25 Celebrity Ponytail Ideas That Are Heating Up This Summer

Who doesn't love a good ponytail? Not only is the quick and easy updo a simple way to keep hair off your neck during hot-and-sweaty Summer days, but it also has a way of instantly making you look polished and pulled together. You've probably been rocking ponytails since you were young, but this season's styles are more chic than childlike, thanks to some clever styling hacks. The effortless updo gives you an instant mini-facelift, while modern touches like cool hair accessories, sleek side parts, and added volume make the classic hairstyle feel fresh and exciting.

From Olivia Munn's ultra-low pony to Gwen Stefani's retro-inspired hairdo, click through to see how Hollywood stars are styling their ponytails this Summer.

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Cate Blanchett
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Cate Blanchett

For a modern take on a side pony, create a deep side part before securing the tail to the side like Cate Blanchett.

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Zendaya
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Zendaya

Try a braided ponytail like Zendaya's for a sleek, Summer-appropriate look.

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Madelaine Petsch
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Madelaine Petsch

Once you've secured your pony, curl your hair with a large barrel to create soft loose waves like Madelaine Petsch.

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Bella Hadid
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Bella Hadid

To make your hair look even longer than it is, place the top portion of your hair in a high pony and leave the bottom half loose like Bella Hadid.

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Karlie Kloss
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Karlie Kloss

Make a low ponytail look sleek and lustrous like Karlie Kloss's by adding a drop hair oil to your hair before styling it.

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Halsey
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Halsey

Up the glam factor by adding a embellished hair tie around the base of your ponytail like Halsey.

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Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez

Tease the top of your ponytail to add texture and volume like Jennifer Lopez.

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Hailey Baldwin
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Hailey Baldwin

The '90s are back, so why not keep your pony in place with a chic scrunchie à la Hailey Baldwin?

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Pippa Middleton
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Pippa Middleton

Take Pippa Middleton's lead and incorporate a side braid into your low pony for a stylish, preppy look.

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Mandy Moore
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Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore's sleek, parted down the middle ponytail is a sultry yet low-maintenance Summer hairstyle.

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Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian

To recreate Kim Kardashian's sleek and cohesive pony, simply wrap hair around the elastic to cover it.

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Alison Brie
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Alison Brie

For a super high ponytail like Alison Brie's, make sure the base of the pony is placed directly in the middle of the top of your head.

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Ariana Grande
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Ariana Grande

For a cool modern twist on a classic ponytail, add metal hair rings like Ariana Grande.

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Serayah
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Serayah

A pretty low ponytail with romantic curls like Serayah's will look good with any Summer ensemble.

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Jenna Coleman
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Jenna Coleman

Jenna Coleman proves there's nothing chicer than a loose ponytail held together with a pretty black ribbon.

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Olivia Munn
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Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn's hairstyle may look tousled from the front, but from the back you see it's actually a chic, messy ponytail.

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Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga

Add in hair extensions to achieve a butt-grazing ponytail like Lady Gaga's.

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Nicole Scherzinger
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Nicole Scherzinger

For a coordinated look, secure your ponytail with a barrette that perfectly matches your hair color like Nicole Scherzinger.

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Storm Reid
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Storm Reid

Take Storm Reid's cue and keep your ponytail secure with metallic bobby pins.

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Gwen Stefani
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Gwen Stefani

Use volumizing products and don't forget to curl the bottom of the tail to achieve Gwen Stefani's retro-inspired hairdo.

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Candice Huffine
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Candice Huffine

We love how Candice Huffine's pretty pony is slicked back on top, but still has voluminous, romantic curls at the bottom.

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Nicky Hilton
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Nicky Hilton

For a flattering high ponytail like Nicky Hilton's, placement it key. Draw a diagonal line up from your cheekbones. Where the line lands is where you should align the base of the pony.

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Regina King
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Regina King

If you have braids, keep them off your neck during the Summer by throwing them into a chic high ponytail like Regina King's.

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Chloe Kim
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Chloe Kim

Give your ponytail a sultry feel and let a few loose tendrils frame your face like Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim.

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Amandla Stenberg
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Amandla Stenberg

Match your hair accessories to your outfit like Amanda Stenberg did with her two-part pony.