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Take a moment to consider your go-to hairstyles.

Chances arehalf-up, half-down hairstyles, chicballetcore buns, andlaid-back messy bunstake the cake… but what about ponytails?

Ella Balinska wears a sleek high ponytail hairstyle and soft glam makeup

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A few details make this pony especially notable, from her voluminous, curled texture to beautifullylaid edges.

Here, an ultra-sleek approach to the updo takes Ella Balinska’s pony from everyday to high-fashion.

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Rihanna wears a high ponytail hairstyle with teased roots and curls

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Continue the process all the way to the ends, and gently coif for added volume.

Thegoddess braidsreally add to the textural dimension of the look, giving it a regal flair.

Sleek Wavy Pony

We love the look of Gwen Stefani’s sleek platinum high pony.

Hailey Bieber wears a ponytail hairstyle with flipped ends and black bow to the Met Gala

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We especially love the wavy ends and platinum accents.

Celebrity hairstylistNai’vasha Johnsoncreated the look by taking inspiration from the first episode ofGrown-ish, tellingE!

Newsthat she used the kinkiest Marley hair she could find to perfect the texture.

Ella Balinska wears a slicked-back high ponytail hairstyle

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The wrapped base and'60s-inspired stretchy headbandtake it over the top.

Just consider this further proof that side parts are making a comeback.

Complete with gold thread details, the statement-making look has us obsessed.

Back view of long, fluffed-out braided ponytail

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Detailed Edges

This ultra-long, slicked-back braided pony is giving Kim K. vibes.

Meanwhile, the curls around the face remind us of Maddy’s edges onEuphoria.

Velvet Bow Messy Pony

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Ponytails can be messy and cute, too.

Sheryl Lee Ralph wears a curly ponytail hairstyle with cornrowed roots and graphic eye makeup

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Case in point: This shiny, bow-accented updo by celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho.

She gave it a boost of shine with the Sisley Paris Hair Rituel Precious Hair Care Oil.

Gwen Stefani wears a high ponytail hairstyle with sleek roots and wavy ends

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Ayo Edebiri wears a half-up box braided ponytail hairstyle

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Maria Menounos wears a wavy ponytail hairstyle with wrapped base

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Katy DeGroot wears a high ponytail hairstyle with side swoop and pink ribbon

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Yara Shahidi wears a high ponytail hairstyle with sleek roots and braided ends

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Dorit Kemsley wears a high ponytail hairstyle with flipped ends, headband, and oval sunglasses

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Jasmine Sanders wears a low ponytail hairstyle with slicked roots and straight ends

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Tiffany Battle wears a mohawk-inspired bubble ponytail hairstyle and multicolored t-shirt dress

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Side view of woman with ultra-long braided ponytail hairstyle with slicked roots and curly face-framing pieces

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Back view of woman with messy half-bun ponytail hairstyle tied with black velvet ribbon

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