Ponytails for Prom - Beauty Riot

Kate Beckinsale Curly, Chic, Formal, Party, Prom, Brunette Ponytail

Jessica Lowndes Straight, Sophisticated, Chic, Prom Ponytail

Salma Hayek Straight, Sophisticated, Black Ponytail

Penelope Cruz Sophisticated, Chic, Brunette, Prom Ponytail with Bangs

Dianna Agron Straight, Chic, Prom, Blonde Ponytail

Kim Kardashian Black, Party, Prom Ponytail

Emma Roberts Long, Straight, Prom Ponytail

Julianne Hough Romantic, Blonde, Prom Ponytail with Bangs

Lea Michele Straight, Sophisticated, Prom Ponytail

Reese Witherspoon Sophisticated, Blonde Ponytail

Sofia Vergara Long, Straight, Chic, Brunette Ponytail with Bangs

Ashley Tisdale Long, Brunette Ponytail with Braids and Twists

Nicole Richie Medium-Length, Blonde Ponytail

Kate Beckinsale Curly, Chic, Formal, Party, Prom, Brunette Ponytail

Kate Beckinsale's Curly, Chic, Formal, Party, Prom, Brunette Ponytail is a show-stopping way to style long hair. See how to get the look:1. To get Kate Beckinsale's hairstyle, start with day-old hair for the most hold. Mist your roots with dry shampoo to add some volume. 2. Spray each section of hair with light-hold hairspray, and wrap it around a 1 1/2-inch curling iron. Leave the ends out for a less polished feel. 3. Once you've created waves throughout your hair, use a rattail comb to tease the hair lightly at the crown.4. Gather all of your hair into a high ponytail with your fingers, and secure it with an elastic. Finish with a generous misting of strong-hold hairspray to keep the look in place. See More Kate Beckinsale Hairstyles

Jessica Lowndes Straight, Sophisticated, Chic, Prom Ponytail

Jessica Lowndes' Straight, Sophisticated, Chic, Prom Ponytail is a sleek way to style your hair. See how to get it:

1. To get Jessica Lowndes' hairstyle, part your hair to the side as soon as you get out of the shower. Use a bobby pin or comb to make the part clean and straight.
2. Apply a generous amount of styling gel to damp hair and comb it through to distribute the product well.
3. Brush all of your hair into a low, smooth ponytail, and secure it with an elastic.
4. Mist all over with strong-hold hairspray to finish.

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Salma Hayek Straight, Sophisticated, Black Ponytail

Salma Hayek's Straight, Sophisticated, Black Ponytail is a great style for long, thick hair. See how to get it:1. To get Salma Hayek's hairstyle, apply styling gel to the top of your hair and comb it through to distribute the product.2. Run a flat iron over the bottom half of your hair to smooth it out. 3. Brush all of your hair up into a high ponytail, and secure it with an elastic.4. Spray your ponytail with anti-frizz hairspray to finish. See More Salma Hayek Hairstyles

Penelope Cruz Sophisticated, Chic, Brunette, Prom Ponytail with Bangs

Penelope Cruz's Sophisticated, Chic, Brunette, Prom Ponytail with Bangs is an edgy way to style your hair for prom. See how to get it:1. To get Penelope Cruz's hairstyle, apply texturizing product to your hair and let it set.2. Once your hair is completely dry, finger comb it up into a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic. 3. Use a 1-inch curling iron to curl the ends of your ponytail for some extra flair.4. Apply some styling wax to your fingertips and piece out your bangs. Scatter them across your forehead for a rocker-esque look. See More Penelope Cruz Hairstyles

Dianna Agron Straight, Chic, Prom, Blonde Ponytail

Dianna Agron's Straight, Chic, Blonde Ponytail is a sexy way to style your hair for prom. Steal her style:1. To get Dianna Agron's hairstyle, part your hair cleanly to the side as soon as you get out of the shower.2. Apply a generous amount of styling gel to damp hair, and comb it through well to get out any tangles.3. Brush all of your hair back into a low ponytail and secure it with an elastic. 4. Mist all over with strong-hold hairspray to finish. See More Dianna Agron Hairstyles

Kim Kardashian Black, Party, Prom Ponytail

Kim Kardashian's Black, Party, Prom Ponytail is a casual way to style your hair for a party. Steal her style:1. To get Kim Kardashian's hairstyle, run a flat iron over the bottom half of your hair to straighten it.2. Mist your roots with dry shampoo to add some body. Use a teasing comb to tease the top section of your hair for extra volume.3. Then finger comb all of your hair into a high ponytail (keep the teased section nice and loose), and secure it with an elastic.4. Mist all over with anti-humidity hairspray to tame flyaways. See More Kim Kardashian Hairstyles

Emma Roberts Long, Straight, Prom Ponytail

Emma Roberts' Long, Straight, Prom Ponytail is such a chic look for prom. Steal her style:

1. To get Emma Roberts' hairstyle, use a flat iron to straighten your hair completely.
2. Apply a generous amount of styling gel to the top of your hair and comb it through well to distribute the product.
3. Brush all of your hair up into a high ponytail, and secure it with an elastic. Take a small section of hair from underneath your pony, and wrap it around the elastic to hide it. Secure the ends with bobby pins.
4. Mist all over with strong-hold hairspray to keep every hair in place all night long.

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Julianne Hough Romantic, Blonde, Prom Ponytail with Bangs

Julianne Hough's Romantic, Blonde Ponytail with Bangs is an elegant way to style day old hair. See how to get it:

1. To get Julianne Hough's hairstyle, mist your roots with dry shampoo. Comb it through well, and use a teasing comb to tease hair at the crown for extra volume.
2. Use your fingers to gather all of your hair into a high ponytail. Leaving some room at the top of your head, secure your pony with an elastic.
3. Mist all over with anti-humidity hairspray to finish.

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Lea Michele Straight, Sophisticated, Prom Ponytail

Lea Michele's Straight, Sophisticated, Prom Ponytail is a great way to style your hair for prom. See how:

1. To get Lea Michele's hairstyle, apply a generous amount of styling gel to your hair and comb it through.
2. Brush all of your hair up into a ponytail, and secure it with an elastic.
3. Put some shine serum on your palms and run them over your hair to add sheen -- you're going for a sleek look.
4. Pair your style with some pretty earrings to add the perfect touch.

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Kim Kardashian Chic, Prom Ponytail

Kim Kardashian's Chic Ponytail makes her look so sophisticated and elegant. Steal her style:1. To get Kim Kardashian's hairstyle, apply straightening lotion to damp hair and blow dry straight using a paddle brush. 2. Run a flat iron over your hair to get it extra straight and sleek. 3. Apply some styling gel to the top of your head and brush it all up into a high ponytail. Secure the pony with an elastic. 4. Mist all over with anti-frizz hairspray to tame flyaways. See More Kim Kardashian Hairstyles

Reese Witherspoon Sophisticated, Blonde Ponytail

Reese Witherspoon's Sophisticated, Blonde Ponytail is a sophisticated way to style long hair. See how to get the look:1. To get Reese Witherspoon's hairstyle, apply volumizing product to damp hair and blow dry using a round brush to create more body.2. Once your hair is completely dry, use a teasing comb to tease hair at the roots for extra lift. 3. Apply a bit of styling cream on your fingertips and smooth the hair back into a high ponytail and the crown of your head. Secure it with an elastic.4. Use a curling iron to create movement through the ends of your pony, and mist all over with strong-hold hairspray to finish. See More Reese Witherspoon Hairstyles

Sofia Vergara Long, Straight, Chic, Brunette Ponytail with Bangs

Sofia Vergara's Long, Straight, Chic, Brunette Ponytail with Bangs is a sophisticated way to style long hair. See how to get the look:

1. To get Sofia Vergara's hairstyle, use a teasing comb to tease hair at the crown of your head.
2. Once you've reached your desired height, gather up all of your hair into a high ponyail. Secure it with an elastic.
3. Run a flat iron over your bangs to straighten them.
4. Mist all over with anti-humidity hairspray to prevent flyaways.

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Ashley Tisdale Long, Brunette Ponytail with Braids and Twists

Ashley Tisdale's twisted side pony has lots of flair -- so prom-perfect. Steal her style: 

1. Apply a volumizing foam to your hair and section off a large strand of hair to the front of one side.
2. Twist the section loosely as you pull it back over your ear, and tighter as you get near your neck.
3. Now gather the rest of your hair and combine it with the end of the strand, and tie it into a low, side pony.
4. Curl the ends of your pony using a 1-inch curling iron, and wrap a strand of hair around the base and tuck the end into the elastic for a flawless finish.

Sandra Bullock Curly Ponytail

Sandra Bullock's casual side-ponytail is great for a day date. Get her style: 1. To get the look, pull hair back into a low, side ponytail. 2. Use a curling iron to curl the ends of your pony, leaving some strands untouched to get the messy, untidy look.3. Don't forget to pull out several strands near your hear and curl them. (Use any shorter layers or bangs you have.)4. Mist with hairspray to hold it in place.

Nicole Richie Medium-Length, Blonde Ponytail

Nicole Richie's low ponytail and sweeping bangs make a sophisticated style. Get the look: 1. Apply volumizing mousse to damp hair.2. Blow dry hair with a large paddle brush, brushing it under (with the brush under the hair as you pull it through). The paddle brush will help smooth out your hair. Blow dry bangs across forehead and off to the side.3. Use a straightening iron to smooth out 2-inch sections of hair on the sides, in front and in back. Lightly tease hair at the crown of your head for a little extra volume. Smooth top layer over it.4. Leaving bangs free, pull rest of hair back into a ponytail, based slightly above the nape of your neck and to the side, and secure with an elastic band. 5. For bangs, apply a small amount of hair wax to sweep them across your forehead and off to the side. Set the look with a light-hold hairspray. See More Nicole Richie Hairstyles

Mila Kunis Wavy Ponytail

Mila Kunis' style is so easy. If you can do a ponytail, you have this look nailed. What to do:1. Blow dry your hair straight. Add waves by curling your hair with a medium-barreled curling iron, from below the ears down.2. Make a side part and pull your hair back into a low ponytail, just above the nape of your neck.3. Secure with a hair band. Then, take a small section of hair from your ponytail and wrap it around the band. Hide and secure the end of this section with a bobby pin below your ponytail.4. Mist the front of your hair with hairspray and smooth any frizzies with your hands.

Lindsay Lohan Long Ponytail

Lindsay Lohan's bushy, side ponytail is a great way to salvage day-old curls. What to do: 1. If you're starting from scratch, set hair with hot rollers first, then release when cool. If you already have day-old curls, spritz roots with dry shampoo and brush through strands.2. Part and brush hair neatly to one side, and create a ponytail behind one ear with a pretty elastic. (Only have ugly elastics? Leave a piece of hair out of the pony to wrap around the elastic instead, fastening the "cover-up" in place with a bobby pin.)3. Pin bangs behind your ear (or as close as possible) and set the style with firm-hold hairspray.

Lindsay Lohan Curly, Blonde Ponytail

Lindsay Lohan's blonde ponytail has a Taylor Swift-like sweetness -- great for meeting the parents. What to do: 1. Coat hair with a heat-protective, texturizing spray.2. Wrap 1-inch sections of hair around a half-inch curling iron to get tight, spiral curls. Continue until your whole head of hair is done.3. Finger-comb curls to stretch them out, then mist with hairspray.4. Gather hair into a side ponytail, leaving out a handful of tendrils to frame your face. Secure beneath one ear with an elastic.5. Wrap one tendril back and around the elastic to cover it. Secure beneath your ponytail with a bobby pin.

Lauren Conrad Wavy, Long Ponytail

Lauren Conrad's low ponytail looks beachy and beautiful thanks to subtle, soft waves. To get the look: 1. If your hair isn't naturally wavy, you can create this tousled look by loosely braiding damp hair and allowing it to air dry. Once dry, finger comb through the waves to separate. 2. Create a center part in your wavy, dry hair. Then pull hair back into a low ponytail that covers your ears. Secure with an elastic band.3. Pull out a few face-framing pieces in the front. If the pieces look too straight, wrap them around a wide-barreled curling iron. Just avoid creating curls that are too perfect or too tight -- this isn't an 80s prom 'do. 4. Spray with a light-hold, anti-frizz hairspray to finish.

Jessica Simpson Sophisticated Ponytail

Jessica Simpson's ponytail is a new twist on an old standby and is especially cute with long bangs. To get the look:1. Spray hair with a volumizing spray, then blow dry hair in sections using a medium-barrel round brush. The more volume you can create at the root here, the better. 2. Tease your hair at the crown, brush over gently to smooth top layer and let bangs fall forward to the sides your face.3. Pull hair into a low ponytail at nape of neck and secure with hair band or clip.4. Finish with medium hold hairspray used sparingly in the crown area (where you teased).

Carrie Underwood Prom Ponytail

Carrie Underwood's voluminous side pony is a fab choice for prom. See what to do:

1. Since this style is for long, straight hair, start by smoothing shine serum through freshly flat-ironed hair.
2. Part hair deeply to the side and gather into a ponytail behind one ear, leaving out bangs and a 1- to 2-inch piece just beneath the pony. Secure tightly with an elastic.
3. Wrap the piece you left out around the pony and secure with a bobby pin (that should be hidden).
4. Smooth bangs over to the same side and pin behind your ear.
5. Use a curling iron on the ends of the pony for a lil' somethin' special.
6. Spritz the style with firm-hold hairspray.

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