30 So-Pretty (and Non-Boring) Ponytails to Try This Summer

Right now we’re knee-deep in summer—and if you’re anything like us, the thought of enduring about two more months of oily skin and frizzy, angry hair has us on the edge of a full-blown panic attack (we’re dramatic, sorry ’bout it). And despite our many, many prayers, the warmth and humidity isn’t going away anytime soon—so we’re adapting our go-to beauty looks to be 100 percent warm-weather friendly for the rest of summer. And for us, that means no more hairstyles that leave our necks dripping in sweat.

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Yep, we’re going for all the ponytails. But don’t worry: We’re not suggesting you tie your hair into a basic, blah ponytail everyday until fall. Because after combing through the most inspo-worthy of street style, we’ve found the prettiest, coolest ponytail styles to attempt this summer. From sleek, ribbon-tied looks and messy side ponies, we’ve rounded up 30 ponytails that are incredibly easy to copy, and anything but boring. These styles work perfect for the hot summer months, but they’re so pretty they’ll look good all year ’round.