It’s both fancy and simple. It’s cut out for every occasion – work, jogging, party or wedding. It works amazing when it’s hot. Check how to make the hottest ponytails and which styling products to use.

Ponytail – in the past & today

Ponytails were popular a few thousand years ago. Only men would wear them, pinning hair high or at the neck for better comfort e.g. while fighting. Dozens years ago, the ends of ponytails were curled; the hairdo was complemented by bangs. Now, wearing ponytails is more popular among women; men prefer shorter haircuts. The ponytail doesn’t have to be perfectly smooth; messy strands look charming and girlish.

Elegant ponytail

If you don’t like flyaways, go for styling products. Try out mousses, sprays, gels or oils. The products perfectly tame unruly and baby hair. Additionally, they deliver shine and elegant looks.

How to make a perfect party ponytail? Apply a styling primer to clean and damp hair. Blow-dry the hair, pull it back and tie with a ribbon. Gather the hair at the top of head or above the neck. You can hide the ribbon with one of the strands. Fix the hairdo with spray; apply a smoothing product to the ponytail or use a curler.

Girlish ponytail

A messy hairdo is another version of the ponytail. Carelessly pinned hair works great for a beach party or a date. Girls who are into boho style will like it, too. If your hair is layered and some strands ‘fall out’ of the elastic, don’t pin them up. Let them loose.

How to make a messy pony? Let the hair air-dry or apply a mousse and use a diffuser. In this way you’ll make it look natural. Gather hair to one side or above the neck. Remember to let a few strands loose by the forehead, ears or at the back of head. Pin hair up with a ribbon for the boho look. Add some flowers or feathers.