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Home · Hair

Tail-Blazing: Turn Heads And Set Trends In These Statement Ponytails

By Jennifer Ford · January 17, 2020December 6, 2020
Ponytails are timeless. Here are a few ways to keep our go-to do fresh, fun and fabulous

Crown Jewels

You won’t find these glittery gems at a jewelry store. Instead head to your local craft shop for an assortment of baubles to bedazzle your locks. The hair jewelry trend took off a few seasons ago, but rings, pearls and blinged-out barrettes are back to spice up coifs from the runway to reality.

Photo: By Daniel G. Castrillon
Ulla Johnson vest, and dress, Ulla Johnson Boutique- 15 Bleecker Street New York,NY.

Twists and Textiles

Cold weather isn’t the only reason why we’re breaking out our scarves this winter. We’re also wrapping the accessory around our hair. Threading beautiful bandannas through our tresses is a pretty way to personalize our ponytails. Fabric-infused braids are among our favorite hair trends from the Spring 2020 runway.

Photo: By Daniel G. Castrillon
Tory Burch shirt ($398), skirt ($498), scarves (worn as hair accessories), $128 each, neckerchief (worn as hair accessory), $78, all at toryburch.com

Suspended Strands

Ponytails don’t have to fall down your back. Sometimes they defy gravity and extend to the sky. This look is sure to stand out from the popular straight and silky styles.

“For this style you’ll need 20-gauge stem wires, one pack of Marley Braid hair, Shine ’n Jam Extra Hold gel and elastic bands,”

-Hair guru Nicole Newland, aka Nicky B
Photo: By Daniel G. Castrillon
Tory Burch coat, $898, toryburch.com. Ariana Boussard-Reifel earrings, $325, arianaboussardreifel.com

Color Ornaments

When it comes to our ponytails, there are no rules. Adorn them with eye-catching embellishments or dynamic decals for extra dimension. Our manes are our canvas.

“For this look you’ll need metal zip ties, hairpins, gel and textured curly hair extensions,”

-Brooklyn-based Nicky B.
Photo: By Daniel G. Castrillon
Tory Burch dress, $398, toryburch.com. Mounser earrings, $255, mounser.com

Textures and Tools

A beauty supply chain isn’t the only place to find fab hair accessories. Amazing accessories are also available at your local hardware store. Instead of securing your ponytail with a simple scrunchie, add elements that will instantly up the wow factor, such as these sleek and inexpensive metal zip ties.

“For this look you’ll need metal zip ties, hairpins, gel and textured curly hair extensions,”

– The Brooklyn-based Nicky B.
Photo: By Daniel G. Castrillon
Rebecca Taylor dress, $595, rebeccataylor.com
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