34 Ponytail Hairstyles Perfect for Upping Your Hair Game in 2020

This vintage ponytail hairstyle has been making a major comeback. Leave out a chunky portion of hair at the front to sweep to the side in a grand fashion, pull that ponytail up high, and flip out the ends with your straightening iron.

Half-up pony—but way, way better. Use clear elastics to create a "bubble effect" and then cinch each with a fun barrette (like these).

Business up front, party in the back—this is the easiest way to make your curls look dressed up to the nines.

Ponytail…but make it fancy! This ponytail-updo hybrid looks much harder than it is. Start by pulling your hair into a half-up style and securing with a clear elastic. Then, combine the rest of your hair with the half-up and tie together with a skinny ribbon.

A low ponytail is as easy as it gets, but a quick braid at the base instantly makes it a day-to-night look. To mix things up, style it with a fishtail braid.

Who knew your trusty pins could be your next best accessory? Line them up along the side of your sleek ponytail, and they’ll instantly put in the work.

Curls, curls, curls. To feign even more volume, gather the top half of your hair into an ultra-high ponytail and then follow up by pulling the rest of your hair into a ponytail just below.

Why mess with a good thing? This classic high ponytail never goes out of style. Wrap a small piece of hair around the base to conceal the hair tie.

From high to low, every ponytail will love a bow-tastic finishing touch. Try out a wide, silky bow (like this one) to make it feel girly and fun.

This one's a classic. Turn to it when you need an occasion-ready look that takes so little effort. Hint: Add extensions if you're looking to make a major statement.

If you think short-haired ladies can’t pull of a stylish pony, think again. Let those layers and bangs roam free, and it’ll capture that undone look perfectly.

Not too high, not too low—just right. This is your perfect everyday pony that oozes cool factor.

Make your low ponytail the talk of the town—and to do that, it only needs a colorful scarf. Secure your hair into a low ponytail, tie the scarf around the base, and then weave your mane into a loose braid.

Nothing says fun like a bubble ponytail, and curls can really make it pop with even more personality. Style this curly ponytail with more accessories—like barrettes and scrunchies—to dress it up.

You get the best of both worlds with this braided ponytail hairstyle. Start with a fun French braid, and end with a casual low ponytail. Scarf optional.

Let’s make second-day hair the new norm. Who’s with us? This relaxed ponytail makes the most of your dry shampoo.

Instead of going all-in on the "bubble effect," keep it big and bold with just one. Then wrap the clear elastic with a strand of hair for an occasion-worthy finish.

We're here for a vintage ponytail. This one makes the most of long locks.

Enter: the most show-stopping ponytail yet. (Here’s a secret: it’s actually so easy.) Check out the tutorial here.

Bring on the drama with this super sleek curly pony. Tease up your curls for ultimate volume and style with IGK's Rich Kid Cococut Oil Gel to texturize, hydrate, and smooth your curls.

We’re all for bringing the 90s back. Pull your lob into a ponytail cinched with a cute scrunchie, and you’ll wonder why we ever let them go out of style in the first place.

Take a walk on the wild side with this edgy ponytail. Start with a fishtail braid from the top, then secure into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck.

Not a French braid, not a low ponytail—something spectacularly right in the middle.

This hairstyle works from day to night, office to cocktail party. Leave out a few wavy tendrils to frame your face, and tease the crown beforehand to add volume.

As if bubble ponytails weren’t already as cute as it gets, this modern version ups the ante with miniature “bubbles.” Use elastics for a sleek, no-show finish.

Introduce your high ponytail to its new partner-in-crime: the ponytail cuff. Shop a similar leather hair cuff here.

This is not your average ponytail. A simple braid takes this style from basic to date night-worthy.

A Dutch braid gets a fun twist. Secure the braid at the nape of your neck with a funky scarf (like this one), and you’re set with a statement-making look.

We’ll take that ponytail with an extra side of shine, please. In this case, hair oil is your best friend.

This ponytail shows up with volume to spare, and that’s just the kind of supportive friend we like to keep around. Give it some extra oomph with dry volume spray or teasing.

Even Rapunzel would be jealous of these strands. This perfectly undone ponytail lets long, tousled locks really shine.

You don’t always need all the bells and whistles. This low pony frames the face, while keeping things super low maintenance.

This is the oldest trick in the book: Layer two or three ponytails on top of each other to sneakily pump up the volume. It keeps your look from being pulled down by too much weight.

Leopard print is staying on trend for 2020. We’d pair a low pony with this leopard print scarf (shop this affordable pack from Amazon!) any day.