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30 Stylish Ponytail Short Hairstyles to Grab the Attention of the Crowd

The ponytail hairstyles have all-time popularity among young stars. You can create ponytails in different manners. If you think that ponytail looks gorgeous only on the long length hair, then you are wrong.

You can also create an awesome ponytail on your short-length hair by combining it with other different styles. When you are styling your hair, you need to keep in mind that the style should suit your personality and the shape of your face.

The perfect style can be created by adorning your hair in several ways that you can easily manage. A simple ponytail can be looked gorgeous by adding some side braids or highlighted hair strands to it. This style should be created according to the purpose as well.

You should remember that your appearance depends on the style of your hair. So, if you want to look different in the crowd then go for easy yet stylish Ponytail Short Hairstyles to attract the attention of the crowd.

 

Edgy Hairstyle with Ponytail

The edgy hairstyle with a short ponytail at the back of your head can give you a unique and classy look. In this style, your front hair is cut in a shorter length with sharp edges.

These hair strands can give you a messy look on the front side. And you need to comb the back-side hair well and make a ponytail to get the best look. The short hair strands can give you a smart and young look.

Ponytail Short Hairstyles

 

Side Braid Ponytail 

If your hair is cut up to your shoulder, then you can create the side braid ponytail hairstyle in an easy manner.

You need to side part your hair and then create a short braid on one side. Then make a ponytail on the backside of the head to get this look. The highlighted hair strands can give you the best look in this style. This can give you a classy and messy look at the same time.

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Messy Ponytail

Women with straight and short-length hair up to the shoulder can be styled in a messy ponytail manner.

You need to side part your short hair and gather the hair in the middle of the backside of your head. Then tie a ponytail and loose the hair strands on the front side of your head. The highlighted hair strands in this style look best.

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Side Braid Short Ponytail 

The side braids are a good combination that suits the ponytails. You can create a side braid with highlighted hair strands and then create a ponytail to get the perfect style for attending a party.

This style looks perfect on the round shape face and leaves an elegant impression on your face at the same time. This style is easy to manage for a long day when you are out of your home, and your hair is cut up to the shoulder.

Ponytail Short Hairstyles

 

High Ponytail 

High ponytails on the top of the head always look great and smart when it is created perfectly. You need to gather all the hair on the top of your head and then tie it with elastic.

The hair strands of different sizes can you a messy and smart look. The sharp edges of the wavy hair in highlighted brownish color can give you an attractive and bold look.

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Dark Brunette Short Ponytail

If your hair is straight and cut up to the length of the shoulder, then the dark brunette short ponytail can be an ideal choice for you.

The short length hair should be combed well and gathered on the backside of the head to create a neat ponytail. The back brushed hair in this manner can help you to get the best look.

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Two Layered Drop Short Ponytail

Women can get a good makeover by styling their hair in a Two Layered Drop Short Ponytail. This hairstyle is not only easy to follow but also very manageable and stays comfortable for a longer time. This style on your curly hair looks perfect.

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Short Ponytail with Side Bangs

The short ponytail hairstyle with bangs on the sides can make you look modern and gorgeous at the same time. This style looks great with black color hair. You need to comb the side bangs carefully and set them free on the forehead.

The rest of the part should be gathered on the backside of the head with the slight puff in the top of the head and then create a ponytail to get the best appearance.

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Low Short Ponytail

A low short ponytail is one of the simplest hairstyles that are perfect for all ages. You can easily create a ponytail by gathering all the hair at the lower backside of the head and tying your hair with elastic as well. This style looks perfect on the black color hair which is thicker in volume.

This popular ponytail style is perfect for those who have to go out on a regular basis and keep the hair manageable at the same time.

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Loose Short Ponytail

The ponytail with a casual get-up can give you the desired look. This loosely tied short length ponytail can give you a smart and bold look. The back brushed hair strands are needed to tie with the elastic and the middle portion of the hair on your top head should be puffed slightly to get this style.

The highlighted hair strands on the backside of your head can make your style more interesting and prominent.

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Bob Haircut with High Ponytail

Women who want to get a younger and cute look should try the high ponytail on their bob hair. The front portion of the hair should be brushed backward and tied with the elastic.

The back portion of the hair should be left open. This style can give you a smart and messy look. The hair volume looks increased in this style as well.

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Sleek Looped Ponytail

Ladies who are interested in getting a sleek look can go for a looped ponytail. The black hair is needed to be combed well and gathered on the top of the head to create a neat ponytail. Then it is needed to be attached to the back lower part of the head to create this style in a perfect way.

This style is modern and smart looking. The sharp edges of the hair can make this style prominent. You can use some wet gel on your hair to get this neat look.

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Slick Side Part with Ponytail

The black and thin hair is needed to be parted from a side to create this style. Then create a ponytail on the lower backside of the head to get the simple yet gorgeous style on the short hair.

The short ponytail is easy to manage in this way. It can give you a young and sweet appearance at the same time.

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Casual Ponytail 

The casual ponytail on the top of your head can give you a smart appearance. The casually combed and back brushed front hair is needed to be tied on the top of your head. This can make your face more clean and prominent. This hairstyle is perfect to carry with western outfits.

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Ponytail with Headband

A gorgeous headband on your head looks great with a short ponytail. If your hair is cut in a short and messy manner, then you can take the back portion of the hair to create a messy and smart ponytail in an easy manner.

The front side hair should be set free on your forehead to get this style perfectly. The messy hair strands on the top of your head can help you to get a bold look as well.

Ponytail Short Hairstyles

 

Short Side Ponytail 

A side ponytail on the short hair can be managed easily. You need to gather all the hair strands on one side of the back head and then create a smart ponytail on the lower side of the back head to get this desired look.

The white hair with the loose curl on the head can give you a bold and comfortable look. You can leave the front side hair strands to get a good appearance on the front face as well.

Ponytail Short Hairstyles

 

Retro Swoop Ponytail 

The retro look can be created by styling your hair in a retro swoop ponytail with your thick hair. The ponytail on the backside of your head with all the back brushed short hair can give you a neat look.

You can make it gorgeous by covering the elastic of the ponytail with a thick hair strand and secure the strand with the hairpin to get this perfect style.

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Pull Back Hairstyle with Ponytail

The pull back hairstyle on the highlighted brown color short hair can give you a perfect smart appearance.

The straight hair is gathered loosely on the backside of the head to create this style. Then create a ponytail on the top of the head. You can hold the hair strands slightly sideward manner to get a trendy and unique look.

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Wavy Ponytail

The wavy hair is also suitable to create a modern ponytail. In this style, you need to make a ponytail on the top of the scalp and then brush the hair strands well.

The waves at the end of the ponytail can give you a classy look. This style is perfect for girls who have black and shiny hair.

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Ponytail with Ashy Blonde Hair

The ponytail on the ashy blonde color hair can make your face more prominent. This casual thick ponytail is not only trendy in style but also very perfect for all ages.

The back brushed hair is easy to manage in this style and gives you a smart yet gorgeous look.

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High Fun Ponytail

Ponytails look fun when they are high. High ponytails are known to give cheerleader vibes. So, you can try amazing ponytail short hairstyles for women.

However, you need to make sure that your hairstyle has some texture to hold on to the look.

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Cute Short Ponytail

A cute short ponytail can be very appealing to the look. The whole look comes out great with short hair. The hairstyle makes you look young and fun. You can keep it playful by adding different accessories.

sleek short hair ponytail

 

Dyed Ponytail

There are three wonderful things going about this look. First, it’s a high ponytail. Second, it carries a wavy texture. And, third, you can play with hair colors that can make your ponytail stand out in the crowd.

This is probably one of the best ponytail short hairstyles for women.

short hair ponytail with pink highlights

 

Easy-Peasy Ponytail

Upgrade your looks with a simple and easy ponytail. All you need to do is keep the ponytail low and use an elastic band to tie together as much hair as you can.

Use bobby pins to secure any extra hair to make it look more polished and less messy.

veru short blonde hair with ponytail

 

Tease-it-up half-ponytail

A Half-up ponytail looks adorable but you can make it interesting by letting some of your extra layer around your face.

The look does not look forced and gives a very fun vibe. Adding bangs to this look can make it look even more exciting.

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The undone look ponytail

A messy hairstyle can be really cool. If your vibe is casual and you want to look like you didn’t try too hard, a messy ponytail is perfect for your short hair. The look is very appealing for all sorts of occasions and very easy to manage.

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The Half-up Ponytail with Bangs

Half-up hairstyles are the epitome of cuteness. What makes them special is when this hairstyle has additional accessories like hair clips that can give it an even cuter spin. Let bangs on your forehead loose so that it looks more fun and flirty.

ponytail with short bob and bangs

 

The ‘Low’ Ponytail With Ribbon Ties

A low ponytail can be quite fun, especially when it is decorated with ribbons. This hairstyle can put hair away from distracting you and make you look stylish without trying too hard. This is a hairstyle that goes quite well with feminine outfits.

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Half bun ponytail

All you need to do is tie your hair up like a regular high ponytail but instead of leaving that hair strands loose, you twist them into a bun once using a rubber band. It’s convenient and pretty!

short ponytail for brown hair

 

The Everyday-look Ponytail

Not all ponytails are just about the appearance. Sometimes, they are about highlighting a good skin day. Tie your hair in a sleek everyday look to show the glow on your face. It complements all kinds of make-up too. 

short ponytail for blonde hair

 

FAQs

How Short Can Hair Be To Get a Ponytail?

Hair as short as 6-8 inches long can be put into a ponytail. If the hair at the front of your head reaches the back of your head with a bit of extra length, you can put it in a ponytail.

 

Can I Put a Bob in a Ponytail?

Depending on the length of your bob haircut, you may not be able to put it in a ponytail. If the hair at the front of your head does not reach it will be difficult to achieve a ponytail.

Additionally, you may be able to get your hair in a ponytail, but it may come loose again.

 

Will a Ponytail Damage Hair?

A ponytail can cause damage to your hair. If you wear your ponytail tight, especially in the same place on your head day after day, the constant friction at the same location on your hair can cause damage.

In addition, high ponytails cause more damage than ponytails closer to the nape of your neck.

 

This list of Ponytail Short Hairstyles can be a great guideline for women who want a simple yet classy way to manage their hair.

These styles are suggested by the hairdressers who know what makes your appearance perfect in the crowd.

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Samantha Thomas

Samantha Thomas is a beauty writer and certified hair colorist based in Ukraine. She has a passion for experimenting with new hair color trends and techniques. Samantha is a contributing writer for various beauty magazines and websites, where she shares her expertise and knowledge on hair coloring. She enjoys making hair coloring accessible to everyone by sharing tips and tricks through her writing. With an eye for detail and ability to create personalized hair color looks, Samantha is dedicated to the beauty industry and driven by her passion for hair coloring.