The Trick To Making Any Ponytail Look Pretty
Just put a ribbon on it. For Spring 2016, designers from Raf Simons to Mary Katrantzou argued that a strip of well-placed fabric is all you need to give a modern upgrade to tousled locks, a low braid, or classic ponytail.
We know ribbons have been worn in the hair of the stylish for centuries, but the recent runway trend has given these loose bows an unfussy, elegant refresh. The result? Perfectly undone ponytails that are a little bit French schoolgirl mixed with a whole lot of ease.
This simple trick is all you need to give your plain ponytail some instant pizazz.
Give your easy do some Dior-approved polish by securing a long ribbon at the nape of the neck in a hue that almost matches your hair. An eye for detail is all that’s necessary to turn the popular ponytail into a personal style statement.
The simple grosgrain bows that Guido Palau tied onto models’ ponytails before the Oscar de la Renta show last season helped spark a dedicated wave of fashion-forward admirers.
Turn a loose, messy pullback into a subtle statement pony with a ruler's worth of black velvet ribbon. The rich fabric feels classic and fresh.
Give a low pony a tight wraparound for a sleek finish that'll look edgy and contemporary for evening.
Pick a light pastel color and let the ends hang long so there's nuance to your look.
