Advice For 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.

In fact, with a little bit of imagination and the right hair accessories you can easily turn a simple ponytail into something sleek, sophisticated and quite elegant even.

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.

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 your pleasure. Bring half your flowing mane into a high pony. Take the remaining half and create a low pony right under that one.

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.

Twisted pony with just an elastic band: Make a loose ponytail and then create an opening right above the elastic band. Now thread the end of the pony and slide it back through that opening . Result is a twisted pony using tail underneath and the sides looking rolled over.

Pull your hair into a low pony and divide it in two sections. Then twist one section to the right and one to the left and pin into a bit of a messy bun.

Use hair sticks: Gather your hair into a pony towards the back of your head using a cute ponytail holder. Then slide hair sticks into your hair under the ponytail holder gives this style and air of mystery .

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.

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.

There you go. You've now got what, nine different ways to take your pony tail from basic to fetching in next to no time? Giving you ways to create the style everyone will be talking about. - 29871

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