Skip to content

Top Navigation

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Food and Recipes
  • Culture and Lifestyle
  • Style
  • Holidays & Occasions
  • Home
  • Gardening Ideas
  • News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Subscribe
Pin FB

Explore Southern Living

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Explore

    Explore

    • The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      Here are the haircuts you'll be seeing everywhere this year. Read More
    • How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet

      How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet

      Learn how to season this Southern kitchen staple in five easy steps. Read More
    • 50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      Not sure what to write in a thank you card? Here's how to show your gratitude with a handwritten note. Read More
  • Food and Recipes

    Food and Recipes

    See All Food and Recipes
    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    It’s not all in the senses, but they sure can help.
    • Recipes
    • Quick and Easy Dinner
    • Kitchen Assistant
    • Casserole
    • Holiday and Occasion Food
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Healthy and Light
    • Side Dishes
    • Party Food and Drink
    • Appetizers
    • Meat
    • Breakfast
    • BBQ
    • Drinks
    • What's Cooking
  • Culture and Lifestyle

    Culture and Lifestyle

    See All Culture and Lifestyle
    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    Let your besties know how much they mean to you with one of these unique nicknames.
    • Quotes and Sayings
    • Biscuits and Jam Podcast
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Healthy Living
    • Coastal Living
  • Style

    Style

    See All Style
    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The beginning of a new year often has us all feeling like starting off fresh by taking on better habits, getting rid of old ones, and—most commonly—changing up our look. While others are hitting the squats and going into the salon for a pixie cut, why not start slow and steady with a cozy winter manicure in a color that feels new to you? It takes only a little courage to step outside your usual OPI Lincoln Park After Dark or Essie Bordeaux, which is all you need to kick 2022 off on a fanciful foot.  From new wintry takes on classic dark nail colors to unique pops of color that'll have you feeling the opposite of boring, these are the best nail colors to try this January and tick off all the way into spring. 
    • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Fashion
    • Short Hairstyles
    • Nails
    • Medium Hairstyles
    • Skincare
    • Long Hairstyles
  • Holidays & Occasions

    Holidays & Occasions

    See All Holidays & Occasions
    • Thanksgiving
    • Gifts
    • Christmas
    • Mother's Day
    • Hanukkah
    • New Year's
    • Easter
    • Mardi Gras
    • 4th of July
    • Weddings
  • Home

    Home

    See All Home
    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    There's no denying how the pandemic fundamentally changed the world—including how we live (and work) inside our homes. An overall trend toward celebrating the history and originality of our homes is displacing ultramodern aesthetics and sharp lines as we all look to create cozier, colorful, more personalized spaces that better suit our lifestyles. We're turning away from big-box stores and toward vintage items—first, out of necessity due to supply-chain issues, and now, for design reasons—to add charm and character to every room in the house, including the kitchen. Here, interior designers from around the South share their predictions for what's trending in kitchen design for 2022 and beyond.
    • Home Decor Ideas
    • Idea Houses
    • Kitchen Design
    • Before & After Photos
    • Bathroom Design
    • Curb Appeal
    • Bedroom Design
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Color Palettes & Paint
    • House Plans & Builders
    • Inspired Communities
  • Gardening Ideas

    Gardening Ideas

    See All Gardening Ideas
    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    Plus a few strategies for keeping them out-of-doors
    • Container Gardening
    • Gardening Flowers
    • Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Gardens
    • Garden Pests
    • Plant Guides A-Z
    • Indoor Plants
    • Fall Plants
    • Landscaping Ideas
    • The Grumpy Gardener
  • News

    News

    See All News
    • Celebrities
    • Local News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Southern Living
  2. Style
  3. Hair
  4. 37 Ponytail Hairstyles Perfect for Upping Your Hair Game in 2022

37 Ponytail Hairstyles Perfect for Upping Your Hair Game in 2022

By Kaitlyn Yarborough and Emma Phelps Updated January 12, 2022
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
Skip gallery slides
FB
Perky Pony
Credit: @amberfillerup

In the confusing world of perfectly undone waves and high-maintenance "messy" buns, we know we can always turn to one style to get us through workdays, weekends, and everything in-between: the ponytail. Whether we're sweating our way through a hot, humid summer or slowly crawling through the South's take on a cold, dry winter—a ponytail is there to pick up the slack. Pun intended. From the high ponytail to the trusty low braided ponytail styles to the ever-stylish sleek ponytail, cute ponytail hairstyles are a dime a dozen, which means you could, theoretically, rock one every day. Sign us up! And this year, it's all about the pony. We're channeling our inner Pinterest girls to pull off these styles. We've got a feeling that a teasing comb, texture spray, and patience are all necessities for these styles. Working with fresh hair and worried that its softness will work against you? We've included half up half down ponytail styles that are anything but typical. Find inspiration in these gorgeous and doable ponytail hairstyles that'll keep you looking pretty and polished, no matter your desired look.

Start Slideshow

1 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Retro High Pony

Retro High Pony
Credit: @natalieannehair

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.

1 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Bubble Half-Ponytail

Bubble Half-Ponytail
Credit: Lauren Davis / @thisislaurendavis

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).

2 of 37

3 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Studio 54 Ponytail

Studio 54 Ponytail
Credit: @ashleyantoinebeauty

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

3 of 37

Advertisement

4 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Ponytail Updo

Ponytail Updo
Credit: @cashlawlesshair

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.

4 of 37

5 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Half-Braided Low Pony

Half-Braided Low Pony
Credit: @kathleen_hair

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.

5 of 37

6 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Bobby-Pinned Ponytail

Bobby-Pinned Ponytail
Credit: @khloekardashian

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.

6 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Curly Ultra-High Pony

Curly Ultra-High Pony
Credit: @kristin_ess

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.

7 of 37

8 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Perky Pony

Perky Pony
Credit: @amberfillerup

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.

8 of 37

9 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Bow Pony

Bow Pony
Credit: @juliahengel

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.

9 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Wrapped High Pony

Wrapped High Pony
Credit: @kristin_ess

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.

10 of 37

11 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Short Shaggy Ponytail

Short Shaggy Ponytail
Credit: @riawna

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.

11 of 37

12 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Messy Mid-Pony

Messy Mid-Pony
Credit: @nikkilee901

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

12 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Braided Low Ponytail

Braided Low Ponytail
Credit: @brittsully

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.

13 of 37

14 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Bubble Half-Up Half-Down Ponytail

Half-Up Half-Down Bubble Pony
Credit: Jane Steele / @redfox_hair / @ave42salon

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.

14 of 37

15 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

French Braid Ponytail

French Braid Ponytail
Credit: @amberfillerup

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.

15 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Textured Ponytail

Textured Low Ponytail
Credit: Lauren Davis / @thisislaurendavis

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

16 of 37

17 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Big Bubble Ponytail

Big Bubble Ponytail
Credit: Lauren Davis / @thisislaurendavis

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.

17 of 37

18 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Retro Long Ponytail

Retro Long Ponytail
Credit: nikkilee901

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

18 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Pull-Through Braid Ponytail

Pull-Through Braid Ponytail
Credit: @missysueblog

Enter: the most showstopping ponytail yet. (Here's a secret: it's actually so easy.)

19 of 37

20 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Super Slicked Low Pony

Super Slicked Low Pony
Credit: @veronica_nunez

Bring on the drama with this super sleek curly pony. Tease up your curls for ultimate volume and style with gel to texturize, hydrate, and smooth your curls.

20 of 37

21 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Short Scrunchie Ponytail

Short Scrunchie Ponytail
Credit: @rosemarymonicahair

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.

21 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

22 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Fishtail Mohawk

Fishtail Mohawk
Credit: @amberfillerup

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.

22 of 37

23 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

French-Braided Low Ponytail

French-Braided Low Ponytail
Credit: @kayleymelissa

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

23 of 37

24 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Wavy Mid-Ponytail

Wavy Mid-Ponytail
Credit: @amberfillerup

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.

24 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

25 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Cuffed Ponytail

Cuffed Ponytail
Credit: @cwoodhair

Introduce your high ponytail to its new partner-in-crime: the ponytail cuff.

25 of 37

26 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

French Twist Low Ponytail

French Braid Low Ponytail
Credit: Lauren Davis / @thisislaurendavis

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

26 of 37

27 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Scarf Mohawk Ponytail

Scarf Mohawk Ponytail
Credit: @justinemarjan

A Dutch braid gets a fun twist. Secure the braid at the nape of your neck with a funky scarf, and you're set with a statement-making look.

27 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

28 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Silky Pony

Silky Pony
Credit: @chadwoodhair

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

28 of 37

29 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Volume-Packed Pony

Volume-Packed Pony
Credit: @behindthechair_com

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.

29 of 37

30 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Undone Half-Up Half-Down Braided Ponytail

Undone Half Up Half Down Ponytail
Credit: Lauren Davis / @thisislaurendavis

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

30 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

31 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Pumped-Up Curly Ponytail

Pumped-Up Curly Ponytail
Credit: @hairromance

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.

31 of 37

32 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

High Pony with Side Bangs

High Pony with Side Bangs
Credit: @sincerelyraehair

Pack a little sass into your ponytail look by leaving out bangs at the front. Keep everything uniform with matching curls and a slicked back look.

32 of 37

33 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

All in the Details Half-Updo

Detailed Half-Updo
Credit: Jane Steele / @redfox_hair / @ave42salon

This hairstyle is giving major Disney princess vibes. Merida? Rapunzel? Whomever you're channeling with this look, it's sure to impress everyone.

33 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

34 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Double Pony Power

Double Pony Power
Credit: Lauren Davis / @thisislaurendavis

The secret to a rockin' long pony is not one, but two ponytails, stylist Lauren Davis says. Start by sectioning off two-thirds of your hair at the top, then texturize the rest of the hair and position it about one inch from the top pony. Repeat the texturizing process on the top pony, and you've got yourself an adorable hairstyle that can be kept playful with a hair scarf or effortlessly chic for date night.

34 of 37

35 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

High Ponytail with Wand Curls

High Ponytail with Wand Curls
Credit: @sincerelyraehair

Add even more volume to your ponytail by finishing it off with wand curls. The curls take a typical sleek high pony over the top with their extra oomph.

35 of 37

36 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Fishtail Half-Updo

Fishtail Half-Updo
Credit: Jane Steele / @redfox_hair / @ave42salon

Y'all remember the fishtail trend from the 2010s? We're firm believers that it never really went out of style. This hair color and style by Jane Steele at Avenue 42 Salon in Richmond, Virginia, is strong proof of that.

36 of 37

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

37 of 37

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Sleek Low Pony

Sleek Low Pony
Credit: @sincerelyraehair

Working on day two or three hair? Not a problem. Stick with a slicked-back low pony. We're loving this look by Sincerely Rae Hair in Atlanta, Georgia. It still looks just as effortless for those days when you're in a rush. A styling mousse helps control small frizzies and gives the style that glossy shine.

37 of 37

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Kaitlyn Yarborough and Emma Phelps

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 37 Retro High Pony
    2 of 37 Bubble Half-Ponytail
    3 of 37 Studio 54 Ponytail
    4 of 37 Ponytail Updo
    5 of 37 Half-Braided Low Pony
    6 of 37 Bobby-Pinned Ponytail
    7 of 37 Curly Ultra-High Pony
    8 of 37 Perky Pony
    9 of 37 Bow Pony
    10 of 37 Wrapped High Pony
    11 of 37 Short Shaggy Ponytail
    12 of 37 Messy Mid-Pony
    13 of 37 Braided Low Ponytail
    14 of 37 Bubble Half-Up Half-Down Ponytail
    15 of 37 French Braid Ponytail
    16 of 37 Textured Ponytail
    17 of 37 Big Bubble Ponytail
    18 of 37 Retro Long Ponytail
    19 of 37 Pull-Through Braid Ponytail
    20 of 37 Super Slicked Low Pony
    21 of 37 Short Scrunchie Ponytail
    22 of 37 Fishtail Mohawk
    23 of 37 French-Braided Low Ponytail
    24 of 37 Wavy Mid-Ponytail
    25 of 37 Cuffed Ponytail
    26 of 37 French Twist Low Ponytail
    27 of 37 Scarf Mohawk Ponytail
    28 of 37 Silky Pony
    29 of 37 Volume-Packed Pony
    30 of 37 Undone Half-Up Half-Down Braided Ponytail
    31 of 37 Pumped-Up Curly Ponytail
    32 of 37 High Pony with Side Bangs
    33 of 37 All in the Details Half-Updo
    34 of 37 Double Pony Power
    35 of 37 High Ponytail with Wand Curls
    36 of 37 Fishtail Half-Updo
    37 of 37 Sleek Low Pony

    Share & More

    Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print
    Southern Living

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • About Us
    • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
    • Books from Southern Living
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    MeredithSouthern Living is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. Southern Living is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab All Rights Reserved. Southern Living may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Southern Living. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.southernliving.com

    Sign in

    View image

    37 Ponytail Hairstyles Perfect for Upping Your Hair Game in 2022
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.