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Home • Ponytails

Hot Hair: Perfect Your Ponytail

For a girl on the go, an easy and elegant ponytail is always a perfect pick. Here are 10 new ways to rock this hairstyle staple.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
LaLa Anthony

Where: The Janelle Monae and Target celebration for the release of Monae’s album ‘The Electric Lady’ at Pier 84 in New York City.

Why: LaLa added a pop of color to her high pony with contrasting golden highlights.

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02
Leona Lewis

Where: At HMV, Oxford Street in London.

Why: How cute is Lewis’ side ponytail? It’s an easy way to add spice to a casual, everyday ‘do.

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03
Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton
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04
Rihanna

Where: The launch of her new fashion line for River Island in London’s Oxford St. Flagship store.

Why: Rihanna celebrated her new business venture in a chic, side-swept ombre ponytail.

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05
Garcelle Beauvais

Where: LoveGold Celebrates Fred Leighton at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

Why: A super-long side ponytail is a simple look to create yet it packs a major punch.

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06
Ashanti

Where: The SiriusXM Studios in New York City.

Why: Ashanti stepped out in an easy side ponytail upgraded with mile-long extensions.

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07
Kelly Rowland

Where: VH1 Divas 2012 held at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California

Why: Rowland was truly tressed to impress in this sexy and simple waist-length ponytail.

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08
Nichole Galicia

Where: The Weinstein Company’s 2013 Golden Globe Awards afterparty in Beverly Hills, California.

Why: A ponytail is one of the most versatile hairstyles and Galicia upgraded this easy ‘do with red carpet appeal.

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09
Christina Milian

Where: The Los Angeles Film Festival.

Why: Milian remixed her sky-high pony by adding a simple wrapped base.

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10
Yvette Nicole Brown

Where: The NBC Universal Summer Press Day in Los Angeles, California. 

Why: Brown showed off her natural curls in a high, chic ponytail.

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