Hair Care

Sexy Side Ponytails

See how these stars turned a childhood favorite into a flirty, date-night-worthy celebrity hairstyle

by Anna Jimenez

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If you're like us, your hair spends most of its time in a ponytail. We know, we know, you just can't help it. But instead of telling you to totally break out of this rut (OK, OK, we will suggest you do this on occasion, just not today), we thought we'd help you graduate this hairstyle staple to the next logical look: the side pony. It's amazing how shifting your pony three or four measly inches to the left or right can totally up the fun and sexy factor of this classic updo. This is likely why celebrities are bringing back this whimsical 'do in a big way -- it's a great way to put a flirtatious spin on an old classic.

And ... it's so easy and versatile. You can create a more romantic ponytail by adding flowing waves or keep it sleek and sexy with slicked-back straight strands. Celebrities like Lauren Conrad, Molly Sims and more have been experimenting with various takes on this hairstyle at red carpet events and casual affairs -- see their looks here.

While you peruse these photos and get inspired to secure your pony off-kilter, you'll also learn key tricks on how you can copy these celebrity hairstyles to a tee for your big date night out or casual Sunday shopping excursion.

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not my thing

by brianna121791 Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:15AM Report as inappropriate

I love side ponytails!

by NillaButterfly Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 03:41PM Report as inappropriate

I like Lauren Conrad's sleek side ponytail.

by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 06:36PM Report as inappropriate

@lindsey_m Side ponies suit everyone and all ages!!! I LOVE side ponytails too!!! I wear them practically everyday and I'm soooo happy to find these different types I could try ;)

by featherawesome Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 12:48AM Report as inappropriate

I love, love, love side ponytails & wear them quite often. Just out of curiosity is there an age limit on my beloved side pony??

by lindsey_m Monday, January 16, 2012 at 11:01PM Report as inappropriate

I had never done anything but a boring side pony, I'm glad to have some ways to glam it up!

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 09:40PM Report as inappropriate

I love the side pony tail!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 12:32AM Report as inappropriate

The side pony is cute, but it seems like it looks best with curly hair, or curled hair. Time to bust out the curling iron!

by LipglossandSpandex Monday, April 11, 2011 at 08:37PM Report as inappropriate

cute styles :)

by judyangel101 Friday, February 25, 2011 at 01:46PM Report as inappropriate

Cute styles, I want to try a few!

by littlebeauty408 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 09:08AM Report as inappropriate