A ponytail is one of the easiest and quickest to create hairstyles. Ponytails are making a big comeback this year, being worn by some of the most visible stars and celebs.

Ponytails can be worn high or low, back center, off center or to the side. They can be styled for long, sleek hair or soft curls that fall sensuously about the shoulders. Hair that is day-old actually works better for styling a ponytail so they are twice as time-saving.

Ponytail holders can be made into a fun accessory, but no scrunchies, they have definitely gone out of style. Instead, today’s ponytail holders are less bulky, but come in expressive styles and colors. Or, leave some of your hair out of the ponytail elastic and use it as a wrap around.

For a sophisticated version of a ponytail, don’t wind the elastic too close to the scalp but instead, place it a few inches down the hair shaft. Then, with your two thumbs make a “hole” in the hair above the elastic and flip the ponytail through the hole. Slide a hairstick into the center to add a little pizazz.