The Side Braid Pony
Mornings can be a hectic time. Heck, so can afternoons and evenings. If you have longer hair, it’s often tempting to just throw it back in a ponytail and call it good.
But why go that route when you can spend five quick minutes and up your game a little bit with a simple style anyone can pull off?
Exactly. Now you have no excuse.
Make it a braid day even when you’re wearing a ponytail by subbing your hair tie with a braid wrap.
The Knotted Ponytail
It's as simple as tying your pony into a basic knot and securing it with an elastic.
The Knot-So-Braided Bun
A ponytail, a braid, an elastic, and some bobby pins are all that you need for this one.
Twisted Ponytail
You start with your basic ponytail but then divide it into two sections, twist one section, and wrap around the other section to create this casual twisted ponytail.
A Longer, Fuller Ponytail
Four quick steps pump up an average ponytail into a fuller, longer-looking version.
The Brisk Braid Wrap
It looks complicated, but looks can be deceiving--and entirely elegant in only a few minutes.
Triple Twist Ponytail
Soft and romantic, it's perfect for an evening out or even works nicely on a windy autumn day to keep your hair out of your face. All you need is a few hair elastics and medium to long hair.
The Asymmetrical Chignon
The side-swoop bun can be as polished or imperfect as you want it to be, just gather a rat tail comb, teasing brush, hair elastic, and bobby pins.
Tuck and Cover
Spend less than two minutes and put that boring elastic headband to good use.
The Mermaid Tail Braid
An easy fun way to wear something other than a plain ol’ braid.
The Low Knot
Even if you have medium length hair, this can still be easily done.
Single Twist
Take a section of hair from the left, pull it to the right, pin it. Then take a piece from the right and cross it over to the left. Tuck the hair under the piece of hair from the left, pin it and you’re good to go.
Braided Ponytail
In just five easy steps, you can add a pretty twist on the basic ponytail style.
The Tidy Hair Bow
A couple twists, a couple bobby pins, and you’re done.
The Cascade Braid
Begin with a skinny French braid, take a skinny section of hair from the heavy side of the part and add it into the braid, repeat with a couple more strands, and you’re done!
Use What You Have
Incorporate a headscarf as the third chuck of hair to add color to your basic braid.
French Braided Ponytail
Start with a ponytail. Save a small side of your hair for a braid that will go just around that ponytail. You’re done.
The Sailor’s Knot Braid
Divide hair into four sections and number them 1–4 from the left. Ready? 1 goes over 2, 3 goes over 4, 4 over 1 and repeat.
Twisted Side Pony
As the full tutorial shows, it's as easy as six quick steps to add a simple and simply elegant twist to a basic side ponytail.
Ponytail Braid
Start with a ponytail, and create a small braid to leave out of the bigger braid you will create. Wrap the small braid around the top elastic and secure it with a pin before braiding the rest of the ponytail. Voila!
See? Simple ways to pony up...and up your ponytail game.
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