If you’re a ponytail person, summer is your time to let it shine. From braided options to the Ariana-approved snatched ponytails, we’ve not wanted for styles over the years, and this season we’re putting our knowledge to good use.
An adventurous ponytail can be a serious transformation. Be it glitter hair, braided crowns or even dramatic bows, there are literally a million ways of styling a fierce ponytail.
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Give your ponytail a dramatic summery update
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Fresh Updo
This clipped bouffant pony is the It French girl hair. If you have fine hair, this ponytail hack adds a lot of volume.
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Get Low
This simple ribbon-tie trick is great for bad hair days when you are trying to hide frizzy flyaways.
Image: @tracehenningsen
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Scarf Style
This look entails more than just tying on a scarf; it also features a volumizing trick. Not to mention, a coordinating scarf and hair color.
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Extra Long
We're obsessed with this long, low ponytail. This is the easiest style if you're incorporating extensions for the first time.
Image: @lacyredway
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So Chill
These are the early aughts' frosty tips. These cool highlights are trending just in time for festival season.
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Glitter, Glitter Everywhere
In case you haven't gotten the memo on glitter hair yet, start with this festival-worthy hack.
Image: @themanorsalon
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Bubble Ponytails
Bubble ponytails come in all shapes and sizes. This one works without the typical OTT accessories — perhaps because of the cotton candy hair color.
Image: @tvan.hair
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Easy Breezy
We cannot get over this perfectly dreamy 'do, achieved with the help of just a couple of bows.
Image: @leletny
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All Tied Up
Don't ask us why, but we can never say no to a dramatic bow.
Image: @tracehenningsen
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The Warrior 'Do
A fantastic alternative to the half-up, half-down ponytail, this sleek partial wrap has the perfect amount of drama.
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Texture
Keep a ponytail interesting by layering in some crimps or some tight waves.
Image: @leletny
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Ariana Style
For the days when you want to channel your inner Ariana, style a simple snatched ponytail with a retro oversized clip or a barette.
Image: @josievilay
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Accessorize
Faux piercings and metallic cuffs are ideal for jazzing up a braided 'do.
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The Quick Fix
If you're going for a messy style, try this quick and easy ponytail.
Image: @domseeley
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Understated Updo
This semi-braided ponytail is the freshest thing you can wear to your next big event.
Image: @hairbymandielynn
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Beaded Bling
The beaded strand through a ponytail is the easiest way to achieve instant summer style. You can also attempt this with statement chains or something daintier.
Image: @leletny
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The Flawless Scrunch
Let's just take a minute to appreciate Gigi Hadid's summery scrunchy waves tied into a messy ponytail with a super sleek crown.
Image: @jennifer_yepez
