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7 Ways to Wear a High Ponytail

Implementing these au courant ponytail techniques will have you red carpet-ready in no time
The best high ponytail hairstyles are those that have been placed perfectly for a flawless profile. The finishing twists and touches might just be the new look that you need to put your own trademark on it. Learn here how the celebrities master the time-honored look for the red carpet.


High ponytail hairstyles: high placement on the side means instant sexiness, especially if you're Beyonce
Side Ponytail
Beyonce executes perfection with high placement on the side while giving the length some sexy curls. To put your own trademark on this curly ponytail, braid a small bit of the tail and wrap it around the elastic band. This curly pony of sexiness will soon be "irreplaceable!"

High ponytail hairstyles: if you have long hair like Ariana Grande, a sleek ponytail is a show stopper
Straight-as-Silk Ponytail
When you have gorgeous length, you deserve to show it off. Pull that pony up high like Ariana Grande. Perfect the sleek ponytail by straightening every strand for a provocative and silken finish.

High ponytail hairstyles: Blake Lively's is playful, feminine and red carpet worthy
Tri-Pouf Pony
If you don't know how to do a ponytail, you'll get a lot of practice with this 'do. To pull off the three-part pony, tie your hair up high. Wrap a sliver of hair around the elastic band to create a seamless look. Create three ponytails down the length of your hair. Gently pull out hair from each ponytail to create the pouf effect. The final step is to tease the tail for that iconic, sexy, bed hair.

High ponytail hairstyles: Kerry Washington looking amazing with bangs and a messy tail
Messy Pony With Bangs
Super easy to create, this high ponytail should be a default 'do for busy days. To pull it off with little effort, don't be afraid to roughly tease your hair with hairspray. Throw it up high and leave your bangs au naturel.

High ponytail hairstyles: Chrissy Tiegen's effortless, yet party friendly half up-half down style
The Voluminous Ponytail
All the high ponytail hairstyles are yours for the taking if you have more than your fair share of volume. Part your bangs in the center and keep them wavy to complete the look. Part the top half of your hair, and tie it off high and tight. Ensure that your remaining hair falls seamlessly with the tail so it almost looks like one perfect, wavy coif.

High ponytail hairstyles can be spiced up: Petra Nemcova shows off some side braids
Two-Side Braided Ponytail
If you've got time on your hands, then you'll probably be able to execute many high ponytail hairstyles with perfection. For this wild yet conservative ponytail, simply plait two braids on each side of your head. Pull them up high, and tie it off to create the tail. Voila!

High ponytail hairstyles: fierce or romantic, a fully braided ponytail takes on a different role depending on your outfit, as shown by Perrie Edwards
The Classic Ponytail Braid
A beautiful English braid is one of the quintessential high ponytail hairstyles. Use hairspray to keep the strands from falling out. With masses of hair, you can definitely pull off this sexy yet conservative look for any occasion. Don't forget to wrap a thick amount of hair around the elastic band to conceal it.

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