Hair Trend: 3 High Ponytail Hairstyles & How You Can Achieve Them At Home!

High ponytail hairstyles are everywhere right now and it has officially become a trend we love. From long braided ones with curly ends to the genie ponytails that sit atop the head – the variations are really endless.
Case in point;

These high ponytail hairstyles have been rapidly gaining popularity, especially within the black community. And why not? It’s a chance to keep hair off your face, showcase your edge-laying prowess and have a look that is indeed stunning.
So how can you get in on this trend? Simple! We have put together 3 tutorials for high ponytail hairstyles you can easily achieve at home.
Here are the tools you’ll need;
- A pack of hair extensions (whatever colour you’d like). These can either be attachments or a sew-in weave.
- Hair gel/spray (Got2B is used In most of the tutorials)
- Hairbands
- A rat-tail comb
- A hand dryer
Now, let’s get down to business.
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The Long Braided Ponytail with Curly ends

We’ve been in love with this ponytail since we caught a glimpse of it on Toke Makinwa and Beyonce. It’s simple in its shape, but that long length gives you all the drama you will need in one hairstyle.
Watch Meech Nicole as she achieves this sexy high ponytail hairstyle.
2. The Sleek High Ponytail

This is definitely the most popular high ponytail out there right now. We love this look for its sleek nature from start to finish. And when creating this look, don’t forget to lay down your edges for a sleeker look.
Watch JazzedbyJazz achieve this sleek ponytail on a client.
3. The Rubberband/Ball Ponytail

There’s something very whimsical about this look that makes it so endearing. Maybe it’s cause it reminds us of Princess Jasmin from Aladdin. This look is a fun spin on the sleek ponytail that will definitely get you noticed.
Watch Kena Shanel achieve hers.
That’s all we have over here. If you’re a naturalista and all you want to know is how you can grow your hair, then check this out.
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