At this point, a loose ponytail is achieved, but is often made even more piece-y and messy by running one’s fingers through ...

If we are being real, having to get up and spend a huge chunk of your time seated at a salon for your braids or wig installs ...

Gather your hair into a high ponytail, twist it around itself ... Gather your hair into a low ponytail and secure with a hair tie. Tie a ribbon or scarf around the hair tie for a playful and ...

Do a high ponytail if you want more of a sporty look, a mid-ponytail if you want a casual look, or a low ponytail if you want a sleeker look. Take another hair band and tie it a couple of inches ...

and air-grazing high ponytails. The lesson? Minimalism doesn’t have to be boring and, sorry, middle parts, but the “millennial side part” isn’t forfeiting its crown anytime soon.

Expert advice from the actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the ballet dancer Devon Teuscher and the hairstylist James Pecis.

If in doubt, opt for a simple black bow like Renée Zellweger at her recent premiere in Paris. A subtle accessory can be a deceptively low-effort way to elevate a bog-standard ponytail, and is perfect ...