Making the Best out of a Hairy Situation

When transitioning from gym to work, our hair can be the lone holdout to a great office look. There may not be enough time to make major changes—especially if your hair is longer—even though activity has wreaked havoc with your tresses. An easy cop-out is the ponytail. But pulling your hair back doesn’t have to be bland. It’s possible to still be chic with these fashion-forward ponytail styles that are appropriate for work and play.

Bohemian Braid
Divide your hair into two equal sections. Within each part, start a French braid at the crown and braid to the nape of your neck. Combine the braids into one single ponytail using a hair tie.  Conceal the hair tie by wrapping a skinny strand of hair taken from the ponytail around it. To dress up this look, create loose, playful curls in the ponytail. 

Easy Twist Ponytail
Divide your hair into two equal parts. Tie the two segments into a knot and pull to tighten. Secure the knot with a bobby pin. Add a flowery hair clip or your favorite headband to accessorize.

The Braided Bun
Backcomb the hair at the crown of your head before tying into a ponytail at the desired height. Create two separate braids within the ponytail and finish each with a rubber band. Wrap one braid around the base of the other, and use a bobby pin to secure it into place. Repeat for the second braid. Finish with a cute hairpiece at the bottom of the bun.  

Wraparound Braid
Starting at the main part in your hair, create a French braid that is about 1 to 1.5 inches in width across the hairline to behind the ear. Fasten the end down with a bobby pin. Put remaining hair into a ponytail or a messy bun.  For something flirty, opt for a loose side ponytail.

Tip: When brushing your hair into a ponytail, you can either slick the hair back or wear it loose and messy for a more casual look.

Starting at the main part in your hair, create a French braid that is about 1 to 1.5 inches in width across the hairline to behind the ear. Fasten the end down with a bobby pin. Put remaining hair into a ponytail or a messy bun.  For something flirty, opt for a loose side ponytail.