Blunt-cut bangs like Knightley's pair perfectly with a side pony. This cute (but not super sexy) style is perfect for the office or a casual date. To keep bangs looking fresh (not oily), try spritzing the roots with a dry shampoo like Klorane ECO Gentle Dry Shampoo, $7.50.
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Carmen Electra
Electra's side 'do looks chic thanks to her sleek middle part. This is the perfect style to try if you haven't had time to wash your hair -- it will help you look polished and ready for anything -- within in minutes. Simply glide a frizz-fighting styling cream or wax (try Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Cream, $6.49) over dry hair, create a middle part and secure hair into a tight, low, slightly off-center ponytail. Add a touch of wave by curling the tail with a large-barrel curling iron.
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Tyra Banks
Banks' voluminous side pony is super sultry and a perfect way to dress up any ensemble. To create this look, divide hair in half from ear to ear, and clip the bottom half out of the way. Spritz the roots of the top half with volumizing spray like Sauve Professional Volumizing Root Lifter, $2.99. Then tease the under section of the top half and smooth the outer, un-teased section over the teased area. Release the bottom half and combine the two sections (leaving a few face-framing pieces free) and secure into a low side pony. Lock in the style with a strong-hold hairspray (try Tigi Hard Head Hard Hold Hairspray, $11.50.
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Brittany Snow
Snow's low, long ponytail looks sophisticated and sexy. Despite the way it appears, this is actually a doable style for short-haired chicks -- with a little help from a clip-in ponytail extension. Simply secure hair (leaving a few face-framing pieces free) into a side pony at the back of your head and clip on the ponytail. To hide the base of the extension, wrap a piece of the pony around the base and secure with a bobby pin.
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Molly Sims
Sims' style combines two hip looks (the side pony and the face-framing braid) in one. To get this look, create a deep side part and start French braiding the front 2 inches of your hair until you near your ear. Secure the braid with a clear elastic and bobby pin it into place behind your ear. Finish by sweeping the rest of your hair into a low side pony. Need more help with the braid? Watch this step-by-step video.
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.
