my hair. I agree with the longer hair . I tell my hair stylist all the time my hair must be below my shoulders.
WOW… I cannot tell you how much this helps me. I had a brain injury in 2021, which caused me to lose significant use of my left fingers. Needless to say, while I am currently noticing improvements, I have needed a video like this for a very long time! Thank you!!!:)
I broke my wrist and I can’t put mine up, this helped a lot!!❤️❤️❤️
I"m three weeks into wearing a sling after shoulder surgery. I can't raise my dominant right hand for 6 weeks.. I'm a long-haired male middle school teacher, so I can't just wear a ball cap every day. I'm so glad I found your video. Thanks for posting!
How many two-armed people just tried this and failed miserably?
I Only Comment Things That I Said Outloud actually I didn’t until I read this cuz I thought it looked easy I was mistaken and I failed
I managed to tie it around twice with my left hand, but it's really loose. It's actually a little harder with my right hand (and I'm right handed). My hair is really long and kinda thick, so I don't know if that has anything to do with it.
Lmao me I broke my left arm
Thank you so much. I have very long hair. I am having rotator cuff surgery. I’ll be in a sling for 8 weeks. Everyone keeps telling me I need to cut my hair. I am going to practice this and keep my long hair. THANK YOU!!!
"On the little cinnamon roll you have made on the back of your head" haha I love her she's so pretty and an amazing personality. ♥💌❣💟💞💝💜💛💚💙💗💖💕💔💓❤💘😮👌😊😃
I just had my entire left arm put in a cast today after breaking my Radius and Radius Head Skateboarding. Was thinking about getting my hair chopped tomorrow as I couldn't figure out how on Earth I could tie it up with one hand and can't stand wearing my long locks down in the heat of Auckland summer. You brightened my crappy day and inspired me to keep my lovely long hair. Thank you and good luck with your channel Megan. Peace.
Very cool thank you for sharing 😍
Really helped with my bun for my undercut, broke my arm and woke up with realization I need both hands to tie my hair up, watched your video and semi for it. Thanks for the help!
Buttoning your jeans with one arm!!
Jordan Leigh Wheatley I always do that lmao.and I have two arms
I had to give up on that and start wearing jeggings... it's not ideal :D that would make a great video
I just tore my rotator cuff and haven't been able to ponytail or bun my hair and it's driving me NUTS. Figured, "There's gotta be someone with one arm who has already solved this problem." Lo, found your vid and wanted to offer a THANK YOU. Finally got my hair off my neck in this scorching summer.
Wish I saw this a year ago when I had hand surgery!! Awesome!!! How do you put on a bra?? That was my hardest thing too!!
Gail Lurie same. I had reconstructive hand surgery on my dominant hand. It was such a frustrating period teaching myself to be dominant on with my left. Megan Absten, you’re inspiring!
Gail Lurie I just do it up then put it on. ☺
glad i saw this comment, i can help - i put on a bra by doing it up on a bed and then sliding it over my hips
Thanks so much for sharing I separated my shoulder today and can’t use one of my arms this video was really helpful
If you watched this video you gotta give it a like because it’s awesome
Dem da rules 🤷🏽♀️
Thank you. I’m a domestic abuse survivor and I’m still recovering from an injury to my arm. I’ve been losing my mind trying to figure out how to get my hair up and out my face and I found your video and it was a blessing. Thanks so much for this video❤️
🧡 glad this helped you!
Thank you! I broke my wrist and while my boyfriend is a gem who has now mastered a ponytail, he isn't always around when I'm getting ready and it.is.hot. You are wonderful for making this❤
Thanks for this tutorial! I'm 54 years old and was born physically disabled. I can't tell you how many times I have tried tying my hair on my own and each time unsuccessfully. Well, I finally did it thanks to your video. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This is the most realistic and actually one handed tutorial I’ve seen on YT so far
I had a stroke and therapy couldn’t help me so I’m a hemiplegic. This really helps me thank you
This video was so helpful! I recently broke all of the fingers on my left hand in a car accident and haven’t been able to tie my hair.
I can’t wait to show my fiancé what I’ve learnt! He’s been helping with my hair up until this point and I’m sure he’ll be relieved because he’s been really struggling ahaha!
Just watched your video with my five year old daughter who is looking for ways to be able to do her own hair with one arm. This video has made her very happy. Thank you!
I just had an elbow replacement and I’m in tears because I was in so much pain trying to put my hair up to sleep and that was so easy. Thank you!!!
This past year, at age 67, I decided that I was going to let my hair grow out. My hair is always falling in my eyes and face so I am trying to use a pony tail to remedy this problem. Unfortunately, I fell about a month ago and tore my left tricep clean off the bone... I live alone and did not know what to do about my hair since I've been in a cast and brace and am limited with what I can do with my arm. So... even though I haven't tried it yet, I just want to thank you for showing this old single guy how it can be done! Your video has made my life much better! Thank you so much!
Incredible how inspiring a video of someone tying up their hair can be
Life saver! I broke my arm last week and this is so helpful. You’re awesome.
MEGAN, Giiirrl, I cut my hand super deep 3 weeks ago and ended up w 25 stitches. my hair has been a challenge to say the least. today, i thought, you know, i bet someone else figured this out already and up pops your beautiful self! OMG! thaaaaank you. my hair has looked soo jacked all month! i have needed so much help and this is one more thing i can do now! you angel woman from the stars, you shine on sister girl!!
Hi Megan, I recently had an accident which severed my nerves/tendons in my right (dominant) hand and has rendered it unable to do pretty much anything, although in some years time I will be able to use it again, I was having some trouble adapting to a new reality of only having use of one arm for a while, causing a deep depression. So I started youtubing how to do things with only one arm/hand I came across your channel, and might I say that your constant positivity is absolutely inspiring. I have learnt so much from you it's incredible and I'd just like to thank you for that. You are a very down to earth woman and it's so refreshing. Thank you for making the content you make. It has helped me beyond words
Thank you so so so so much for making videos that are so helpful. My daughter, who is now 15, had a stroke in utero (when I was pregnant). She has limited use of her right hand and these videos have taught her so many skills that I can’t help her learn. Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration and a life changer for my sweet girl!!!! ❤️
OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! When I first lost my arm 3 years ago there were no tutorials or forums on doing anything one handed. Now I can put my hair up like I did all throughout my teenage years. Thank you!!!
Having fractured my rt hand n having to ask others for help for past many days, I can't thank you enough. U have moved me and inspired me. Thanks a lot 😊
Megan, I am so grateful I chose this sight, I loved your tutorial. I'm 61 years old and have hair to the middle of my back and am going through full shoulder replacement shortly. I did not want to cut it so I have a few weeks to practice, thank you so much!
I just broke my wrist and arm *today* and I’m already frustrated and freaking hot as heck from not being able to put my hair up. It’s July, and I don’t have ac. So you seriously rock. So glad I found you! So helpful! Thank you!
Thank you. I needed this. Broke my right arm in 2015 and the way it healed made it impossible for me to do certain things. I can't reach up to do a pony tail. Have been having my hair cut shorter because I couldn't figure out how to do it by myself. Now that we are in quarantine and my hair has grown too long, I now can do my hair because of your kindness to show how it's done. You can teach an old Grammie new tricks.
YOU ARE AMAZING! Thank you for posting this video. You’re such an inspiration to me. I had a massive stroke on 8/8/05 that paralyzed my left arm & hand. 18+ years later I still haven’t figured out how to do a ponytail using only my right arm/hand. Your video is SO helpful so THANK YOU for taking the time to make this video & post it. YOU ARE AMAZING!
Thank-you!!! 🙌😍 Like so many people here in the comments….. Injured arm & in plaster. Can’t believe it took me 2 weeks to think of googling “how to…..” You’re a life saver…. My hair has been driving me crazy 😂😫🤗
Thank you so much for sharing this. I broke my right arm in a motorcycle accident two weeks ago and cannot tell you how wonderful it felt to put my own hair up today. I’ll be a forever subscriber ❤️
I just recently injured my rotator cuff and I have no use of my left arm for the time being. I've been going nuts trying to figure out how to get my hair back and up without help. Thank you so much for posting this video. I haven't quite gotten it yet but I'm not giving up. Chica you're an inspiration.
Excellent! I became paralyzed from my left side after I had a Hemorrhagic Brain Bleed Stroke and I have been pulling my hair up with clips and bandanas and my hair is growing and I was thinking about cutting it short again but Thanks to you! I can now pull my hair up in ponytails Yay! Thank you for making it so easy. I can now keep my hair long. You're an amazing young lady!
I just had shoulder surgery and this video was a life saver. I took my hair down bc it was all messy and no one was home to help me fix it. Thank you so much!
Hi my name is Michelle. I’m so happy I found your video! I have a condition in my right shoulder called avascular necrosis which causes a great deal of pain if I lift my arm to high! I’ve always put my hair up but since the pain in my shoulder has gotten worse I haven’t really been able to. Now after watching your video I am so excited that I can go back to putting my hair up!!! Thank you so much and God bless you!!!
OMG!! 😭😂 THANK YOU FOR THIS!!
I just had shoulder surgery earlier today and I was thinking to myself how in the hell am I going to get my hair up in a high bun with one hand!?
I’m home alone right now and it’s driving me nuts that my hair tie came out so I decided to google it since everything seems to be on the Internet these days. Lo and behold, I found your video and I am so incredibly grateful to you right now! 😂
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I just broke my elbow and didn’t think there would be any way to do this. Now I see there is. Thank you SO much! ❤
OMG Thank you! I just had carpal tunnel and ulnar sub-muscular transposition. My hair is long and curly and frizzy if not done or put up! I usually go lazy and put it up. I asked my husband to help but he wants to try the suck your hair into the vacuum cleaner hose and slide the hair tie on method he saw a dad do to little girl on Facebook! "My long hair is NOT going into a dirty vacuum hose babe! I'll find a way on TH-cam. I know people have got to do this everyday, there must be a ton of videos." Thank you for showing multiple options for getting it accomplished too!!! You're a beautiful blessing!
Thanks so much for this video. I had shoulder surgery and am struggling with my hair. It has given me great appreciation for one of the many challenges you have learned to overcome. I've got mad respect for you and others who just find a way. Thanks again!!
I just broke my right elbow and middle finger. Your videos are changing everything ! Thank you 🙏🏻
Absolute life saver! I broke my arm a week ago and I’ve been having to shower daily because I couldn’t get my hair up with second day hair, which just made everything more complicated. At least now I can go a little bit longer in between washing my hair! Thanks!
You are amazing!! Thank you so muchhhh👍👍👍I broke my wrist on both side and I have minimal use of my right hand and arm do to chronic health issues from childhood, but your videos made me grateful for what I still have🙏thank you thank you for helping me me to feel ungrateful! And recognizing what I still can do you’re a blessing BIG Time!!!🙏👍👍👍😘
Hi Megan🙂 I was just in a bad long board accident and am currently living one armed until my surgery heals Thanks for this video. I'm going to try it out! Thank you for making life richer by sharing your wisdom with others.💖
Damn you make that look easy I’ve been struggling to tie my hair back one handed!!! Thank you I really appreciate you sharing
Thank you so much for showing this to us. I just broke my collarbone and don’t want to do anything fussy with my hair. This has been a lifesaver to get it out of my face. Thank you! ❤️