How To Do a Stylish Party Ponytail

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Wanting to show off your backless party dress or sparkly earrings (or both)? Grab your curling iron and give this stylish ponytail a go! Yes, a ponytail can absolutely be special occasion-worthy (and there are plenty of ways to dress yours up, too). With a little volume, teasing, and tousling, the effortless hairstyle for lazy days gets an elevated, event-ready makeover.

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Whether it’s for pre-wedding festivities like a bachelorette party or rehearsal dinner, homecoming, holiday gatherings, or date night, a glam, teased high ponytail is playful, flirty, and easy to achieve in just a few steps. Check out the full tutorial video and instructions below to see how to do this party ponytail in minutes!

Party Ponytail Tutorial

Instructions:

Step 1: Section away the front of the hair, starting at the ears.

Step 2: Pull the rest of the hair into a mid-height ponytail

Step 3: Tease the front of the hair and sweep away from the face. Secure this section to the rest of the ponytail with a bungee ponytail holder.

Step 4: Curl the ponytail in sections.

Step 5: Comb through the curls with your fingers and spray with a medium-hold hairspray.

Step 6: Tease at the base of the ponytail in sections to add fullness and height to the style.

Step 7: Wrap a section of hair around the ponytail holder and secure it with a bobby pin.

Did you try this tutorial? Show us your stylish ponytail on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus! To find your perfect party-ready style, head to our Cocktail Dresses shop or check out our selection of Formal Dresses!

Additional copy by Rachel Aschenbrand-Robinson.

This post was originally published in 2014 and has been updated with new content.