If you love slick and comfortable hairstyles that look perfect all day long, a slick back ponytail is a perfect solution. This hairstyle works for some short lengths and of course medium and long hair, and it never goes out of style being suitable for any occasion, from every day to a party or a wedding. Here are some ideas to wear slick back ponytails and ways to accessorize them.
Types Of Slicked Back Ponytails
There are midi, high and low ponytails and what to choose depends on what’s comfortable for you as any of these can be styled casual or refined. If you have short hair, perhaps you will only have an option of a low ponytail, but with medium and long hair you can try everything. The ponytail itself can be not only slick like the top, it can be wavy or volumetric, with a texture or perfectly straightened, and it all depends on what look you need. High and low ponytails are easier to style for special occasions, a slicked back top with waves looks very romantic, while straight sleek ponytails are very edgy.
Accent your low pony with a barrette to make the look more sophisticated and Old Money like.
A low ponytail accented with a black scarf is a very elegant and feminine hairstyle that won't take much effort to make.
This is a very sophisticated formal look with a slicked back high ponytail with straightened hair and a bold red lip.
Gigi Hadid rocking a low wavy ponytail for a wow effect.
I love the slicked back pony with a voluminous tail and curled ends for a refined look.
This is how an up-to-date ponytail looks: a midi pony with a slicked back top and some volume.
The slicked back top is paired with a volumetric pony and a plaid scrunchie for a cute and casual look.
A midi ponytail is accented with a black ribbon bow for a cool Old Money feel.
This elegant ombre wavy ponytail is done with a bow barrette, which is a comfortable piece that will keep your hair in place.
A straightened low ponytail accented with a black bow is great for parties of any kind, chic and elegant.
Why Wearing Slicked Back Ponytails?
A slicked back pony is a very versatile hairstyle that suits every occasion and every face shape and hair type, it’s not available for only, perhaps, short hair. Such a style can be easily created in minutes, you just need to make a pony you need and slick back the top with a special stick or using pomade, and it’s good for a bad hair day. This style will work all day long if you make it quite tight, just don’t make it too tight or at least don’t wear such tight ponies too often as it may cause hair loss.
This low ponytail is secured with a neutral scrunchie, and such casual and cute accessories are cool now.
A simple low pony is accented with a contrasting head scarf.
Even a simple low ponytail made on the go can become a party hairstyle if you accent it with cuffs.
This low ponytail is accented with a ribbon bow, and this styling is very trendy right now, besides it's classic for Christmas.
Make a low ponytail with curled ends and accent it with a shiny hair barrette, it's a great office or party look.
Though the top is slicked back, you can rock volumetric waves in your ponytail if you feel like waves or curls.
Bella Hadid knows how to rock any slicked back hairstyles, and straightened hair makes the look edgy.
A high and shiny slicked back ponytail is a very glam and bold style for any special occasion.
This high retro ponytail is done with curled ends, and if you love retro and Old Money, this is it.
A perfectly slicked back high ponytail with straight shiny hair is a party-worthy look.
How To Accessorize Slicked Back Ponytails?
The easiest idea is wrapping the elastic with your own hair but you can go further playing with trendy accessories. Cuffs are hot and bold pieces created for ponytails and braids, they will give your look an edge. Barrettes and head scarves will create an Old Money feel, and bows and ribbons are classics that is totally on, especially for Christmas.
This is a super chic look with a slick back top and long straightened yet volumetric hair.
This high ponytail with a slick top is done with a lot of volume, and it's a great style for every occasion.
Straighten the top and leaves your natural waves as they are to create a unique contrasting look. (via thepinkgoose).
This high slick ponytail is very edgy and straight, it works for any hair length. (via glamhairtrends).
A shiny midi ponytail with straight hair is a gorgeous hairstyle for many occasions. (via byrdie).
A slicked back top is paired with long waves for a contrast and a chic look.
I love this shiny and volumetric ponytail, though it's casual, it looks chic and sexy.
A textural and volumetric ponytail is paired with a slicked back top for a wow look.
A slicked back midi ponytail is accented with curled ends to give it a more refined look.
This is a jaw-dropping party look with a bold makeup and eyes, a slicked back pony with straightened hair.
A slicked back midi low ponytail with a lot of volume and a red lip are a gorgeous party look.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley rocks a shiny and slick low ponytail with an ombre effect.
A low ponytail accented with a small ribbon bow for a more elegant look.
A high ponytail accented with pearls is a unique bridal hairstyle.
A high pony accented with two gold matching cuffs is a wow idea for a party.
