Ponytail Holder

Abstract

The present invention provides for a novel ponytail holder having incorporated hair holding support peg structures there with.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A ponytail holding apparatus comprising;
 an elastic main body;   a support body having a support surface and a cavity in which said main body is enclosed;   a plurality of hair support pegs having a base proximate to said support body and a terminal end distal to said support body, wherein said support pegs emanate outward from said support surface of said support body.   
     
     
         2 . The ponytail holding apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said support structure is a silicone sleeve positioned about said main body. 
     
     
         3 . The ponytail holding apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said support pegs extend outward said support surface of said main body. 
     
     
         4 . The ponytail holding apparatus of  claim 1  wherein support structure is provided in a triangular configuration. 
     
     
         5 . The ponytail holding apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said support pegs are conical. 
     
     
         6 . The ponytail holding apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said support pegs have a spherical configuration on said distal end. 
     
     
         7 . The ponytail holding apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said support pegs are permanently attached to said support body. 
     
     
         8 . The ponytail holding apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said support pegs are removably attached to said support body. 
     
     
         9 . The ponytail holding apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said support pegs are provided in user selectable and attachable sizes. 
     
     
         10 . A method for holding a ponytail comprising the steps of:
 providing a holder according to  claim 1 ;   pulling hair through the elastic band “ponytail” following with a natural movement insert the present invention into the hair;   twisting the elastic band creating the first loop containing the ponytail and a second, open loop;   pulling the ponytail through the second; open loop; and   continuing with said twisting and looping until the elastic band is sufficiently retaining the ponytail.