The French do every beauty trend better -- even the ponytail. Le sigh. Catherine Deneuve was known for this effortless yet sky-high style, often adorned with a bow or headband.
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No. 11: Kerry Washington
It would be scandalous to leave Kerry Washington off our list. Both she and her "Scandal" character Olivia Pope can pull off a ponytail that's equal parts business and glamour.
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No. 10: Dakota Johnson
Bangs and ponytails go together like Anastasia and Christian, and no one seems to know that better than Dakota Johnson. The star loves a dressed up pony, and this one from the 2015 Oscars was one of her best.
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No. 9: Kate Beckinsale
Few stars can pull off a high textured ponytail quite like Beckinsale. We've spotted her in a ponytail like this one more times than we can count, and it never disappoints.
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No. 8: Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon hit the red carpet at the 2011 Oscars wearing one of the most memorable awards show ponytails ever. The look was retro, wildly glamorous and superflattering. Prom-goers and brides have been copying it ever since.
