20 Perfect Ponytail Tutorials – Turning the Ordinary Into Extraordinary

The Faux Full Ponytail

There's an easy trick to making your ponytail appear fuller than it really is – no one likes a meagre rat tail, do they? This is really easy to achieve: you basically just make a ponytail with the bottom half of your hair and then one with the top half of your hair so that it falls over the bottom one.

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – PromiseTangeman

The Inverted Ponytail

This inverted ponytail is actually an old classic – I remember it from my childhood. But since then, I've honestly totally forgotten about it, so it's definitely time for a little comeback. Just make a low ponytail, make a small hole above it, and flip the ponytail through it. It also looks very chic on the side, or with an added accessory.

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – BalancingBeauty&Bedlam

The Multi-Elastic Ponytail

I love this multi-elastic 'do because it's really easy, it gives you a nice voluminous look and feel, and because it reminds me of Princess Jasmine's hair from Aladdin. And yes, that last one is definitely a valid reason.

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – YetAnotherBeautySite

The Knotted Ponytail

This one's great if you like a bit of texture or are a fan of the boho look. The end result may look rather complicated, but if you just take a moment to read the instructions you'll see that getting this awesome rope-like appearance isn't all that tough; you're basically just trying little knots around your hair.

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – DivineCaroline

The Braided Side Ponytail

This is a great fun, young and fresh style that I really love to do myself. You just French braid the front of your hair along your hairline and then secure it into a low, side ponytail. You can tease the ends a bit for some added oomph.

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – ModCloth

The Boosted Ponytail

Give your saggy ponytail a friendly lift with just one helpful little butterfly clip. Take a top section from the ponytail, clip the bottom half, tease the top section and simply lay it over the clip for an instantly pumped-up classic look.

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – A5'3Perspective

The Big Bow Ponytail

Lady Gaga made the hair bow famous when she burst onto the scene, and I have to say, I still love it. For me, this is the easiest hair bow tutorial, and I like the fact that you're not using all your hair – it's just like a pretty little embellishment on a regular ponytail.

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – HairRomance

The Double Knot Ponytail

When you want something a little bit edgy but not too way out there and don't have much time at all, always go for the double knot. You literally just tie your hair into a knot and then another knot below that, and secure. It could not be any simpler!

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – HairRomance

The Small-Knotted Ponytail

I really love the simplistic elegance of this one, and I know you will too. When tying your hair in a ponytail, leave out two front sections which you tie over the elastic band, securing the loose ends underneath. It's like a fresh alternative to the classic strand-wrapped-over-the-elastic.

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – TheBeautyDepartment

The Messy Ponytail

Sometimes it's nice to go sleek and elegant, and sometimes a situation calls for an intentional messy look. You just need to do a bit of teasing, bobby pinning and roughing up to achieve this laid-back hairdo.

Hairstyle Tutorial and Instructions – ACupOfJo