How To Do A High Ponytail + High Ponytail Hairstyles Ideas
Ponytails are definitely not a new hairstyle concept. We’re all well versed in the idea of throwing your hair up in a ponytail when you want or need your hair out of your face. While the easy breezy ponytail, when you’re heading to the gym, is a classic we wanted to share some hair inspiration. Dramatic ponytails have become a big trend and we want to keep you on the cutting edge with over 30 high ponytail hairstyles to give a try this year. Scroll through for some major high ponytail inspo!
1Sleekly Accessorized
2Casually Wrapped
For the ladies who want to keep their ponytail a little more on the casual side, this is for you. Rocking a messy/beach wave ponytail hairstyles is one of those go-to looks every woman leans on. A great way to elevate this ponytail is by tying a bandana. Simple but look at how it transforms the aesthetic!
3Scarf Style
4High Ponytail with Weave
5Center Dutch Braid
How stunning is this high ponytail hairstyle?! Styling a loose dutch French braid down the center, on top of the hair, and working that into the high ponytail. Add to the undone aesthetic of the braid by leaving some pieces out around the face and adding a texturizing product to your hair to get that beachy feel.
6Under Unexpected
This high ponytail hairstyle is a major standout, if you ask us. Aside from the incredible hot pink color, the hairstyle itself is pretty epic. You’ve seen braided ponytails, but this is a whole different take on that style. Styling braids UNDER the ponytail, and styling two braids adds so much drama to a simple ponytail.
7Beautiful Bow High Curly Ponytail
Looking for a pretty, sophisticated ponytail hairstyle? We have you covered with this gorgeous style. Start by adding big curls to your hair. Pull your hair back into a sleek ponytail, leaving a couple of simple strands out near the ears. Complete the hairstyle with a simple bow tied around the hair tie – such a pretty touch.
8Chic Chains
9Rows of Braids
10Bubbled Up High Ponytail Braid
11Glam Clipped High Curly Ponytail
12Edgy Side Braids
13Doubled Up
14Braided with Edge
15Voluminous Vibrancy
The great thing about ponytail hairstyles is you can really keep them simple and achieve a gorgeous style. For this look, it’s really about the way the hair is pulled back into the ponytail that makes this look so pretty. Adding volume at the crown of the hair and leaving face framing pieces with a center part is what elevates this style.
16Sleek Embellishment
17Face Framing Fashion
We’re sure you aren’t a stranger to the concept of leaving a couple of face framing pieces out from an updo hairstyle. It’s an easy way to add a little more of a finished look to hair. And, of course, to frame your face! Here we really love that they added a distinct center part with the pieces for even more dimension to the hair.
18Glam Simplicity
Glam hair doesn’t have to mean complicated hairstyles. This is a great example of that. What makes this ponytail glam is the high placement paired with sleek waves and the wrapped base. Many of the ponytails we’ve shown you have wrapped hair around the hair tie but we love the exaggerated take on this here for added glam.
19Pinned Line
There’s no denying the fact that hair pins have become one of the biggest hair trends of the year. Add just a touch of glam and fun to a party ponytail by adding a couple of pins to one side of the ponytail. The placement here doesn’t make the pins the focal point of the style, but more of a peek a boo effect.
20JLo Braided High Ponytail Braid
21Sporty Spice
Whether you want a hairstyle to go with a super casual outfit or if you’re heading to the gym and want to add a little more style to your hair – this is a great way to cover your bases! Popping a hat on is always a go-to for the days when you haven’t washed your hair or when you don’t want to fuss too much with your hair. We love the little braid mixed into the ponytail here for a little touch of fun.
22Messy Ponytail
23Curled with Pearls
24Perky Pony
25Scarf Style Braid
Braid, ponytail AND a scarf?! Yes! We didn’t know we’d love all three of these elements combined but when they look as great as this hairstyle does, we’re in love. If you want to get this exaggerated braid size, use clip in extensions for more volume. Make sure to coordinate your scarf to the rest of your outfit!
26Scrunched Style
27Tightly Braided
Braids are a great way to elevate almost any hairstyle. So often we see braids styled with a more exaggerated look, or where they’re the focal point of the hair. That’s why we actually really enjoy the subtly of this tightly styled braid on the side. It’s not the focal point at all, and is just a small unexpected detail.
28Modern Twist
29Slicked Back
Slick your ponytail back WITH curls. You’ve probably seen a lot of slicked back ponytails with hair that’s pin straight. That’s a gorgeous look, but for the ladies who like a little added texture in their hair add polished curls to the ponytail hair. Just make sure the curls aren’t too beachy to get this slicked back aesthetic.
30Bouncy Stars
We’ve shown you quite a few ways to add accessories to your high ponytail hairstyles. Using pins, scarves, etc. the options are limitless. Here, they went another route with small star clips. The fun thing about this particular accessory is how they can be added throughout the hairstyle for added glam.