16 Ways To Spruce Up Your Boring Old Ponytail Photos

Ponytails are easy, but they can get kind of boring. However, with a little extra effort, our ponytails can be super cute and chic hair styles! I got some great tips from a couple of stylists: Kattia Solano of the Butterfly Studio Salon in NYC and celeb stylist Jonathan Hanousek, who shared a how-to from a style he created for Brooke Burke. I also scoured YouTube for the best tutorials and added in a few ideas of my own (the last one is my favorite!)…

Image via Kayley Melissa/YouTube and ©iStock.com/kokouu

Beginning with a smooth, shiny blow out, bring hair into a tight pony tail while smoothing out bumps with a boar bristle brush a sleek look.
Divide the pony into three sections. Tease each section to create a messy texture, leaving the ends smooth and apply a medium hold hair spray like the Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer. ($38 at shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com)
Create a loose braid from the base of the pony to about 3/4 of the way to the ends and secure with a clear elastic band. Take a 1/2-inch section from the loose ends and create a small tight braid. Wrap the small braid around the base of the larger braid and secure the ends under the elastic band.
Open the braid and create that messy look by loosely pulling out strands of hair. Add a pump of Shu Uemura’s Essence Absolue Oil into your hands and apply to the front and sides of hair for perfect shine. ($17.44 at Fruugo.us) Looks doable, right?! I love it! Instructions:
First, layer Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray ($9 at Bloomingdales) and White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray ($21 at whitesandsproducts.com) on damp hair.
From the outside corners of the eyes, make two clean parts back to the crown and pin the section out of the way. Then, blow dry the rest of the hair with a medium round brush to create a smooth finish.
Take the sides of the hair and gather into a ponytail in the back. Fasten with a small rubber band. Clean up fly always using a fine tooth tail comb and White Sands Infinity Hairspray. ($17.09 at sleekhair.com)
Using a small round brush blow dry the top of the hair concentrating on lifting the roots for volume. Spray a few pumps of Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine Spray ($13.99 at haircarechoices.com) all over to smooth and add shine.
With your fingers and the blow dryer, push the hair up and towards the center to create your pomp. Use a few pumps of the White Sands Infinity Hairspray to hold the shape.
Place crisscross bobby pins down the center of the pomp and roll one side over to conceal, fastening with invisible hairpins. Think loose French twist and look in the mirror and adust the shape that’s best for your face. It’s best if it is not too symmetrical, it will look more interesting.
Let the rest of the hair cover the first ponytail. Fasten with a couple pins. Then, gather all the remaining hair and create a single braid.
Twist the braid up, tuck in the ends and fasten with bobby and invisible hair pins. Lock everything in with White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Hairspray. ($19.99 at Rakuten.com)

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title: “16 Ways To Spruce Up Your Boring Old Ponytail Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-22” author: “Michael Pale”

Image via Kayley Melissa/YouTube and ©iStock.com/kokouu

Beginning with a smooth, shiny blow out, bring hair into a tight pony tail while smoothing out bumps with a boar bristle brush a sleek look.
Divide the pony into three sections. Tease each section to create a messy texture, leaving the ends smooth and apply a medium hold hair spray like the Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer. ($38 at shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com)
Create a loose braid from the base of the pony to about 3/4 of the way to the ends and secure with a clear elastic band. Take a 1/2-inch section from the loose ends and create a small tight braid. Wrap the small braid around the base of the larger braid and secure the ends under the elastic band.
Open the braid and create that messy look by loosely pulling out strands of hair. Add a pump of Shu Uemura’s Essence Absolue Oil into your hands and apply to the front and sides of hair for perfect shine. ($17.44 at Fruugo.us) Looks doable, right?! I love it! Instructions:
First, layer Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray ($9 at Bloomingdales) and White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray ($21 at whitesandsproducts.com) on damp hair.
From the outside corners of the eyes, make two clean parts back to the crown and pin the section out of the way. Then, blow dry the rest of the hair with a medium round brush to create a smooth finish.
Take the sides of the hair and gather into a ponytail in the back. Fasten with a small rubber band. Clean up fly always using a fine tooth tail comb and White Sands Infinity Hairspray. ($17.09 at sleekhair.com)
Using a small round brush blow dry the top of the hair concentrating on lifting the roots for volume. Spray a few pumps of Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine Spray ($13.99 at haircarechoices.com) all over to smooth and add shine.
With your fingers and the blow dryer, push the hair up and towards the center to create your pomp. Use a few pumps of the White Sands Infinity Hairspray to hold the shape.
Place crisscross bobby pins down the center of the pomp and roll one side over to conceal, fastening with invisible hairpins. Think loose French twist and look in the mirror and adust the shape that’s best for your face. It’s best if it is not too symmetrical, it will look more interesting.
Let the rest of the hair cover the first ponytail. Fasten with a couple pins. Then, gather all the remaining hair and create a single braid.
Twist the braid up, tuck in the ends and fasten with bobby and invisible hair pins. Lock everything in with White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Hairspray. ($19.99 at Rakuten.com)

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title: “16 Ways To Spruce Up Your Boring Old Ponytail Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-21” author: “Anglea Medrano”

Image via Kayley Melissa/YouTube and ©iStock.com/kokouu

Beginning with a smooth, shiny blow out, bring hair into a tight pony tail while smoothing out bumps with a boar bristle brush a sleek look.
Divide the pony into three sections. Tease each section to create a messy texture, leaving the ends smooth and apply a medium hold hair spray like the Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer. ($38 at shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com)
Create a loose braid from the base of the pony to about 3/4 of the way to the ends and secure with a clear elastic band. Take a 1/2-inch section from the loose ends and create a small tight braid. Wrap the small braid around the base of the larger braid and secure the ends under the elastic band.
Open the braid and create that messy look by loosely pulling out strands of hair. Add a pump of Shu Uemura’s Essence Absolue Oil into your hands and apply to the front and sides of hair for perfect shine. ($17.44 at Fruugo.us) Looks doable, right?! I love it! Instructions:
First, layer Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray ($9 at Bloomingdales) and White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray ($21 at whitesandsproducts.com) on damp hair.
From the outside corners of the eyes, make two clean parts back to the crown and pin the section out of the way. Then, blow dry the rest of the hair with a medium round brush to create a smooth finish.
Take the sides of the hair and gather into a ponytail in the back. Fasten with a small rubber band. Clean up fly always using a fine tooth tail comb and White Sands Infinity Hairspray. ($17.09 at sleekhair.com)
Using a small round brush blow dry the top of the hair concentrating on lifting the roots for volume. Spray a few pumps of Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine Spray ($13.99 at haircarechoices.com) all over to smooth and add shine.
With your fingers and the blow dryer, push the hair up and towards the center to create your pomp. Use a few pumps of the White Sands Infinity Hairspray to hold the shape.
Place crisscross bobby pins down the center of the pomp and roll one side over to conceal, fastening with invisible hairpins. Think loose French twist and look in the mirror and adust the shape that’s best for your face. It’s best if it is not too symmetrical, it will look more interesting.
Let the rest of the hair cover the first ponytail. Fasten with a couple pins. Then, gather all the remaining hair and create a single braid.
Twist the braid up, tuck in the ends and fasten with bobby and invisible hair pins. Lock everything in with White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Hairspray. ($19.99 at Rakuten.com)

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title: “16 Ways To Spruce Up Your Boring Old Ponytail Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-14” author: “Theodore Alvarado”

Image via Kayley Melissa/YouTube and ©iStock.com/kokouu

Beginning with a smooth, shiny blow out, bring hair into a tight pony tail while smoothing out bumps with a boar bristle brush a sleek look.
Divide the pony into three sections. Tease each section to create a messy texture, leaving the ends smooth and apply a medium hold hair spray like the Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer. ($38 at shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com)
Create a loose braid from the base of the pony to about 3/4 of the way to the ends and secure with a clear elastic band. Take a 1/2-inch section from the loose ends and create a small tight braid. Wrap the small braid around the base of the larger braid and secure the ends under the elastic band.
Open the braid and create that messy look by loosely pulling out strands of hair. Add a pump of Shu Uemura’s Essence Absolue Oil into your hands and apply to the front and sides of hair for perfect shine. ($17.44 at Fruugo.us) Looks doable, right?! I love it! Instructions:
First, layer Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray ($9 at Bloomingdales) and White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray ($21 at whitesandsproducts.com) on damp hair.
From the outside corners of the eyes, make two clean parts back to the crown and pin the section out of the way. Then, blow dry the rest of the hair with a medium round brush to create a smooth finish.
Take the sides of the hair and gather into a ponytail in the back. Fasten with a small rubber band. Clean up fly always using a fine tooth tail comb and White Sands Infinity Hairspray. ($17.09 at sleekhair.com)
Using a small round brush blow dry the top of the hair concentrating on lifting the roots for volume. Spray a few pumps of Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine Spray ($13.99 at haircarechoices.com) all over to smooth and add shine.
With your fingers and the blow dryer, push the hair up and towards the center to create your pomp. Use a few pumps of the White Sands Infinity Hairspray to hold the shape.
Place crisscross bobby pins down the center of the pomp and roll one side over to conceal, fastening with invisible hairpins. Think loose French twist and look in the mirror and adust the shape that’s best for your face. It’s best if it is not too symmetrical, it will look more interesting.
Let the rest of the hair cover the first ponytail. Fasten with a couple pins. Then, gather all the remaining hair and create a single braid.
Twist the braid up, tuck in the ends and fasten with bobby and invisible hair pins. Lock everything in with White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Hairspray. ($19.99 at Rakuten.com)

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title: “16 Ways To Spruce Up Your Boring Old Ponytail Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-23” author: “Helen Larzazs”

Image via Kayley Melissa/YouTube and ©iStock.com/kokouu

Beginning with a smooth, shiny blow out, bring hair into a tight pony tail while smoothing out bumps with a boar bristle brush a sleek look.
Divide the pony into three sections. Tease each section to create a messy texture, leaving the ends smooth and apply a medium hold hair spray like the Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer. ($38 at shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com)
Create a loose braid from the base of the pony to about 3/4 of the way to the ends and secure with a clear elastic band. Take a 1/2-inch section from the loose ends and create a small tight braid. Wrap the small braid around the base of the larger braid and secure the ends under the elastic band.
Open the braid and create that messy look by loosely pulling out strands of hair. Add a pump of Shu Uemura’s Essence Absolue Oil into your hands and apply to the front and sides of hair for perfect shine. ($17.44 at Fruugo.us) Looks doable, right?! I love it! Instructions:
First, layer Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray ($9 at Bloomingdales) and White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray ($21 at whitesandsproducts.com) on damp hair.
From the outside corners of the eyes, make two clean parts back to the crown and pin the section out of the way. Then, blow dry the rest of the hair with a medium round brush to create a smooth finish.
Take the sides of the hair and gather into a ponytail in the back. Fasten with a small rubber band. Clean up fly always using a fine tooth tail comb and White Sands Infinity Hairspray. ($17.09 at sleekhair.com)
Using a small round brush blow dry the top of the hair concentrating on lifting the roots for volume. Spray a few pumps of Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine Spray ($13.99 at haircarechoices.com) all over to smooth and add shine.
With your fingers and the blow dryer, push the hair up and towards the center to create your pomp. Use a few pumps of the White Sands Infinity Hairspray to hold the shape.
Place crisscross bobby pins down the center of the pomp and roll one side over to conceal, fastening with invisible hairpins. Think loose French twist and look in the mirror and adust the shape that’s best for your face. It’s best if it is not too symmetrical, it will look more interesting.
Let the rest of the hair cover the first ponytail. Fasten with a couple pins. Then, gather all the remaining hair and create a single braid.
Twist the braid up, tuck in the ends and fasten with bobby and invisible hair pins. Lock everything in with White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Hairspray. ($19.99 at Rakuten.com)

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title: “16 Ways To Spruce Up Your Boring Old Ponytail Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Justin Scoggins”

Beginning with a smooth, shiny blow out, bring hair into a tight pony tail while smoothing out bumps with a boar bristle brush a sleek look.
Divide the pony into three sections. Tease each section to create a messy texture, leaving the ends smooth and apply a medium hold hair spray like the Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer. ($38 at shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com)
Create a loose braid from the base of the pony to about 3/4 of the way to the ends and secure with a clear elastic band. Take a 1/2-inch section from the loose ends and create a small tight braid. Wrap the small braid around the base of the larger braid and secure the ends under the elastic band.
Open the braid and create that messy look by loosely pulling out strands of hair. Add a pump of Shu Uemura’s Essence Absolue Oil into your hands and apply to the front and sides of hair for perfect shine. ($17.44 at Fruugo.us) Looks doable, right?! I love it! Instructions:
First, layer Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray ($9 at Bloomingdales) and White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray ($21 at whitesandsproducts.com) on damp hair.
From the outside corners of the eyes, make two clean parts back to the crown and pin the section out of the way. Then, blow dry the rest of the hair with a medium round brush to create a smooth finish.
Take the sides of the hair and gather into a ponytail in the back. Fasten with a small rubber band. Clean up fly always using a fine tooth tail comb and White Sands Infinity Hairspray. ($17.09 at sleekhair.com)
Using a small round brush blow dry the top of the hair concentrating on lifting the roots for volume. Spray a few pumps of Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine Spray ($13.99 at haircarechoices.com) all over to smooth and add shine.
With your fingers and the blow dryer, push the hair up and towards the center to create your pomp. Use a few pumps of the White Sands Infinity Hairspray to hold the shape.
Place crisscross bobby pins down the center of the pomp and roll one side over to conceal, fastening with invisible hairpins. Think loose French twist and look in the mirror and adust the shape that’s best for your face. It’s best if it is not too symmetrical, it will look more interesting.
Let the rest of the hair cover the first ponytail. Fasten with a couple pins. Then, gather all the remaining hair and create a single braid.
Twist the braid up, tuck in the ends and fasten with bobby and invisible hair pins. Lock everything in with White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Hairspray. ($19.99 at Rakuten.com)

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title: “16 Ways To Spruce Up Your Boring Old Ponytail Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-06” author: “Keisha Rose”

Beginning with a smooth, shiny blow out, bring hair into a tight pony tail while smoothing out bumps with a boar bristle brush a sleek look.
Divide the pony into three sections. Tease each section to create a messy texture, leaving the ends smooth and apply a medium hold hair spray like the Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer. ($38 at shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com)
Create a loose braid from the base of the pony to about 3/4 of the way to the ends and secure with a clear elastic band. Take a 1/2-inch section from the loose ends and create a small tight braid. Wrap the small braid around the base of the larger braid and secure the ends under the elastic band.
Open the braid and create that messy look by loosely pulling out strands of hair. Add a pump of Shu Uemura’s Essence Absolue Oil into your hands and apply to the front and sides of hair for perfect shine. ($17.44 at Fruugo.us) Looks doable, right?! I love it! Instructions:
First, layer Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray ($9 at Bloomingdales) and White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray ($21 at whitesandsproducts.com) on damp hair.
From the outside corners of the eyes, make two clean parts back to the crown and pin the section out of the way. Then, blow dry the rest of the hair with a medium round brush to create a smooth finish.
Take the sides of the hair and gather into a ponytail in the back. Fasten with a small rubber band. Clean up fly always using a fine tooth tail comb and White Sands Infinity Hairspray. ($17.09 at sleekhair.com)
Using a small round brush blow dry the top of the hair concentrating on lifting the roots for volume. Spray a few pumps of Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine Spray ($13.99 at haircarechoices.com) all over to smooth and add shine.
With your fingers and the blow dryer, push the hair up and towards the center to create your pomp. Use a few pumps of the White Sands Infinity Hairspray to hold the shape.
Place crisscross bobby pins down the center of the pomp and roll one side over to conceal, fastening with invisible hairpins. Think loose French twist and look in the mirror and adust the shape that’s best for your face. It’s best if it is not too symmetrical, it will look more interesting.
Let the rest of the hair cover the first ponytail. Fasten with a couple pins. Then, gather all the remaining hair and create a single braid.
Twist the braid up, tuck in the ends and fasten with bobby and invisible hair pins. Lock everything in with White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Hairspray. ($19.99 at Rakuten.com)

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