Having a bad hair day? Short on time? Ponytails are not only the best resort on bad hair days but a genuine hairstyle classic with countless styling possibilities.

Here are 5 easy ponytail styles that will leave you looking like you’re a born stylist.

Plaited Style

To get this look, tie up your hair into a high ponytail and start plaiting your hair from the root of your ponytail, until the desired length is reached. You can plait till half way down your ponytail and leave the rest as it is. You can try different styles of plaits  in this ponytail style, such as a fishtail plaits as well.

Formal Style

If you want a style that is suitable for more formal occasions, then try this ponytail. Very simple and hassle free to do. To achieve this look, straighten your hair with a hair straightener, pull up your hair tightly into a high ponytail. From underneath your ponytail, grab a small section of hair and wind it around the top of your ponytail until you have completely covered your hair tie. Pin the loose end underneath with a bobby pin, making sure it goes through your hair tie and the twisted hair. Add hairspray to finish the look.

Ponytail Twist

Part your hair from the back as if you are creating pig tails. Next, on both sides, twist your hair around (twisting the hair under) and guide your hair from the temples toward the low neck area. Then combine both strands into a ponytail and secure with a hair tie.

Low Side Style

To get this look, start curling your hair below the eye level and tie your hair in a low ponytail on one side, leaving a few strands out on the other side if you have a fringe or to create one. Let some curls hang loose to frame your face as well. Secure your hair with pins if needed and comb through your fringe. Use hairspray if you need to hold it in place for a long time.

Wrap Around Ponytail

This is an easy to do hairstyle that goes well with any occasion. Just put your hair up in a high ponytail, leaving a few strands out, plait them together and wrap around the root of your ponytail. Aim for thin pieces of hair. You can add this look to any of the styles mentioned above as well.

Being short on time doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your style, especially when it comes to your hair. Just try one of these hairstyles to instantly go from blah to fab in no time!