Triibeard wrote:
I've tried the tie up recently, and I still seem to have loose tufts below my sideburns that seem to be too short to gather with the rest. But I'll keep working on it.
As it grows out the remnants of trimming the sideburn areas can be controlled with a little unscented hairspray, Consort brand.  Or even--and I used and still use white hairpins from Sally's Beauty Supply.  Also when gathering the ponytail--don't use regular rubber bands as they can pull and break hairs.  There are some clear bands especially designed for hair and they are not expensive and work very well--jojoba oil will dissolve them, but since they're cheap it's not been an issue for me.  Both products are available at Walmart--the bands are in the ladies' hair care area with the combs, bands, etc.