Give your double pony the glow-up it’s been waiting for!
If double ponytails have been having a moment in your rotation lately, you’re definitely not alone. They’re playful, effortlessly summer-coded, and surprisingly low-pressure, the kind of style that looks intentional even on.
If double ponytails have been having a moment in your rotation lately, you’re definitely not alone. They’re playful, summer-coded, and surprisingly low-pressure, the kind of style that looks intentional even on second-day curls. But here’s the thing, the basic double pony has so much more potential than most people use. We’ve found 6 ways to take your double ponytail from simple to seriously dressy, and none of them take more than a few extra minutes. Pick your favorite and go for it!
Linking two hair ties together is the tiny trick that changes everything about this half updo. Start by tying the two elastics together before you do anything else. Create your half ponytail and secure it with one side of your double elastic. Use the other elastic for your second pony.
Once both are in place, topsy tail those ponytails and tame your hair edges for a super sleek finish. The linked elastics keep both ponies sitting at exactly the same height and tension, which is what gives this style that polished, put-together look that feels more styled than it is.
Post-tennis match? Post-workout? This restyle trick has you covered. Take your two existing ponytails and tie them together with a single elastic. Then tuck in the ends and pinch and pull until you’ve got the most effortless bun of your life sitting right at the back of your head.
It takes about thirty seconds and goes from sporty to polished faster than you can change your outfit. If you want a bit more lift and shape, this works especially well when paired with high ponytail techniques before you start combining.
Stacking is the secret here. Section off the top area of your hair and create a topsy tail pony out of it. Then grab the section directly behind the first one and do the same thing. Now combine both flipped ponytails into one.
What happens next is kind of satisfying: the double topsy tail adds serious volume and bounce that a single ponytail just can’t replicate on its own. Repeat the whole thing on the other side, and you’ve got a style with that full, layered look that photograph really well.
Can’t decide between a braid and a ponytail? Both win here. Pull your hair into a high ponytail first, then split it right down the middle into two sections. Braid each section all the way down to the tips and secure with small elastics.
These braided ponytails have this fancy, textured finish that looks way more complex than the steps involved. Pair them with a sleek base for something more formal, or keep the top slightly loose for a more casual, tousled vibe.
This one takes a little more patience, but the results are absolutely worth it, pinky promise. Start with a mini topsy tail pony close to the face. Then grab another section and begin twisting them together to build a rope braid texture down the length.
Tie the rest of your hair on one side into a separate ponytail and weave it through an opening in the braid. Pull at the edges gently to fluff things up and add volume. The final look falls somewhere between a braided updo and a relaxed side pony, which is exactly what makes it so interesting.
Bouncy, round, and a little bit playful, bubble ponytails are genuinely one of the most fun things you can do with pigtail-style sections. Start with two half ponytails at either side. Then, by gathering a bit more hair from the section below each pony, secure it all with another elastic.
Next, pull the remaining hair into a classic ponytail to anchor everything. Pinch and pull at each tied section to create that signature bubble effect, and keep going until you have as many rounds of volume as you want. It works on short hair, medium hair, and anything in between.
Double ponytails are such an underrated base for creative styling, and these six hacks prove it. Whether you’re starting fresh or working with yesterday’s hair, there’s a version here that suits your vibe and your schedule. Try one this week and see how much a small tweak changes the whole look.
For even more styling inspiration, test the TheRightHairstyles try-on tool to preview different looks on your own face, or get the HairHunt app (iOS, Android) for daily hair styling and coloring ideas. Your double pony era is just getting started!
