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Ponytails

Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen proves that you don't have to have long hair to work the ponytail as she sported this choppy, textured version on the red carpet. The unkempt nature of the style is totally age-appropriate for the young actress, and is a great youthful alternative to the classic up-do. Taylor has swept her fringe and shorter layers forward to frame the face and prevent the style from being too severe, then pulled the back into a mid-height ponytail.

InStyle Tip

Run a pair of straigteners through the ends first, to ensure the style remains sleek rather than school girl. If any pieces of hair fall out when recreating this look, let them fall, it's all part of the charm.

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