The sleek braided ponytail iseverywhere,and for good reason.

Ponytails offer what some call an instant facelift and look great with everything from athleisure to elegant ensembles.

The best part about this pony is it’s easy to recreate after watching a YouTube tutorial or two.

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We lovethis onefrom Mekaba, which breaks down how to feed in Kanekalon hair for a snatched braided look.

Braided Ponytail with Undercut

Undercuts always give hair of any length an element of surprise.

Slick Ponytail Braid with Baby Hairs

@janetmock

Ponytails and baby hairs are a dynamic duo.

Beyonce wears a long, blonde ponytail braid and sheer adorned black dress

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Side-Parted Ponytail Braid

@lajulissa

We love a side-parted ‘do.

If a long, single braid isn’t your style, try this look.

Low Side Braid

Sade Adu is the queen of minimalistic beauty.

Back view of Ashley Graham’s ponytail braid with bows, bedazzled clips, and brooches

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Jumbo Braid Ponytail

@marsaimartin

Rocking a braided ponytail isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Go big and give a jumbo braid a try.

Accentuate your eyes and brows to bring your hairstyle full circle.

Janet Mock wears a slicked-back ponytail braid with laid baby hairs

@janetmock

Colorful Ponytail Braid

@byladyadelaide

Adding color can take any look up a notch.

Colorful clips and braided hair let you wear your bright personality on your sleeve, so to speak.

Sleek Braided High Ponytail

@justineskye

Simple hair offers an opportunity to play up your favorite features.

Gigi Hadid wears a braided ponytail hairstyle in natural sunlight

@gigihadid

Here, we see a winged eyeliner look with lashes to bring the look full circle.

However, if you have natural hair, seek out extensions that mimic or complement your natural texture.

Adding braiding string created a curl-like look that’s likely easy to recreate with a bit of patience.

Side view of Naomi Osaka with a low braided ponytail

@naomiosaka

Multi-Look Ponytail Braid

This look merges a few beauty ‘dos, which we love to see.

Here, Amore used her creativity to craft a one-of-a-kind look.

Braided Bun

@jlo

Jennifer Lopez knows how to do an updo.

Julissa Calderon wears a side braided ponytail with ribbon

@lajulissa

Jumbo Waist-Length Ponytail Braid

@nicolescherzinger

Creating a jumbo ponytail braid requires a sleek, firm base.

Skai Jackon’s bow updo shows the versatility of both ponytails and box braids.

Multi-Braid Ponytail

Placing several small braids into a high ponytail gives this beloved style new life.

Yara Shahidi wears a short high ponytail in multiple braided sections

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Take things a step further by adding gold or metallic braiding string to your look.

Jumbo Side Ponytail Braid

@kellyrowland

Go high or low with your braided pony.

Either way, the style will elevate a look for any occasion.

Sade wears a side braided ponytail and silver hoop earrings

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Marsai Martin wears a high jumbo ponytail braid

@marsaimartin

Back view of model with two ribbon-wrapped ponytail braids

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Creator with long ponytail braid with curly ends

@freshlengths

Tracee Ellis Ross wears a slicked back, twisted ponytail braid

@traceeellisross

Back of woman’s head with rainbow clips at roots and long ponytail braid with yellow extensions

@byladyadelaide

Back view of blonde banded double ponytail hairstyle

@viola_pyak

Woman with burgundy red box braids ponytail with dark roots

@braidsgang

Justine Skye wears a slicked back high ponytail braid, silver eyeliner, and hoop earrings

@justineskye

Gabrielle Union wears a braided ponytail with puffed end, sunglasses, and white crochet crop top

@gabunion

Creator wears a radiant makeup look and a high braided ponytail with highlights and gold accents

@littleblackb00k

Megan Thee Stallion wears an ultra-long, winding ponytail braid

@theestallion

Back view of fishtail ponytail braid with “Dommie Cole Hair” bedazzled pins

@dommiecole

Creator with ponytail braid with teal extensions and matching eyeshadow

@byladyadelaide

Marsai Martin wears a side halo braided ponytail with small accent braid

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Back of Jennifer Lopez’s head with braided architectural bun hairstyle

@jlo

Kylie Jenner wears a braided, wrapped ponytail with horseshoe earrings and cutout dress

@kyliejenner

Shay Mitchell wears a volumized ponytail braid and gold earrings

@shaymitchell

Nicole Scherzinger wears a high jumbo ponytail braid with chrome nails and pearl sunglasses

@nicolescherzinger

Skai Jackson wears box braids in a bow ponytail updo

@skaijackson

Aja Naomi King wears a jumbo ponytail braid with highlights and bejeweled dangle earrings

@ajanaomi_king

Lupita Nyong’o wears a braided ponytail hairstyle with gold rings and all-red makeup

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Kelly Rowland wears a jumbo high ponytail braid, yellow corduroy blazer, and large sunglasses

@kellyrowland