If you’ve been following celebrity beauty trends, you may have noticed one particular hairstyle popping up again and again: the braided ponytail. It has proven to be the go-to for many stars.
The last few months have seen a variety of updo trends, from “ballet core” buns to ’90s updos.In keeping with many of the latest trends, the braided ponytail is a sleek, low-maintenance hairstyle that keeps the hair out of the face yet still looks fierce. new In fact, it’s a classic, but it’s been worn recently by Gen Z stars like Yara Shahidi, Zendaya, Millie Bobby Brown, Marsai Martin, Dua Lipa, and Bella Hadid, further boosting its popularity. It works on all hair types and looks great with existing box braids and locks.
One way the stars take their braided ponytail to the next level is by adding a double or triple braid. It’s fun because it gives movement,” Salon SCK hairstylist Devin Toth tells POPSUGAR.
If you have fine or short hair, you may need a little help creating one or more braids for your ponytail. “Most people don’t have enough hair, so they make two braids that are long and thick,” says Toth. Add hair extensions to the ponytail to plump up the braid.” I love the Bellami Hair Silk Seam Volumizing Weft ($70) and Luxy Hair Ponytail Extension ($169).
“To upgrade your ponytail, adorn it with rhinestones, pearls, dazzling hairpins, bows, or even tiny flowers,” says Toth. Using a colored elastic or scrunchie at the end of each braid is a great way to add some Y2K aesthetics to your look.
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