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28 Ponytail Hairstyles Giving Your WFH Hair A High Fashion Overhaul

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No longer reserved purely for bad hair days or post gym, the humble ponytail is the super chic red carpet hairstyle that everyone from Beyoncé to Elle Fanning are obsessed with.

Whether it's the Emmy Rossum power pony, Rita Ora's embellished low ponytail or Zendaya's epic natural texture updo, it's safe to say ponytail hairstyles are having a moment.

So what's the 2021 update on a classic ponytail? 'Sleek up to the knot with no hair out of place,' says celebrity hairstylist Paul Edmonds. 'The knot has to be worn lower than before, with back combing to give extra volume - this year's ponytail is all about volume.'

When in doubt, add accessories to your pony. 'Diamanté hair accessories are du rigueur this awards season. Try using an old brooch or even some diamanté clips or grips,' advises Edmonds.

If you're looking to reinvent your day-to-day ponytail, check out our round up of the all time best celebrity ponytail hairstyles helping you to elevate that school girl pony, to an A-list updo.

1

Miley Cyrus

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Miley has officially moved on from her mullet. Well, sort of... The singer stepped out with her choppy shag hair pulled up into a mohawk-style ponytail and we're weirdly feeling Cyrus' badass new look.

2

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian gifted her followers with the ultimate work from home high ponytail - and looked eerily like Ariana Grande at the same time. The Skims founder opted for a more low key look than her usual, working an ash brown super high plushy ponytail that perfectly matched her sheer polo shirt.

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Kylie Jenner

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The make-up mogul and Kardashian Klan member took to Instagram to reveal the inspiration behind the plushy high ponytail she wore to the premiere of Netflix's 'Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly'. Her hair muse? None other than friend and model, Bella Hadid at the 2019 VMAs. Jenner wrote on her stories, '@bellahadid with the hair inspo' as she showed off her copycat bombshell ponytail.

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Bella Hadid

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The supermodel wore her newly golden blonde hair in a big and bouncy high ponytail for the 2019 VMAs. With a strong side parting, curled under ends and perfectly blown out lengths, we're dubbing it 'The Plushy Ponytail'. Can anyone else feel a trend coming on?

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Amandla Stenberg

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Bigger is better when it comes to ponytails. Do as Amandla Stenberg does and incorporate a matchy matchy ribbon to tie it all up.

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Alison Brie

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Alison Brie brought a hit of the 60s to the red carpet with a super high The Avengers style ponytail and blue eyeshadow.

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Bella Hadid

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Taking AW18's obsession with hair accessories and running with it, we're seriously feeling Bella Hadid's signature high ponytail with a slicked back hairband made of her own hair. Genius.

8

Beyonce

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Hands down the best ponytail we've ever seen, Beyonce's insanely long crimped 'do is our new go-to wedding guest hair.

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9

Serena Williams

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Section off a super long ponytail with gold clasps Serena Williams style.

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Zendaya

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The key to Zendaya's Rapunzel ponytail? Place it right on the top of your head and bring your luscious curls forward to sit on your shoulders.

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Fan Bingbing

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We're feeling Fan Bingbing's haute couture superhero ponytail vibes.

12

Charlotte Le Bon

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Swept to the side with a classic wave, Charlotte Le Bon gives the XXL Rapunzel ponytail a chic twist.

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13

Kourtney Kardashian

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Slicked back and poker straight is the only way to wear your uber long ponytail according to Kourtney Kardashian.

14

Hailey Baldwin

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Stop the press! Because according to Hailey Baldwin scrunchies are officially back. Yup, your go-to 90s accessory that you thought you'd left behind with stirrup leggings is having a moment...again.

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15

Ariana Grande

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Working her signature high ponytail and looking fierce.

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Barbara Palvin

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What do when you're decked out in diamonds? Keep the situation smart casual with a high ponytail.

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Beyoncé

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Possibly the only person to pull off a high side ponytail, well, ever, Beyoncé is making her curly pony work.

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Zendaya

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Super sleek on top, major texture in the bottom, Zendaya's ponytail is so hot right now.

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Blake Lively

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Just because you're wearing a serious gown on the red carpet doesn't mean you need to wear prom hair to match. Keep things chic with a soft wave ponytail a la Blake Lively.

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Elle Fanning

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Is that Madonna? No, it's Elle Fanning looking major.

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George Driver was the former Senior Beauty Editor - Digital at ELLE UK.

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