11 Ponytail Hairstyles To Try This Fall That Are Anything But Boring

If you didn’t toss your crimper a decade ago, you’re in luck: the look is making a return. For those who like to keep their hair out of their face, try out the popular ‘80s style by throwing your crimped locks up into a high pony.

Adding a cool part to a ponytail will instantly give it a funky feel. Take a page out of hairstylist Laura Polko’s book and try a fun zig-zag part, as she did on TikTok star Dixie D'Amelio.

Give a classic pony an unexpected look by sweeping your hair to the side in the front. For extra pizzazz, add on some colorful bobby pins close to your ear.

Yes, you can still wear a ponytail even if you have short hair. Opt for a low pony, and then leave a chunk of your hair out in the front for a bit of intrigue.

On those days where your strands aren’t cooperating, throw your hair into a pony and add on hair ties from the top all the way to the bottom for a bubble effect. Out of sight, out of mind.

Channel the ‘60s and give a flipped-out pony a whirl. Not sure how to achieve the throwback style? Luckily, celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan provided a tutorial on her Instagram.

Swap out your everyday hair ties for a cool ‘90s-inspired scrunchie. Whether you choose the accessory in a solid color or bold print, it’ll certainly amp up your ponytail game.

Leave it to Kourtney Kardashian to demonstrate how to wear a ponytail with a middle part. For the pony itself, the oldest Kardashian gave it lots of volume. Try this at home by spritzing on R+Co’s Balloon Dry Volume Spray.

An easy styling trick to make your pony appear a smidge more polished is to leave a section of it out, wrap it around the hair tie, and secure it with pins. Consider a low pony so everyone is able to see your handiwork.

Meet the queen of non-boring ponies, aka J.Lo. For this particular look, the 52-year-old added a tendril style to her pony, which just so happens to be a big trend this summer.

Your ponytail doesn’t necessarily have to appear put together. Rather, tease your hair to make it a bit messy and give it a cool, just-woke-up vibe.