One part ponytail, one part braid, this low-maintenance look is easy on the drama, but still updates the ho-hum traditional ponytail. To nail your placement, match the start of your ponytail to your ear line.
Wedding season is in full-throttle, and chances are you're going to need a hairstyle that does triple duty. With its knots and subtle braids around the base, Emma Robert's sultry low ponytail keeps frizz and sweat at bay, while still looking discreetly elegant.
The hair and braid queen herself, Amber Fillerup Clark, demonstrates how versatile a few rows of loose French braids can look when paired with your everyday ponytail. To mimic the look, create three french braids (one on each side of your scalp and one down the center) before tying it all together in back.
Do like hair goddess, Kristen Ess (who regularly works with Hollywood it-girls, like Lucy Hale and Lauren Conrad), and complement a low, voluminous ponytail with a chic and chunky side braid. Ess' secret styling weapon? A body-enhancing loose styling powder.
When it comes time to hitting the gym, a budge-proof high pony is a total no-brainer. Keep it sporty, not sloppy, with a small french braid that runs straight down your center part. Planning on grabbing drinks post sweat sesh? Take a cue from model Olivia Culpo by wrapping your tail with a segment of hair for an extra dose of polish.
