Do you live an active lifestyle and constantly find yourself on the go? If you're like us, the easiest thing to do is to throw your hair in a ponytail and run out the door. Well, ditch your boring ponytail and try these tricks to spice up your ponytail routine! We're in love with these ponytail tricks!
Add a little bow to your beautiful hair.
You’ll never need a big bow again with this hairstyle! Creating a bow with your hair is a cute way to flare up your hair style whether it’s on your curly locks or on top of a ponytail. Find out how to create your own bow here!
How cute is this bubbly ponytail!?
We love this preppy hairstyle for an easy, on-the-go look. Simply create sections in your ponytail with multiple ponytail holders and pull them apart a little to create a bubbly look.
Tame those layers with braids pulled back into a ponytail.
If your layers get in the way of a sleek ponytail try braiding the shorter pieces back and securing them in a ponytail. Whether you’re going to the gym or lunch out on the town, those pesky shorter layers will stay in place.
You can get a bun even with short hair too!
If you love buns but have shorter hair, you can now get your own messy bun with these hair cuffs! Pull your hair up in a bun shape and secure with a cuff for a cute hairstyle.
You can get big hair with shorter hair too!
This may require a little work, but the end result is definitely worth it! Tease the top layer of your hair, pin it back and hairspray thoroughly. Pull the bottom half of your hair into a low ponytail. You may need a lot of bobby pins, but how cute is this?!
This chignon is an elegant hairstyle you’ll always want to wear.
This hairstyle is easy to recreate for a night out on the town. Twist sections of hair on each side, pull them back into a low ponytail, flip the ponytail from outside to inside and roll up to form the bun! Secure with bobby pins and you’ll have the perfect up do. Find out the full steps here.
Create texture in your simple ponytail by crimping beforehand.
Crimping isn’t just for the 90s. Crimp some strands of hair before putting your hair into a high ponytail to create some funky texture.
Add a chunky side braid to your elegant attire for a classy, yet playful look.
This chunky braid is perfect for long locks! Whether you’re pairing this hair style with an elegant white top like Blake Lively or just throwing it together for a day full of errands, this chunky braid is SO cute! Find out how to create your own chunky braid here.
Add a double knot to your ponytail to spice things up!
If you’re tired of your boring ponytail, you should try this double knot version! It’s perfect for a laid-back beachy vibe. Find the full steps here!
Fake thicker hair by filling in your part with eyeshadow!
If your hair is thinner than you’d like it to be, you should try this trick to create a fuller look. Choose a color of eyeshadow that matches your hair and fill in your part. The added color will make it look like you have thicker hair.
Add a pretty flower braid to your curly locks.
A cute flower braid will add that extra girly look to your curly locks. Whether you choose to rock it with a simple sweater or an elegant black dress, this hairstyle is a must-try. Find the steps here.
Maintain short fly-aways by braiding them!
The one bad thing about short hair is getting it to all fit nicely in a cute up do. No matter how hard you try, chunks of hair always seem to fall out. Solve this problem by creating two braids underneath to hold those short hairs up before putting your hair into a ponytail!
Tame those pesky fly-aways with a tooth brush!
Do you have fly-aways that never seem to stay down no matter how hard you try? You’ll love this trick then! Simply spray a little hairspray on a toothbrush and put those fly-aways in their place for good!
If you’re too lazy to go to the salon, you can cut layers yourself!
If you dare to cut your hair on your own, try this simple way of creating your own layers. If you can master this cutting technique, you’ll never have to go to the salon again. If you want try this, find the steps here.
Create a fuller look with one clip.
If you hate how your ponytail tends to lay flat, you need to try this simple trick. Place a butterfly clip in the middle of your ponytail and fold the top part of the hair over the clip. Style and hairspray your ponytail to keep the clip hidden!
For that messy hair look, texturize your ponytail.
Add a little dry shampoo to your hair, put into a ponytail and tease it to create a full, textured ponytail you’ll love. How cute and simple is this hairstyle?!
This inverted side ponytail is very elegant. Love!
Sometimes doing your hair seems like a daunting task. This inverted side ponytail is a classy way to wear a ponytail to that fancy dinner you’re going to. Although it’s simple, you’ll look super classy with this hairstyle! Create your own with these steps!
Add more height to your thicker hair by using your bangs to create a poof!
There’s no need to tease your thick hair to create more height. Simply use what you’ve already got. Separate you bangs from the rest of your ponytail before pulling it back. Poof the bangs up to create height and pin into place. How stunning!
Wrap your ponytail for a simple and cute look.
Hide your ponytail holder by wrapping a strand of hair around it! Wrapping your ponytail is so easy, you’ll be doing it all the time. Check out this tutorial here.
A full braid and side bangs create a girly look you’ll love!
How cute is this simple braid?! Braid your hair to the side like you normally would. Once braided, gently pull apart the braid to make it look fuller. Sweep your bangs to the side to pull the whole look together.
This tied up hair do is perfect for any occasion!
We love this look for a night out on the town! Simply spray and tease hair, fold a section over the other and wrap to create a thick bun look. Pin and spray to keep in place! This may take some tries, but once you get the hang of it, there’s no looking back. Love!