Ponytail Hairstyles for All Hair Lengths

These new twists on the good old ponytail take it from default hairdo to delightfully elevated.

For Short Hair: The Spout With this length, it's difficult to fit every last hair infto an elastic—but this slightly punk look turns that into a virtue. "Little pieces sticking out give it a playful edge," says Moiz Alladina, a hairstylist in New York City who created all the ponytails in this story. To do: Blow-dry hair straight, mist with setting spray to give the style hold, slide in an elastic, then work a dab of gel  through the ends of the ponytail for texture. For a bit more polish, blow out the loose bits in front and sweep them to the side. Spray in place.