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    Ponytails: The A-list looks we love

    Ponytails are no longer just for the playground, they're back in a big way, and anyone who's anyone has been spotted sporting them to even the most formal of events. And the best part? They're dead easy to recreate yourself. Discover how here...

    By Marie Claire
    Published 28 April 2009 In Features

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    Ponytails are no longer just for the playground, they're back in a big way, and anyone who's anyone has been spotted sporting them to even the most formal of events. And the best part? They're dead easy to recreate yourself. Discover how here...

    Ponytail hairstyles are no longer just for the playground, they're back in a big way, and anyone who's anyone has been spotted sporting them to even the most formal of events.

    Case in point? Championing the super-sleek low ponytail, Mila Kunis gives us all kinds of hair inspiration with her red carpet looks. Make like Mila and wear your ultra-elegant ponytail with supersize earrings and barely there make-up.

    The bonus point: they're also dead easy to recreate yourself. All you need is a hair tie, pull your hair together and voila - instant glam. Ponytails are back, and they are looking better than ever. The secret to a great ponytail, or any style for that matter, is prepping it with a good shampoo – this quiz will tell you which one your hair type needs.

    Most recently Halle Berry was spotted at the Tiffany & Co store unveiling in Los Angeles with a hers tied into a high version. She left the texture wavy and tousled and kept her fringe untouched.

    From sleeked back to swept to the side see how the A-list are wearing theirs.

    Think ponytails are a red-carpet faux pas? Think again. Celebrities like Blake Lively and Reese Witherspoon debunk this myth - they can be super chic. Reese wore hers slicked back and high with a wavy tail, finished off with a super stylish hair accessory to the Academy Awards.

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    It's also the model go-to down-time look with supermodels like Gisele Bundchen favouring high ponytails whilst out and about in Los Angeles and Joan Smalls following suit.

    Even music royalty like Queen Bey is a fan of the humble ponytail. She wore her swept into a chic side pony to several red carpet events, not forgetting to mention her super animated plaited ponytail that she rocked on her more recent world tour. Fierce.

    So if you're looking for inspiration in the form of ponytail hairstyles, scroll through all the gallery and see all the times celebrities rocked the humble ponytail below.

    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce Dallas Howard

    A full fringe works wonders for a ponytail.
    (Image credit: Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock)

    A full fringe works wonders for a ponytail.

    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Upgrade your regular ponytail by adding a few extra elastics.
    (Image credit: Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock)

    Upgrade your regular ponytail by adding a few extra elastics.

    Halle Berry

    Halle Berry

    Halle Berry wore a high ponytail to the Tiffany & Co party in LA.
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Halle Berry wore a high ponytail to the Tiffany & Co party in LA.

    Rose Byrne

    Rose Byrne

    Rose Byrne's ponytail

    First up, Rose Byrne with this unbelievably chic fuss-free ponytail at the X-Men Apocalypse screening in New York.

    Rose Byrne

    Rose Byrne

    Rose Byrne's ponytail

    First up, Rose Byrne with this unbelievably chic fuss-free ponytail at the X-Men Apocalypse screening in New York.

    Barbara Palvin

    Barbara Palvin

    Barbara Palvin T.jpg
    (Image credit: James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)

    Barbara Palvin was spotted with a sleek ponytail at the Cannes Film Festival 2016, elevating her pale pink chiffon gown from twee to ultimate style statement.

    Gisele Bündchen

    Gisele Bündchen

    Gisele Bundchen.jpg
    (Image credit: Startraks Photo/REX/Shutterstock)

    Gisele Bündchen strutted her stuff on the street of NYC in a simple, but totally gorgeous ponytail, pairing her 'do with a grey sweater and fresh dewy make-up. 

    Mila Kunis

    Mila Kunis

    Mila Kunis

    Ponytails are back, and they are looking better than ever. Case in point? Championing the super-sleek low ponytail, Mila Kunis gave us all kinds of hair inspiration. Make like Mila and wear your ultra-elegant ponytail with supersize earrings and barely there make-up.

    Anna Kendrick

    Anna Kendrick

    Anna Kendrick

    Anna Kendrick went for the toussled high ponytail to attend the Big Screen Achievement Awards at CinemaCon, Las Vegas.

    Kristen Stewart

    Kristen Stewart

    Kristen Stewart's Ponytail Hairstyle

    Kristen Stewart went super-sleek and sky-high at the Chanel Metiers d'Art show in Rome.

    Beyoncé

    Beyoncé

    Ponytails

    Beyoncé gave the classic ponytail a cool red carpet spin with a super-slick finish, some toussled waves and a sleek hair-wrap to cleverly conceal her hair tie. Bravo.

    Emily Blunt

    Emily Blunt

    Ponytails

    Looking for some natural ponytail inspo? Look to Emily Blunt and her effortless mid-height version.

    Olivia Wilde

    Olivia Wilde

    Ponytails

    Keep your look sleek and go for an Olivia Wilde-style sleek hairdo. Keep your look feminine and curl the ends to give your ponytail a soft edge.

    Cara Delevingne

    Cara Delevingne

    Ponytails

    Feeling brave? Take your cue from Cara and work a twist into your low ponytail.

    Kendall Jenner

    Kendall Jenner

    Ponytails

    Looking for a style for the weekend? Try this high ponytail look from Kendall Jenner. Be sure to keep some fine strands loose to frame the face and keep your look casual.

    Blake Lively Ponytail

    Blake Lively Ponytail

    Blake Lively Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Reese Witherspoon Ponytail

    Reese Witherspoon Ponytail

    Reese Witherspoon Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Jennifer Lopez Ponytail

    Jennifer Lopez Ponytail

    Jennifer Lopez Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Penelope Cruz Ponytail

    Penelope Cruz Ponytail

    Penelope Cruz Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Eva Mendes Ponytail

    Eva Mendes Ponytail

    Eva Mendes Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Anne Hathaway Ponytail

    Anne Hathaway Ponytail

    Anne Hathaway Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Cheryl Cole Ponytail

    Cheryl Cole Ponytail

    Cheryl Cole Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Angelina Jolie Ponytail

    Angelina Jolie Ponytail

    Angelina Jolie Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Julia Roberts Ponytail

    Julia Roberts Ponytail

    Julia Roberts Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Gisele Bundchen Ponytail

    Gisele Bundchen Ponytail

    Gisele Bundchen Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Eva Longoria Ponytail

    Eva Longoria Ponytail

    Eva Longoria Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Emma Stone Ponytail

    Emma Stone Ponytail

    Emma Stone Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Bar Rafaeli Ponytail

    Bar Rafaeli Ponytail

    Bar Rafaeli Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Kim Kardashian Ponytail

    Kim Kardashian Ponytail

    Kim Kardashian Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)

    Lucy Liu Ponytail

    Lucy Liu Ponytail

    Lucy Liu Ponytail
    (Image credit: REX Features)
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