Ponytails with Pizazz

Playful ponytail in the 1980s style. Actress Olivia Wilde used thin scrunchies to segment her mega ponytail
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Are you looking for a new hair style, which is practical but not boring and also allows for some playful styling creativity? Have a look at our ponytail line-up and see whether you like to try some of the cool looks

Gathering long hair into a ponytail quickly brings order to hair and keeps it from hanging in your face while you work, play or engage in your favourite sport. Aside from being practical, ponytails are also stylish. Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and countless models in fashion shows all over the world certainly pay tribute to the forever popular ponytail.
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Ponytails are not only the last resort on bad hair days but a genuine hair style classic with countless styling possibilities. There is a ponytail for all occasions from business meetings, work, shopping and parties to big events like weddings. The many different ponytail styles are as easy to create as they are attractive. No wonder women everywhere embrace the ponytail sometimes even before their hair has reached the required shoulder-length for the long-time hair style favourite.
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Styling ponytails certainly brings out the individualists among women, men and hair stylists. Ponytails bounce high on top of the head or low in the neck, they are worn straight back or sideways over the shoulder, they go well with hair jewellery and surprise with satin bands, feathers or leather straps. Ponytails go with middle or side partings and equally well show off shiny sleek hair, waves and playful curls. Then there are the many ways to braid, twist and twirl the ponytail. Of course, the longer the ponytail the more styling variations exist.

Are you convinced yet or did you always love the creative and often sassy ponytail? Please don’t miss out on our ponytail gallery below. You may be inspired to try yet another ponytail style.

In the video, Armin Morbach, chief hair stylist at Schwarzkopf, demonstrates how fine hair can be teased to create an amazing ponytail.
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Ponytail Twist

On both sides, a strand of model JSong Way’s hair is twisted around as it is guided from the temples toward the low neck area. Both strands are then combined to a ponytail. A wide strand of hair is wrapped around the scrunchy to hide it

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Elegant Triple Ponytail

Three ponytails merge into one. Herve Leger created this ponytail for Max Azria. Three large strands of hair are gathered in the back of the head, one high up near the crown of the head, the next one about midway between the first ponytail and the neck and the lowest one in the neck. The three ponytails merge to one. First the top ponytail combines with the intermediate one and both cascade into the neck ponytail

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Dropped Ponytail

Valentino creates ponytails with tender, innocent flair. The hair is gathered low in the back at shoulder height and held with a decorative ribbon

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The Two-Tone Ponytail

Rachel Nichol’s hair is sleeked back in an austere, sexy looking style. Her hair is gathered in a high traditional ponytail. The root portion of her hair is darker than the ends, giving this ponytail a modern look

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Ponytail with Middle Parting

Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore this sleek ponytail version with middle parting well at the 2012 Oscar Awards. The lighter streaks in her hair are a nifty detail

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Sleek Ponytail with Leather Strap

Gel makes this ponytail style by Emanuel Ungaro sleek, shiny and very appealing. The ponytail high on her head is gathered and wrapped many times using a leather strap

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Traditional Wavy Ponytail with Fringes

Jessica Bueno presents the happy, sweet look perfectly. Here she models a La Sposa wedding gown. Her wavy hair is gathered to a traditional ponytail with full straight fringes to complement the style

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The Undone Ponytail

Actress Camilla Belle demonstrates how a tousled ponytail can add nonchalance to formal outfits. Simply gather your hair into a ponytail. Then use your fingers to loosen the arrangement starting at the hair roots. Pull out thin strands of hair on both sides of your head and allow them to fall into your face

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Ponytail with Round Metal Clasp

The hair is slightly teased for this ponytail style. Use your fingers to loosen the gathered hair even more. The round metal clasp is a charming ponytail accessory

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