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35 Fresh Ways to Wear a Ponytail

So much more than gym hair.

By ELLE.com
Street fashion, Fashion, Costume, Kimono, Shoulder, Joint, Eyewear, Outerwear, Headgear, Fashion accessory,
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Who doesn’t love a ponytail? This versatile hairstyle can be worn for a night out on the town or an 8am workout class. Mix up the classic with a bit of inspiration from your favorite celebrities.

Here, Kim Kardashian West, Zoë Kravitz, Rihanna, and Meghan Markle reinvent one of the easiest (and most flattering) hairstyles in the book.

1

The Superhero Slick

Cobalt blue, Street fashion, Blue, Electric blue, Clothing, Fashion, Outerwear, Shoulder, Sleeve, Street,
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As seen on Gigi Hadid.

2

The "To The Left, To The Left"

Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Beauty, Black hair, Forehead, Long hair, Human, Magazine, Premiere,
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As seen on Lizzo.

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3

The Top Knot Ponytail

Eyewear, Suit, Street fashion, White-collar worker, Fashion, Outerwear, Sunglasses, Blazer, Glasses, Formal wear,
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As seen on Jennifer Lopez.

4

The Braided Babe

Clothing, Crochet, Outerwear, Knitting, Top, Navel, Art, Crop top, Dress, Long hair,
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As seen on Jasmine Sanders.

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5

The Go Go Girl

Hair, Face, Lip, Eyebrow, Beauty, Hairstyle, Skin, Black hair, Nose, Long hair,
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As seen on Kim Kardashian West.

6

The Secret Volume

Hair, Hairstyle, Beauty, Skin, Orange, Fashion, Long hair, Lip, Eyelash, Model,
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As seen on Zendaya.

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7

The Ari with a Twist

Hair, Eyebrow, Face, Hairstyle, Forehead, Beauty, Lip, Chin, Black hair, Eyelash,
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As seen on Ariana Grande.

8

The Genie in A Bottle

Hair, Hairstyle, Beauty, Long hair, Shoulder, Back, Chignon, Blond, Brown hair, Dress,
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As seen on Blake Lively.

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9

The Soft Wave

Hair, Hairstyle, Beauty, Long hair, Black hair, Cool, Ear, Neck, Photo shoot, Fashion accessory,
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As seen on Kendall Jenner.

10

The "She Bangs"

Suit, Clothing, Formal wear, Fashion, Blazer, Outerwear, Tuxedo, Event, Little black dress, Dress,
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As seen on Bella Hadid.

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11

The Malibu Barbie

Hair, Hairstyle, Fashion, Beauty, Blond, Shoulder, Lip, Haute couture, Fashion model, Long hair,
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As seen on Kylie Jenner.

12

The Face Framer

Hair, Face, Eyebrow, Hairstyle, Forehead, Skin, Chin, Beauty, Lip, Cheek,
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As seen on Ashley Graham.

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13

The Duchess

Hair, Hairstyle, Beauty, Street fashion, Fashion, Outerwear, Neck, Long hair, Brown hair, Ear,
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As seen on Meghan Markle.

14

The Velvet Wrap

Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Beauty, Nose, Lip, Skin, Chin, Cheek,
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As seen on Rowan Blanchard.

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15

The Purple Wave

Hair, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Black hair, Long hair, Beauty, Lip, Purple, Shoulder, Fashion,
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As seen on Justine Skye.

16

The Bubble Pony

Hair, Hairstyle, Beauty, Long hair, Shoulder, Blond, Brown hair, Dress, Bangs, Layered hair,
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As seen on Olivia Wilde.

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17

The Slick Mini

Hair, Hairstyle, Chin, Black hair, Beauty, Eyebrow, Ear, Chignon, Bun, Long hair,
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As seen on Rooney Mara.

18

The My Little Pony

Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Hair coloring, Purple, Long hair, Forehead, Beauty, Turquoise,
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As seen on Katy Perry.

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19

The Mega Volume Pony

Hair, Hairstyle, Face, Black hair, Eyebrow, Beauty, Lip, Forehead, Long hair, Human,
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As seen on Nicki Minaj.

20

The Side-Flip

Hair, Blond, Hairstyle, Beauty, Shoulder, Fashion, Long hair, Brown hair, Hair coloring, Model,
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As seen on Beyoncé.

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