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Look Amazing With These Awesome Ponytail Hairstyle Ideas

Jazz up your look with these amazing ponytail hairstyles! - by Rhys McKay
  • 14 Aug 2019
Look Amazing With These Awesome Ponytail Hairstyle Ideas

Ponytail hairstyles are incredibly versatile. Whether it’s a simple and sleek everyday look or a chic ‘do for a special event, a ponytail is a great choice for all hair types. It’s easy and practical, and everyone can pull it off! In this article, we’ve gathered some of our favourite ponytail hairstyles for you to try out for yourself.

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The Classic Ponytail

Most women have been putting their hair into ponytails since they were young girls. It’s a quick and easy way to get your hair out of your face, and it looks great too! If you’re looking to stick with the classics; here are some tried and tested looks to try:

Simple And Sleek Ponytails

Whether you’re headed to a hot date or a boardroom meeting, a sleek back ponytail will tie your look together! Use a bit of gel to tame any flyaways and use a bungee cord for an extra secure hold.

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Freshen up your look by changing how you part your hair!  A sleek side part is a simple change, but it can completely revamp your look:

Give your sleek ‘do texture with some tight braids! This is a great style for kids: the braids will keep their hair in place even as they run around and play!

High Ponytails

Elevate your look with one of the hottest trending hairstyles: the high ponytail! This is a fantastic look for long hair – check out Ariana Grande’s iconic ‘do!

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The high ponytail works for anyone looking to make a statement. Check out this majestic high ponytail hairstyle for curly-haired girls:

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Messy Ponytails

Put away the gel and break out the sea salt spray! For an effortless, fresh-out-of-bed look, spritz on some sea salt and run your fingers through your hair for texture! Tie your hair with a cute ribbon and let a couple of tendrils frame your face.

The Half Ponytail

This is an easy, casual alternative to the everyday ponytail! Instead of gathering all of your hair into your ponytail, let half hang loose over your shoulders. This is perfect for girls with thick, heavy hair as it will lessen the weight on your scalp while keeping your hair out of your eyes!

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Ponytails With Bangs

Let your bangs take centre stage! Have them drape dramatically across your forehead while you keep the rest of your hair in a ponytail:

The Dressed Up Ponytail

While ponytail hairstyles are usually known for their simplicity and practicality, there are so many ways to zhush it up for both fun and formal functions! Take a look at how you can level up your ponytail game:

Simple Twist Ponytail

A super-easy way to dress up your ponytail is to put in some twists! Simply take a section of your hair, twist it loosely a couple of times, then gather it with the rest of your hair and tie as usual! Add a couple of fancy clips, and you have a wedding-worthy ‘do!

Go from a sleek and serious day look to a fun and trendy night look by putting in a twist! Run your fingers through your hair to give it a loose texture before twisting and tying into a ponytail:

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Romantic Boho Braid Ponytail

This soft, sweet look works great with wavy hair. Put your hair into big, loose braids, gather them to one side, and secure into a ponytail!

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Play around with different braids to achieve different looks! This one uses a fishtail braid for that rustic touch.

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Bubble Ponytail

If you have straight hair that tends to stay flat, add volume by putting it in a bubble ponytail! Simply divide your ponytail into sections using elastics, then push these up to create the bubbles! For extra flair, slip on pearls in between the bubbles:

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This technique can also be used to dress up half ponytails!

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Other Ponytail Looks

Ponytails aren’t just for girls with long, lush hair! Here are some alternative ponytail hairstyles:

Short Hair Ponytail

Short hair, don’t care! You can definitely still rock a ponytail look with short hair! If your hair tie’s having trouble holding on to your hair, enlist the help of bobby pins and clips.

Put a sweet spin on your short, spunky hair by putting twists:

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Ponytails For Men

Ponytails for men aren’t new: men have been rocking them since ancient history! Recently, it’s become fashionable again, especially with creative, free-spirited artist types.

A ponytail paired with a wicked fade oozes so much sexiness!

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Conclusion

Ponytails are definitely a fun and easy go-to hairstyle! However, make sure that you don’t keep your ponytail uncomfortably tight for too long! You don’t want to end up with traction alopecia!

That said, don’t be afraid to play around with your hair! With a little creativity, the possibilities for ponytails are endless! Now go and rock that ponytail!

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