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.
The Side Braid Pony
Make it a braid day even when you’re wearing a ponytail by subbing your hair tie with a braid wrap.
Via: Freckled Fox
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.
Via: Hey Wanderer
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.
Via: Blogspot
A Longer, Fuller Ponytail
Four quick steps pump up an average ponytail into a fuller, longer-looking version.
Via: Makeup.com
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.
Via: Hairstyle How To
The Low Knot
Even if you have medium length hair, this can still be easily done.
Via: Jada Beauty
Braided Ponytail
In just five easy steps, you can add a pretty twist on the basic ponytail style.
Via: Hair Romance
The Tidy Hair Bow
A couple twists, a couple bobby pins, and you’re done.
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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!
Via: Missy Sue
Use What You Have
Incorporate a headscarf as the third chuck of hair to add color to your basic braid.
Via: How Does She
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.
Via: TopInspired
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.
Via: Bobby Glam
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.
Via: A Beautiful Mess
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!
Via: Missy Sue
See? Simple ways to pony up...and up your ponytail game.
