How can i get my medium/short African american hair into a tight smooth ponytail?

You'd have to get a weave, otherwise it won't be possible.

If your hair is medium to short, it's going to be had to put it up into a "smooth" ponytail. Your ends will look raggedy.

Flat iron it if you want straight hair, and grow your hair out.

How can i get my medium/short African american hair into a tight smooth ponytail?

if your do not want to perm it press it with ceramic flat irons and do not use and oil

How can i get my medium/short African american hair into a tight smooth ponytail?

I am not totally sure but my daughter is biracial and I spray it with Olive Oil detangler and then smooth on Pink Lotion and use a Boar brush and that does pretty well. The boar brush does wonders and doesn't hurt her as much. You may have to straighten with a press.

How can i get my medium/short African american hair into a tight smooth ponytail?

Try a hot comb. Its what we used to do in the 70's. They used to call the hair style a blow out. It can make medium length hair long. Caution it can be painful, LOL but effective if that is your desired result.

How can i get my medium/short African american hair into a tight smooth ponytail?

LOL! Damn...I've been wondering the same thing, lol just today...haha!

How can i get my medium/short African american hair into a tight smooth ponytail?

of course you already know for it to be smooth you first need a press or perm. Depending on where you put the ponytail it will look longer and also how your hair is cut. Try using a pomade like Murray's wave or beeswax. It helps keep everything in place. I like to tie my hair down with a bandana to keep the hair tight. Good luck. I dont recommend a weave those look tacky with ponytails.