How To Get A Sleek (But Un-Boring) Ponytail

Whether you’re struggling with second-day hair or your mornings are just too busy to fuss with a blowout, a sleek ponytail is the answer to all of your mane woes. But if your simple, go-to pulled-back style isn’t cutting it anymore, this half-up ponytail seen on the Cushnie et Ochs runway keeps hair out of your face while looking anything but basic. Now you don’t have to feel guilty about rocking a lazy-day hairstyle—in fact, we’re pretty sure you’ll be tempted to wear it every day. Here, our 5 steps to getting the look without having to enlist the help of a New York Fashion Week backstage beauty team. Photo: @antonioccalero