Ponytails for Short Hair

Every time you look at your friend sporting cute ponytail hairstyles, you look at your short tresses and think when will your hair grow longer. Ponytail hairstyles have always been vogue and will continue to be so in years to come. There are several Hollywood celebrities who sport ponytail hairstyles and look so gorgeous. If you thought that you cannot make sassy ponytails for short hair, I am sure you need to look at Cameron Diaz. This blond beauty has been seen sporting ponytail hairstyles on many occasions and she has always looked amazingly beautiful. So, if you looked at your short tresses and thought that you couldn't possibly try making ponytails due to your short hairstyle, here are some ideas that are just meant for you.

Ponytails for Short Tresses

Well, if you find yourself struggling to put your short hair into a ponytail, you might not be using the right method. Though having long or medium hair lengths definitely gives one an advantage and freedom to try out many different ponytail styles, but there's no need to despair if you have short hair. If your hair is quite short, then, instead of trying to gather all your hair at the nape of the neck, you can try out other versions of the ponytail. You can always try half ponytails or high ponytails. How your ponytail style will look will also depends on the texture of your hair. Let's find out more about different types of ponytails for short hair.

Half Ponytails for Short Hair
Well, if you have shoulder length layered hairstyle, then instead of trying to gather all your hair at the nape, you can opt for a half ponytail. For making this ponytail, you need to comb the hair from your hairline to the crown area and gather them at the top of your crown area. So, the hair at the back will stay as they are, and half of your hair would be tied into a ponytail. Make use of bobby pins to hold your hair in place. Use funky hair accessories to make your hairstyle more attention grabbing. If you like the messy or unkempt look, you can leave a few strands on the sides. You can also make stylish ponytails if you are sporting short hairstyles with bangs. Ponytails with short hair look great with side swept bangs.

Back Ponytails for Short Hair
The length at which the hair is tied makes a lot of difference. Try making a ponytail slightly above the nape of the neck. This hairstyle works well for those who have straight hair. Start by combing your hair from all the sides and slick them back to create a height at the crown. You can also use a gel if you are finding it hard to gather them. The hair needs to be gathered from all sides into a low ponytail at the back, half way from the crown and nape of the neck. Use bobby pins to hold your hair. Since all your tresses are tied at the back, it will accentuate all your facial features. You can use beautiful ponytail holders or other hair accessories to make your hairdo look more appealing. This is surely one of the best ideas on stylish ponytails for short hair.

Cool Ponytails for Short Hair
Besides making half or back ponytail, you can also curl or crimp your hair and gather them in a ponytail. Leave out some of the strands to create a sassy hairstyle. If you hair is not very short, then you can also make side ponytails. Though side ponytails can be easily made with long or medium length hairstyles, there is no harm to try this on short hair. Side ponytails for short hair can be made by combing all your hair towards one side, and gathering them over one shoulder. Use a beautiful clip or a hair band to tie your hair near the base of your neck. Besides these, there are many other ponytail styles that you can try. You can make two or more mini ponytails at the crown area and make use of beads, butterfly clips or other stylish hair accessories to spice up your look. This is definitely the best idea to make cute ponytails for short hair. Create zigzag parts and make small braids and tie them using a fancy hair band at the crown area. Incorporating zigzag parts or cornrows is generally a part of ponytail hairstyles for African Americans. These black ponytail hairstyles surely look amazing.

These were some ideas on ponytails for short hair. Now that you know how to style your short tresses into this cute easy hairstyle, it's time to get hold of stylish hair accessories and tie your hair into sassy ponytail hairstyles. It's time to make heads turn!