Nine Twists On Cool Ponytail Hairstyles

By Suzan K Bishop

Anyone who thinks ponytails are boring evidently hasn't tried some of the dressy variations they can easily be styled into.

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 one you could pull your tresses back into a pony which you split it into two sections. Then just wrap them around each other using bobby pins to attach the ends to the base. Viola!

Another simple but elegant choice involves brushing half your mane into a pony tail. Create a loose bun from that by wrapping and securing it at the base using bobby pins.

Double the elegance with two tails. Put about half of your locks into a high pony. With the remaining hair go ahead and create a second right under that.

Variation on that. Create two pony tails one on top of the other leaving a few pieces loose. Twist and pin each into a fab bun.

Go with a low side pony using most of your hair. The remaining strands can be wrapped around the elastic and held in place with pins. A side style like this has sophisticated written all over it, doesn't it?

Here's a dressy one if you're hair is long enough. Make a low pony. Pull the end through elastic twice. On the third pass only pull it halfway through and swing the remainder to the 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.

Combine braided hair with a pony for another interesting twist. Simply do your typical low pony tail only braid it. Then twist the braid into a bun that you'll hold in place with pins.

Create a high pony and apply conditioner to your wet hair. Back comb your hair to put it in to a high pony. Let things air dry. Once again back comb the top of pony for some volume. Leave some strands out when doing the high pony leaving them to frame your face. Gives a soft feminine look to your face.

With nine different styling options on the basic theme of a pony tail there are plenty of ways anyone can get a rather elegant and spirited style. Giving you many slightly different ways to style your hair that revolve around your basis pony tail. - 30305

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