If you're in the market for a new Summer hairstyle, look no further than the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards (which air tonight at 9 p.m. ET) for inspiration. Ponytails of all lengths and sizes ruled the red carpet, with all of your favorite celebrities hitting the preparty with the coolest off-the-neck iterations. From booty-grazing waves to natural curls to sky-high knots, there was no shortage of 'tail inspo — but don't just take our word for it. Check out our favorite styles ahead, and get ready to screenshot them all to bring to your hairstylist.
The comedian hosted the night's event — but her wavy, waist-length ponytail was no joke.
The model kept it effortless and very '90s with a classic pony and two messy pieces pulled out in front.
Storm Reid pulled her natural curls into a slicked-back plait and decorated with the cutest metallic bobby pins.
While most of the ponytails on the carpet were pulled down low, Alison Brie took things all the way up with a retro, sky-high look.
Mandy Moore complemented her diamond-adorned dress with a long, ombré-hued ponytail, which celebrity stylist Ashley Streicher created using PRO Beauty Tools.
Amandla Stenberg topped her two-part pony with red ribbon galore to coordinate with her outfit.
Olivia Munn's hair may have looked tousled from the front, but it was all a facade hiding the messy ponytail in the back. Celebrity hairstylist John D carefully framed her face with shorter pieces of hair and secured the rest with a statement gold clip.
Justina Valentine pulled back her fire-engine hair into slick pony that looked equally fierce.
Halsey's classic, slick ponytail left all the attention on her gorgeous face and makeup.
The actress proved that you don't need superlong hair to rock a ponytail. She slicked her shoulder-length cut into an elegant, center-parted style.