I've never been much of a ponytail girl. I'd normally reserve them for bad-hair days or working out at the gym. But lately I've been noticing more and more celebs bringing back the retro style. And I'm not talking about the boring, plain-Jane ponies we all grew up wearing. These ponytails are sleek, sexy and perfect for a day at the office or a night out on the town. I've never seen so much ponytail praise in my life but you know what? I'm all about it!
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The ponytail is making a strong comeback this season and it's the perfect fit for sexy, sophisticated women. That's right, girl, these aren't the same ponies you wore back in the day. Those were fun and all but these add a new level of chic style that works everywhere from the office to after hours and after AFTER hours. Know what I mean? So before you find yourself opting for another top knot, check out these 10 celebrity-inspired ponytail trends you should be flaunting this fall!
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Jessica Alba
To create a chic, textured look like Jessica Alba's, pull hair into a high pony securing with an elastic. Then take a one inch section of hair and wrap it around the base, holding with bobby pins. Wrap sections of hair from the ponytail around a thin curling wand and gently run your fingers through to loosen and soften the look. How cute is this?
Camilla Belle
Camilla proves that a sleek ponytail doesn't necessarily have to fall flat. Brush hair through using a flat brush and then pull hair back mid-length. Try not to pull too tight. You want to make sure that the roots are slightly elevated, creating a look that's relaxed and effortless.
Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo loves herself a good ponytail. For a look similar to hers, pull hair back at eye level. Use a round brush to smooth the hairs in the front. Then apply a pea size amount of serum to keep it smooth and sleek. Wrap thick sections from the ponytail around a 1 1/2 inch curling iron to create soft, lose waves.
Eva Mendes
Eva's low, loose ponytail is timeless. I even love how it covers her ears. To add volume, try teasing sections of hair at the crown. Create curls at the pony for more added texture.
Beyonce
Beyonce's side-swept ponytail compliments her face's shape and features. It also adds a touch of old Hollywood glamour. You want to make sure there's volume at the crown and also at the pony. A flat look could come off harsh and unflattering.
Eva Longoria
I'm obsessed with Eva's laid-back textured look. It's red carpet-ready without trying too hard. Try wrapping a few sections of hair around a curling wand before bulling them back. Then tease the roots slightly using a teasing brush.
Selena Gomez
Selena's glam-bouffant pony could take any day look into night. The trick is to tease, tease, tease!
Kim Kardashian
I love Kim's retro-esque ponytail and it's surprisingly easy to recreate. Start off by blow drying hair straight using large brush. Then curl ends using a curling iron. Part hair in the middle, brushing the top of the hair back. Tease hair at the crown to lift and add volume. Now gather hair into a mid-length ponytail, securing with a clear elastic.
Joan Smalls
There's a reason why Joan has rocked this curly, low ponytail so many times. Ponytails with extreme texture always look chic. Part hair straight down the middle. Using a serum to smooth roots and boost shine. Then curl and tease ends. The bigger the pony the better!
Zoe Saldana
How gorgeous is Zoe's undone ponytail? Start off by applying a styling mousse to towel-dried hair to create a natural, wavy texture. Once hair is dry, run fingers through waves and tease the roots. Then pull hair from each side of the head, overlap sections, then pin.
