Advice For Cool Ponytail Hairstyles

By Suzan K Bishop

If you think pony tails are oh so basic than you must not be aware of all the styling options they can present.

Believe it or not all it takes is a bit of creativity plus the right accessories to turn the mundane ponytail into a rather elegant variation on the style.

So why not take these cool ponytail hairstyles tips yourself to jazz up any pony. Who knows maybe you'll discover pony tails are a great way to get a look with flirty attitude that works in many social settings. Making it easy to end up with one that is dressy enough for an after work dinner date, girls night out or maybe even your sister's wedding.

For example pull your hair into a pony. Split that tail in two and wrap the two sections around each other. Use bobby pins to hold the ends to the base. Done.

Simple but elegant. Gather about half your hair into what I guess you'd call a half-pony. Wrap that into a loose bun held in place with bobby pins.

Double your pleasure. Put half your hair into a high pony. Then create a second right underneath that one.

A slightly different approach with that double pony would be to twist and pin each into an elegant looking bun.

Smooth your hair into a low side pony leaving a thick enough strand out. Wrap that strand around the elastic and pin in place.

Okay what else? Well this dressy look can be created if you've got enough length. Do your low pony, pull the end through the elastic three times and on the third pass just pull it half way through spreading what's left out on top.

Brush your hair into a pony using a cute ponytail holder of your choice. If you stick hair sticks into it under the holder gives you yet another quick variation.

Style your pony with bangs: If you have thick bangs or side swept bangs then this simple faux hawk style can be tried on for size. All you have to do is pull back your hair in to a pony and then make a puff with bangs using bobby pins or clips.

Or you could combine braids with a pony as another way to go. Do your typical low pony tail. Braid that. Then twist the braid into a bun which is held in place with pins.

Another approach would be to create a high pony with wet hair that you've conditioned. Leaving some strands out that can be used to frame your face. Allow to air dry before combing again to give it added volume. The resulting look is both soft and feminine.

With these helpful tips you will be ready to rock any party or event be it a social gathering or a fun filled formal occasion. - 30305

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