Now that it’s hot outside, you’ll want to pull your hair up into a ponytail if you have medium to long hair. A simple ponytail is okay if you’re lounging around the house, but what about when you’re out and about? When a simple ponytail just won’t do, why not try an alternative ponytail to jazz up your look? Here are a several creative styles to get you started.

The Partially Up Ponytail

·    Begin by separating hair into an upper and lower section.

·    Secure the upper section using a ponytail holder.

·    Tease hair slightly at the crown of the head using a rattail comb.

·    Wrap a headband around the hair and secure with bobby pins.

The Elegant Wrapped Ponytail

·    For this style, start by gathering hair into a low ponytail and secure using a ponytail holder.

·    Remove a small section of hair from the back of the ponytail and wrap that section around the ponytail holder a few times.

·    Slide your finger through one look of the ponytail holder at the bottom in the back and tuck the ends of the hair through it to secure.

The Knotted Ponytail

·    Start by gathering hair into a low ponytail and secure with a ponytail holder.

·    Next, separate the ponytail into two tails and begin twisting the tails into knots.

·    Secure each of the knots using bobby pins.

·    Pull a few strands here and there from the knots and allow them to fall into place.

The Twisted Ponytail

·    Begin by adding a small amount of styling gel through hair from roots to tips.

·    Taking small sections of hair, roll each section between the palms of your hands.

·    Continue to roll each section until you have done the entire head in this manner.

·    Gather the twisted sections carefully, into a low ponytail and secure with a wrap or ribbon to finish this style.

The Spiked Ponytail

·    If your hair is slightly shorter than medium length, you can create this unique and funky hairstyle.

·    Begin by pulling several random sections into ponytails and secure using ponytail holders.

·    Using a small amount of spiking glue or wax, rub it into each of the ponytails to create stiff spikes that stand on end.

The Covered Ponytail

·    Start by pulling hair back into a low ponytail and secure with a ponytail holder.

·    Using your choice of material, grasp the ponytail and begin wrapping the entire ponytail from root to end using the material.

·    Secure by tying the material at the ends or secure using a ponytail holder.

The Genie Ponytail

·    Gather upper section of hair into a ponytail at top of the grown and secure using a ponytail holder.

·    Spritz hair with a hairspray if needed, to keep any loose ends into place.

·    Wrap the ponytail holder with a piece of cloth and secure by tucking the ends into the ponytail holder.

The Colored Ponytail

·    Pull hair into a medium ponytail and secure using a ponytail holder.

·    Apply a bright colored temporary dye to the tip of your ponytail and let dry.

·    For a more dramatic style, apply the temporary dye to the entire ponytail.

Note: Be sure that the dye washes out after one shampoo or you may end up having to cut your hair!

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