Ponytail – a beautiful hairstyle for long hair. How to do it in different ways?

A classic and effortless hairstyle that suits long hair well is the ponytail. It is appropriate for every occasion and can be dressed in a variety of ways, from casual to sophisticated. A ponytail is a great choice for any occasion, whether you’re dressing up for a night out or going to the gym.

The versatility of the ponytail is one of its best features. You can create a textured, untidy look or go for a sleek, polished appearance. You can make a simple ponytail look stylish and distinctive with a few easy techniques.

This post will discuss various ponytail creation techniques and provide advice based on your hair type and personal style. There’s a hairstyle for everyone, whether you like a low, high, or twisted ponytail.

Method	Description
Classic Ponytail	Gather all your hair at the back of your head and secure it with a hair tie. Simple, neat, and perfect for any occasion.
High Ponytail	Lift your hair higher on your head for a more youthful and sporty look. Use a strong hair tie to keep it in place all day.
Low Ponytail	Gather your hair at the nape of your neck for a sleek and elegant style, ideal for formal events or casual wear.
Messy Ponytail	Tease your hair slightly before pulling it into a loose ponytail for a relaxed, effortless look.
Bubble Ponytail	After making a ponytail, add multiple hair ties along the length to create "bubbles" of hair. It"s a fun, playful twist on the usual style.

What kind of hairstyle is this?

The ponytail is an easy hairstyle to pull off; simply gather your hair with an elastic band or other fastening tool, and you can style it to look perfectly smooth or casual.

Although the hairstyle comes in a lot of variations, the following are its main advantages:

• Easy to do.
• Suitable for different situations, if you add accessories.
• Ideal for use in hot weather.

Although the hairstyle looks fantastic on long hair, a person with thick hair may find it inconvenient to wear on very long hair. If you add hair extensions, the hairstyle looks stylish even on thin hair.

Straight hair looks better with a sleek high ponytail or a low one, while curly hair looks better with a messy, sloppily collected ponytail because of the volume that’s available.

A novice can easily accomplish a basic version of this hairstyle at home, but more time, expertise, and practice are required for a more formal look. However, the outcome will not be less impressive than the creations of experts and masters after multiple workouts.

What you will need to perform?

You will require the following equipment and accessories in order to complete the manipulations:

• Elastic bands. The best option is elastic bands made in the form of a twisted telephone wire, as they cause the least damage to the hair.
• When fixing, you may need invisible hairpins, if long hair, for example, is cut in a ladder.
• Styling products, to fix the result obtained. It is better to use hairsprays that, despite the strong fixation, do not give the curls a stuck-together look.
• Heat protection or hair oils. Before creating a hairstyle, it is better to wash your hair and dry it using heat protection products.
• Accessories. You can complement the hairstyle with headbands, invisible hairpins, decorated with crystals or flowers to give the hairstyle a festive look.

With the aforementioned tools readily available to all girls, you can experiment with different ponytail implementation options whenever it’s convenient, selecting the best option based on your face shape and current haircut.

Options for execution and step-by-step actions on how to braid with your own hands

Long-haired people have a wide range of simple at-home hairstyle options at their disposal.

Simple smooth without cocks

This hairstyle is very easy to put together and looks great, especially on longer hair. You must follow this algorithm in order to create a ponytail:

1. Thoroughly comb your hair, start from the ends and finish near the roots.
2. For long hair, choose a thin but elastic elastic band that can hold a fairly large volume of hair due to the length (this point should be taken into account even with thin hair).
3. Carefully collect the tail on the crown, combing the hair collected in the tail with a comb to get rid of the "cocks" and achieve smoothness.
4. The elastic band can be hidden under a strand of hair, which can be fixed with an invisible hairpin.

For that, you must wash your hair from the front and use a hairdryer after applying heat protection and straightening agents to the curls to achieve a smooth and even tail. It is preferable to straighten hair using a large-diameter comb when styling, giving the root areas extra attention. In this instance, styling won’t be too challenging.

Although this option is relatively easy and doesn’t require much work for straight-haired girls, it will cause suffering for girls with curly hair, so it is better to opt for casual styling.

We advise watching this video to learn how to style your hair in a ponytail:

Casual, laid to the side

Excellent for people with curly hair. You shouldn’t comb through your hair too much; a less formal style will look more natural. Straight hair can be styled in a wet curl pattern or slightly curled.

Pull your hair to the side and tie a ponytail with an elastic band. You can wear this flawless hairstyle while running errands or riding public transportation.

We recommend viewing this video tutorial for an alternative side ponytail hairstyle:

Elegant with a side parting

1. Dry and style your hair using straightening styling products that will make your locks look well-groomed and straight.
2. While drying, keep the side parting, because it will be quite problematic to separate your hair to the side later.
3. The ponytail can be gathered either at the bottom or on the top of your head, depending on your face shape.

We recommend watching this video tutorial for a side-parted hairstyle:

Two low ponytails

1. Divide your hair into two equal parts.
2. Comb and secure with elastic bands from below.

This option is better suited for regular wear than for a formal occasion. It’s also important to keep in mind that this hairstyle will look out of style in a few years and may be better suited for a sporty look rather than a business suit.

Based on a malvinka

When it comes to implementing a ponytail inspired by a malvinka, there are numerous options.

1. Wash and style your curls, using heat protection beforehand.
2. Divide them into two parts.
3. Collect one and secure with an elastic band.
4. The second part can be left loose, or you can collect it.

This choice will make the hairdo appear quite voluminous while also significantly extending the length of the collected tail.

Unusual ideas

With a braid on the contrary

1. To perform the hairstyle, first weave a braid on the contrary or, in other words, a fishtail, you need to start weaving from the forehead and stop at the place where the curls will be collected.
2. Then we collect them in a ponytail, securing them with elastic bands.
3. The braid can be attached with invisible pins and secured.

A lantern tail with elastic bands

1. After one of the options for performing the hairstyle has been collected, comb the tail.
2. After a certain distance, we secure the resulting tail with rubber bands, visually creating lanterns.

We advise watching this video to learn how to style your hair in a ponytail lantern:

With a French braid

1. From the base, we begin to weave a French braid, which must be carried diagonally or downwards.
2. Stop weaving the braid on the side, where you are going to collect the tail.
3. Fix the tail with an elastic band.

We recommend watching this video tutorial for a French braid hairstyle:

Low inverted

1. We collect a low tail and loosen the elastic.
2. We divide the hair from the roots to the elastic into two parts and pull the tail from top to bottom.
3. The elastic band can be tightened tighter, and on long hair it can easily hold in a loosened version.

We advise watching this video to learn how to style your hair in an inverted ponytail:

Decorated with a bow

1. First, we collect the tail, one of the ways described above.
2. Separate two strands, which we fix to the collected hair, with invisible hairpins, forming a bow.
3. Leave a small strand on top, from which you then need to braid a pigtail and throw it over the resulting bow, fix it with invisible hairpins, and the result as a whole with hairspray for fixation.
4. The remaining curls can be curled with a curling iron, which will give the created bow a festive look.

If your hair is not healthy and shiny and does not have enough natural strength, you should not make a bow out of it.

Shell

To begin creating this tail, gather a low tail and form a shell out of it. Alternatively, leave a portion of the strand intact so that some hair is visible when creating a shell.

Only very long or long hair can be used for these kinds of manipulations. In this instance, the hair should all be the same length. To keep the hairstyle looking as it is intended, you will need to use invisible hairpins to secure the individual strands when cutting in a cascade.

Knot

The tail knot can be secured without the need for extra fasteners.

1. Divide the hair into two parts and tie them together, creating two knots in different directions.
2. The result can be secured with invisible hairpins or an elastic band that matches the hair color.

With bangs: what to choose?

A ponytail can be worn by people with or without bangs, although not all hairstyles look great with them.

Casual low ponytails or those gathered to the side look fantastic with side bangs. Your hair can be styled into a high, smooth ponytail with lush, straight bangs. While similar hairstyles without bangs also look fantastic, not every face shape can pull them off. Hair gathered to the side works well with a side part.

For long hair, the ponytail is a classic and adaptable hairstyle that can be worn in a variety of ways, from polished and elegant to carefree and disheveled. Knowing a few different ponytail styles can easily change your appearance, whether you’re going for an elegant look for an event or a quick and simple look for everyday wear.

Useful tips

We recommend the following guidelines when styling your hair in a ponytail or other similar fashion:

• Long hair must be thoroughly combed, starting from the ends and moving towards the roots, holding the main part of the hair.
• Before drying, be sure to use products containing silicone or oils, which give the curls a healthy and shiny appearance.
• If before creating a hairstyle, you dry your hair with a hairdryer, then use thermal protection, and at the end dry your hair with cold air, which minimizes the harmful effects.
• It is better to choose accessories based on hair color, for use on blond hair, it is better to give preference to beige or light brown elastic bands, brown-haired women and brunettes to use black or dark brown latches.

For long hair, the ponytail is an elegant and adaptable option. Depending on how it’s dressed, it can be either elegant or casual, making it a go-to choice for any situation.

There are countless ways to personalize this timeless hairstyle, whether your preference is for a sleek high ponytail, a low, carefree look, or something in between. To further elevate the look, add curls, volume, or accessories.

You can easily create a ponytail that matches your mood and style with a little practice. It’s an elegant yet basic method to maintain your hair looking put together and stylish.