The 20 Most Alluring Ponytail Hairstyles
Twenty ponytails that go far beyond a basic elastic: bouffant and pompadour versions, bubble and knotted tails, braided hybrids, sleek wrapped ponies and relaxed half-up styles.
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Twenty ponytails that go far beyond a basic elastic: bouffant and pompadour versions, bubble and knotted tails, braided hybrids, sleek wrapped ponies and relaxed half-up styles.
Thirty ways to braid your way into a ponytail: loose casual braids, faux hawks, bubble ponies, triple side braids, waterfall combinations, reverse braids and polished event looks.
Twenty ponytail and fringe pairings, from sleek high ponies with wispy bangs to tousled low ponies with curtain bangs, braided and loc versions, half ponies and polished weave styles.
Thirteen ways to tie back short hair, from slick high ponies and retro flipped ends to soft low waves, a barrette-trimmed pony and four-braid curly ponytails.
Twenty boho styles built on loose braids, twists and texture, from a voluminous fishtail chignon and Gibson tuck to braided faux hawks, chain-trimmed pigtails and a short-hair twist updo.
A bandana can finish a two-minute ponytail or anchor a full pin-up set. These looks range from casual messy buns to victory rolls, pin curls, rockabilly quiffs and wrapped natural curls.
Thirteen finger wave looks, old-school and modern: sculpted waves on natural pixies, a cherry-red messy version, a grey bob, victory-roll prom hair and a long zig-zag sew-in.
Twenty relaxed updos with clever details, from braided pigtail swirls and a boho headband twist to fishtail knots, a criss-cross low bun, knotted halo braids and a wrapped braided chignon.
Thirty updos that make long hair manageable, covering messy buns and chignons, Dutch braid crowns, fishtail styles, half-up looks and simple rolled or knotted ponytails.
Ten braided updos for natural hair and protective styles, including a crown braid puff, a pompadour braided from the nape, Ghana braids in a side bun and an Elvis-inspired Marley fauxhawk.
Ten high buns worn by celebrities, from tight slicked-back knots and a sky-high twisted topknot to braided, teased and messy curly buns that work for everyday wear or evening events.
Forty everyday messy buns, from office-friendly twisted knots and braided low buns to colourful pastel updos, crimped textures, flower-trimmed buns and quick options for hair that is still growing out.