Ponytails: The Coolest Easy-To-Do Styles

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Very high ponytails can be tricky to get right as they aren't the most flattering or easy-to-wear of styles, but Poppy Delevingne pulled off an uber high and tightly-pulled pony with her chiselled bone structure.

If you feel like your pony could do with a little pimping, try Kendall's 10 second ponytail update. Stepping out at the MTV Movie Awards, she sectioned off her lengthy locks with hair ties that matched her natural hue.

With her hair still incredibly long and blonde, Beyonce worked one of our favourite hairstyles yet; a low-key, sleek ponytail that complemented her complexion and face shape.

Beyonce's ponytail was the talk of the Met Gala. It's SO HIGH. AND BLONDE. But we love it. Here's how to recreate the look.

First seen on Blake Lively, Heidi Klum's also a fan of the sectioned pony. Perfect for long haired ladies, just wrap hairbands around each section of your ponytail and hide the band with a lock of hair.

Diane Kruger wowed at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Annual Luncheon with an on-trend and fuss-free wrap-around ponytail. Proving less really is more, the actress completed her low maintenance hairstyle with soft eyes and a subtle red lip.

Lily Collins perfectly combines a side-swept ponytail with colourful gold eyes and a pink lip for an ultra fun and flirty look at The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones film photocall in Los Angeles.

Jessica Szohr looked super-sultry with her short, side-parted ponytail and kohl-rimmed eyes at the This is the End film premiere in Los Angeles.

Olivia Wilde’s shiny locks stand out in this mini-bouffant style ponytail swept back at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Annual Luncheon. This style is all about volume, while keeping her make-up look sweet and subtle, with a soft eye and nude lip.

For ponytail perfection take hair notes from Zoe Saldana and work a subtle bouffant pony. Work a gloss serum through you ponytail for extra shine.

Pulling her long brunette hair back into a loose twisted side-ponytail, Hailee Steinfeld showcased the perfect party hairstyle at the MaxMara Face Of the Future Awards 2013. We love her statement red pout too! */ */

Miranda Kerr touched down at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport in immaculate style. Adding a polished finish to her floral printed shirt and skinny jeans combo, the model completed her look with a uber-sleek glossy ponytail and tomato red lips.

Sienna Miller proved the power of the ponytail for a special screening of her new movie, Just Like A Women. Looking effortlessly glamorous the actress teamed kohl-rimmed eyes and nude lips with a fuss-free ponytail complete with eye-grazing fringe. J'adore!

Just when we thought we'd seen just about every type of ponytail possible, the stunning Alessandra Ambrosio hits the red carpet at Cannes 2013, with this wow-worthy style. Sectioning layered with kirby grips and then tying hair back into a midi ponytail, the model teased out tresses at the front to soften the look.

Amping up the high octane glam for Cannes 2013, Olivia Palermo nailed this super chic, uber glossy high ponytail.

A huge fan of the ponytail trend, Taylor Swift was back styling her long blonde locks into her favourite fuss-free style. This time the singer added interest to her classic hairstyle with height at the crown and wrapping her hair around the elastic.

Proving ponytails are not just for daytime, Eva Longoria went all out for glamour at Cannes Film Festival with a simple but chic classic version.

Going all out to wow at Cannes Film Festival 20123, Nicole Kidman added a modern vibe to her 1950s inspired outfit with a sleek futuristic ponytail.

Ashlee Simpson put a glamorous spin on a traditional ponytail by styling her blonde hair in a loose, bouffant hairstyle.

Selena Gomez added an understated finish to her red carpet style at The Billboard Awards 2013 with a wrap around ponytail

Styling her long blonde locks into a sectioned ponytail, Blake Lively added a fun vibe to her dramatic Gucci gown. We adore!

Huge fan of the wrap-around ponytail, Kate Bosworth worked a sleek version for the Black Rock film premiere in LA.

Queen of sleek ponytail hairstyles, Victoria Beckham was back sporting a perfectly polished pony out in London.

Going for effortless red carpet glamour, Jennifer Aniston teamed a Dior Spring 2013 tuxedo-style bustier and shorts with a playful wrap-around ponytail at the film premiere of Call Me Crazy: A Five Film in LA. Adding extra interest to her fuss-free hairstyle, Jen completed her look with a side-swept fringe and extra height at the crown.

Mastering the art of the effortlessly glamorous ponytail, Sienna Miller worked a textured ponytail with aplomb on the streets of New York. Team with a slick or red lipstick for an understated evening look.

Luxe up the simple pony a la Taylor Swift with plenty of shine serum, keeping the crown gorgeously glossy and the tail poker straight.

Olga Kurylenko worked an office-friendly look at the Oblivion photocall in Austria, teaming a simple deep v-neck silk blouse with high waist cigarette pants and a bouncy ponytail hairstyle.

The victory roll was given a modern makeover by Olga Kurylenko at the London premiere of Oblivion with the actress sweeping her hair back into a sleek ponytail.

Victoria Beckham perfected understated glamour with a ‘60s bouffant ponytail and glossy make-up at the Spice Girls Viva Forever musical launch. We love!

Completing her polished Park Avenue look, Leighton Meester teamed her Jason Wu dress with a knotted ponytail hairstyle on the Gossip Girl set.

Kate Beckinsale teamed a nude Christian Dior dress with her ombre curls pulled back into a bouncy ponytail hairstyle at the Total Recall photocall in LA. Statement earrings add extra luxe to her red carpet look.

Going for effortless red carpet glamour, Cat Deeley worked a sleek wrap-around ponytail hairstyle with hot pink lips at a star-studded VIP event in LA.

Zooey Deschanel added just the right amount of retro glamour to her Dolce & Gabbana tea dress with a playful ‘50s ponytail.

Take hair notes from Victoria Beckham and wrap hair around your elastic to add interest and fun to a classic ponytail hairstyle.

Kate Beckinsale gave a masterclass in how to work the ponytail hair trend if you’ve got curly or wavy hair with her tousled style.

Nailing off-duty dressing, Jessica Alba worked a high tousled ponytail while out shopping in LA. Sunglasses and subtle pink lippy gave her look just the right amount of glamour.

No one does poker-straight tresses better than Gwyneth Paltrow and the stunning actress stole the show at the Oscars 2012 with her glossy tresses tamed into a low pony. Do try this at home!

Victoria Beckham's been loving her playful ponytails lately and her volumised take on the look for a glamorous awards ceremony is our favourite yet!

Reese Witherspoon added beachy waves to her neat ponytail, bringing them to the front in a soft side-swept fringe.

Showing off her killer cheekbones, model Miranda Kerr worked a super high ponytail with added texture at the crown, set off against her gorgeous ruby red lips.

Chic to perfection even in her downtime, Jessica Alba looked super cool with her high pony and mint green Wayfarers.

Complementing her gorgeous gown, Jennifer Lopez worked a low glossy pony with a sleek curled tail for her red carpet appearance. We love her berry-hued lips too!

Working the red carpet ponytail, Eva Longoria wore hers high and super glossy - to really show off her stunning cheekbones.

Charlize Theron does grown-up ponies to perfection. We love her playful volumised pony - perfect for showing off the neckline of her dress.

Taming her tresses into a super sleek minimalist ponytail, Beyonce is clearly taking hairstyling notes from celeb BFF Gwyneth Paltrow. We love this look!

For the ultimate easy-to-try pony, take style notes from actress Elizabeth Olsen who wore her casual side-swept plaited take on the trend for a glamorous party. We love it!

Charlize Theron made her volumised ponytail red carpet appropriate with a vibrant pop of crimson lippy.

The ultimate Tomboy, Kristen Stewart downplayed the sexiness of her Marios Schwab dress with a tousled ponytail that rested on one shoulder.

Former X Factor songstress Alexandra Burke styled her super-shiny tresses in tonged waves before sweeping them into a casual side ponytail.

For the MTV Europe Music Awards Disney princess Selena Gomez matched her lacy Marchesa confection with a perfectly-textured side pony.

Kate Middleton shows us how to wear the perfect half pony, soft and sleek at the crown- but not overdone, while gentle column curls fall at the ends and are gently draped over the shoulders. The key to this look is not to over-use products, but to keep hair's natural shine.

InStyle's September cover star Freida Pinto does the more grown-up, ladylike ponytail, with a sharp side-parting and low, nape of neck fastening.

Our go-to celeb for inspirational 'dos, Diane Kruger puts a whole new take on the plaited pony. Twisting, plaiting and braiding her side pony, Diane teased out strands to create a more undone look. This is a must-try style!

Working her hair into her outfit, Rose Byrne balances her side-swept fringe with a side pony, rested gently on one-shoulder. Subtle volume on the crown gives it a retro-edge.

Showing how the ponytail can work for even the most glamorous of occasions, Julianne Moore wears hers textured at the crown - with deliberate comb-lines left in - and sleek at the tail.

With not a hair out of place, Kim Kardashian's ultra high ponytail has a fabulously luxe mirror-shine finish.

Fabulously 50s in style, this ponytail and side-swept fringe combo from Taylor Swift is a hot look for the new season. With a full, wavy tail and soft face framing sections, it's an easy to recreate look - just add a cute ribbon hair-tie.

One of the more daring ponytails we've seen lately, Olivia Wilde makes it work by keeping the rest of her look low-key. With a fringe framing her face, the ponytail is then sectioned off with hairbands and then teased out to give this incredible flowing effect. You have to try this one at home - it's not as hard as it looks!

Going for extra height at the crown, this sizzling high octane pony from Lea Michele just requires a little backcombing of the top-section a mid-height pony, and then plenty of hairspray to hold in place.

Mastering the art of the boho pony, Sienna Miller always opts for the more undone 'do with a more laid-back, mussed-up, textured look. Finishing with a slick of red lippy gives it an understated glamour.

Balancing out the pony with the front section of her hair, Angelina Jolie does a softer, more vintage-inspired look, using the natural texture of her lustrous locks to create volume, while the front tresses are gently waves to frame her face.

A pre-blonde Cheryl Cole wore this sleek minimal pony for her red carpet appearance at Cannes, with a slick statement side-parting at the front balanced out by a subtle lift of volume at the crown, teamed with the hair wrapped tie tail.

Working a more vintage vixen volumous pony with controlled tail waves, Penelope Cruz uses the natural bounce of her lustrous locks at the crown for added height, while curls are added to the ends to give it that ultra glam finish. Use plenty of shine serum for this look.

Super sleek and minimalist modern, Leighton Meester shows us how to wear the pony ultra glossed at the crown with a neat column tail. Statement earrings add extra luxe to the look.

Super slick and sharply side-parted, before Dianna Agron bobbed her hair, this 90s style pony had us all reaching for the hair straightners. Requiring poker-straight tresses, hair is smoothed and given a mirror shine finish, while the ponytail falls in flawless lines.

It's all about untamed texture with Eva Mendes' gorgeous 'do. Working with her enviably thick and lustrous tresses, waved hair from the crown is pulled loosely into a low pony, with waves cascading down into a glamorous neck adornment - perfect for a backless dress.

Olivia Palermo works the pony-bun, tucking hair up into a high knot but leaving enough out, for a controlled tail. Simple pearl earrings add easy elegance to the look.

Flirty and fun, Selena Gomez wears her pony low and to the side with a softer parting and gentle curls in the tail. Draping her hair over one shoulder makes it a great adornment to a strapless dress.

Rihanna shows us how to style super curly hair, wearing hers in an ultra high pony, with the frothy curls cascading down, with a few strands teased out at the front to soften the look. We love this!

Nicole Richie does this season's ultra sleek, swinging 60s pony with a super high top, falling in a flawlessly long tail.