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Jessica Alba
A longtime fan of the high ponytail, Jessica Alba wore this look for an Honest Beauty launch last week.
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Kate Bosworth
The actress opted for a sleek ponytail at the 2017 DVF Awards.
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Hailey Baldwin
Hailey loves a high ponytail, with teased, texturised tresses giving the illusion of volume.
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Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani gave her usual slicked-back ponytail style a striking update at the 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards. Celebrity hair stylist Danilo swept sections of hair up and around the hair elastic, creating a sculptural effect with added volume.
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Gisele Bundchen
The supermodel’s signature beachy waves look just as chic when casually pulled back.
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Blake Lively
The actress has one of the best ponytail games in the business, and often adds a fun twist to the standard pony, like these knots.Â
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Gwyneth Paltrow
How to make a ribbon look grown-up? Do as the actress did and tie the fabric from underneath, ditch the bow, and leave the ends hanging.
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Sophia Bush
Short hair? Don’t care. What this pony lacks in size, it makes up for in sleekness.Â
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Olivia Wilde
Accessorise all areas: the metal cuff upgrades the actress’ shiny pony.Â
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Gigi Hadid
The model’s signature ponytail is high and messy.
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Jennifer Lopez
A ponytail at the Oscars? The one and only JLo pulls it off.Â
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Margot Robbie
The Aussie adds a little interest with a mid-tail braid.Â
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Beyonce
Queen B knows the secret to a polished pony: wrap a sliver of hair around the elastic.Â
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Dakota Johnson
The fringe gives this pony a cool, French-girl feel.Â