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Ponytails are the plain white t-shirts of the hair world.
They’re easy, versatile, and go with everything.
The style is too much of a staple to say goodbye to!
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But, we’re here to tell you that you don’t have to.
With enough elbow grease and creativity, even the shortest strands can be pulled into a pony.
Don’t believe us?
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Here are 18 ponytails for short hair ideas to serve as proof.
All you need is a piece of ribbon, and youve gotdozensof different ways to play.
“Don’t fight your waves embrace them!”
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Pull out some face-framing pieces to add to the softness."
Her simple pulled-back look includes some loose curls around the face for an extra effortless result.
Knotting the hair around your elastic helps to prop it up, giving the look a little extra lift.
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Wide-Wrapped Pony
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Theres something so understatedly elegant about thismiddle-part low ponytail.
A double dose of ribbons gives you evenmoreoptions for experimenting.
Steal a page from Lucy Hailey and use a bow duo to decorate an undone,half-uppony.
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Its hard to decide which we love more: The fairytale styling or the thoughtful finishing touch.
Silk Scrunchie
Scrunchiesdo more than just hold up our hair.
The 80s hair accessory is the perfect way to add a bit of flare to the classic updo.
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In this case, thesilk materialalso helps prevent breakage.
Preppy Half Pony
Zendaya served up some serious style with this tennis-inspired look.
To achieve this ideal position, secure your pony slightly lower than the peek of your scalp.
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Feel free to dress things up with a little braid detailing.
This is an easy style that can span edgy and romantic, depending on your makeup and clothing choices.
The stark contrast between Khloe Kardashian’s bright blonde hair and these ebony black pins looks especially cool.
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“Take your time getting short pieces to lay right.
Of course, extensions can also help.
To use them, begin by brushing your hair and then sectioning it.
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Finish by brushing hair out and styling it into your ponytail of choice.
a low ponytail can work with shorter hair lengths than a high ponytail).
For instance, with shoulder-length, pieces won’t fall out when styling hair into a high ponytail.
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