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35 Cute Messy Ponytail Hairstyles

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A messy ponytail hairstyle is perfect for your every day look or even for a special night out. The key to a messy ponytail is to embrace the imperfections. Finding easy hairstyles will not only make your life easier, but will give you an edge to your overall look.

Below we will discuss how to do a messy ponytail step by step so you can add this fancy ponytail to your weekly routine. The messy ponytail looks amazing for everyone whether you have ombre, balayage hair, long hair or even short hair. Have fun and use the tips, tricks, and pictures below to help you create your unique ponytail style.

Messy Ponytail with Short Hair

Contents

  • 1 How To Make A Messy Ponytail
    • 1.1 Messy Half Updo Ponytail
    • 1.2 Messy Low Ponytail
    • 1.3 Cute Messy Long Ponytail
  • 2 Tips For The Perfect Messy Ponytail
    • 2.1 Messy Ponytail With Bangs
  • 3 Best Hair Products For A Messy Ponytail
  • 4 Messy Ponytail Hairstyle Ideas
    • 4.1 Messy Ponytail + Braids
    • 4.2 Simple Messy High Ponytail
    • 4.3 Simple Messy Ponytail
    • 4.4 Wavy Messy Pony Hairstyle
    • 4.5 Messy Ponytail Short Hair
    • 4.6 Beautiful Messy Ponytail Hairstyle
    • 4.7 Cute Messy Ponytail Hairstyle
    • 4.8 Low Loose Messy Ponytail
    • 4.9 Medium Hair Messy Ponytail
    • 4.10 High Messy Ponytail Hair Wrap
    • 4.11 Messy Ponytail Formal
    • 4.12 How To Make A Messy Ponytail
    • 4.13 Single Braid Messy Ponytail
    • 4.14 Half Updo Messy Ponytail
    • 4.15 Knotted Messy Ponytail
    • 4.16 Braided Messy Ponytail
    • 4.17 Unique Low Messy Ponytail
    • 4.18 Messy Ponytail Bun
    • 4.19 Wrapped Messy Ponytail
    • 4.20 Low Messy Ponytail
  • 5 How To Do A Messy Ponytail

How To Make A Messy Ponytail

A messy ponytail is easier to accomplish if you have day old or extra texture to your hair. If you have fresh hair you can always loosely curl sections of your hair to give a natural wavy look.

First, gather your hair at the top of your head into the ponytail style that you are wanting. If you are wanting a half updo ponytail, side ponytail, or high ponytail, now is where you decide the final placement for your pony.

Messy Half Updo Ponytail

Messy Half Updo Ponytail

Fasten your ponytail in the desired position. The most important part of this step is to NOT worry about the small fly-away hairs! Embrace the imperfections, this will only add to your cute messy hairstyle. At this step you should also decide if you want a loose ponytail or one that is more secure.

Next, if you want to cover your elastic, do so now. Take a small piece of hair and wrap it around the ponytail elastic and fasten with small bobby pins. If you prefer, you can also use a special hair accessory to cover your elastic.

Messy Low Ponytail

Easy Messy Ponytail

If you want to add some extra messy to your ponytail style, try pulling hair lightly out of the ponytail to give it more texture throughout. Also, spraying a texture product on your ponytail ends will add some more volume and style.

Lastly, enjoy your pony! One of the best things about a messy ponytail hairstyle is that you can wear it throughout the day and do not need to worry. You can squeeze, twirl, and pull your hair all day and it will only add to the cute messy hairstyle you have created.

Cute Messy Long Ponytail

Cute Messy Long Ponytail

Tips For The Perfect Messy Ponytail

It is always easier to get that messy ponytail with dirty hair. Although, if you do not have enough volume from your hair a few sprays of dry shampoo will do the trick.

If you are choosing to do a low loose messy ponytail, try starting with a short middle part. This will allow for a more dramatic messy hairstyle. Also, to add some dramatic touch, pull out some small pieces of hair around your ponytail or wrap your hair around your elastic.

Messy Ponytail With Bangs

Messy Ponytail With Bangs

Lastly, keep it loose and leave it alone! Having your messy ponytail loose allows for the style to appear like the easy ponytail you wanted. It will be hard to do, but not touching your ponytail will allow for your hairstyle to stay and the extra whispers that come out will only add to the style.

Best Hair Products For A Messy Ponytail

When creating the perfect messy ponytail you want to start with dirty hair, but that might not be enough to get your perfect style. We have gathered the top hair styling products to help you get the perfect messy ponytail hairstyle.

PreviewProductRatingPrice
Batiste Dry Shampoo, Original, 3 Pack, 20.19 fl. oz. Batiste Dry Shampoo, Original, 3 Pack, 20.19 fl. oz. 11,524 Reviews $9.89 Buy Now
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray for Unisex, 2.2 Ounce Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray for Unisex, 2.2 Ounce 4,511 Reviews $23.00 Buy Now
Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Dry Shampoo, 7 Ounce Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Dry Shampoo, 7 Ounce 7,665 Reviews $7.24 Buy Now

If you want to take your ponytail to the next level, look below at the top accessories for your messy pony. These items will allow you to add different touches to your hairstyle and change up your ponytail daily.

PreviewProductRatingPrice
Conair Secure Hold Bobby Pins, Set of Hairpins, Black, 75 Count Conair Secure Hold Bobby Pins, Set of Hairpins, Black, 75 Count 9,098 Reviews $4.23 Buy Now
Hair Ties Ponytail Holders - 20 Pack'Tribal Black Silver White' Aztec No Crease Ouchless Elastic Styling Accessories Pony Tail Holder Ribbon Bands - By Kenz Laurenz Hair Ties Ponytail Holders - 20 Pack"Tribal Black Silver White" Aztec No Crease Ouchless Elastic... 159 Reviews $8.98 Buy Now
1907 Leather Hair Cuff, Black NHH060 1907 Leather Hair Cuff, Black NHH060 272 Reviews Buy Now

Messy Ponytail Hairstyle Ideas

We have gathered some of the best cute messy ponytail hairstyles to help give you inspiration for your own unique messy ponytail hairstyle.

Messy Ponytail + Braids

Messy Ponytail + Braids

Simple Messy High Ponytail

Simple Messy High Ponytail

Simple Messy Ponytail

Simple Messy Ponytail

Wavy Messy Pony Hairstyle

Wavy Messy Pony Hairstyle

Messy Ponytail Short Hair

Messy Ponytail Short Hair

Beautiful Messy Ponytail Hairstyle

Beautiful Messy Ponytail Hairstyle

Cute Messy Ponytail Hairstyle

Cute Messy Ponytail Hairstyle

Low Loose Messy Ponytail

Low Loose Messy Ponytail

Medium Hair Messy Ponytail

Medium Hair Messy Ponytail

High Messy Ponytail Hair Wrap

High Messy Ponytail Hair Wrap

Messy Ponytail Formal

Messy Ponytail Formal

How To Make A Messy Ponytail

How To Make A Messy Ponytail

Single Braid Messy Ponytail

Single Braid Messy Ponytail

Half Updo Messy Ponytail

Half Updo Messy Ponytail

Knotted Messy Ponytail

Knotted Messy Ponytail

Braided Messy Ponytail

Braided Messy Ponytail

Unique Low Messy Ponytail

Unique Low Messy Ponytail

Messy Ponytail Bun

Messy Ponytail Bun

Wrapped Messy Ponytail

Wrapped Messy Ponytail

Low Messy Ponytail

Low Messy Ponytail

How To Do A Messy Ponytail

If you ever need a quick guide on how to do a messy ponytail, follow these steps for an easy, cute way to style your hair!

  1. Start with dirty hair or use some dry shampoo.
  2. Create a short middle part.
  3. Tie up your ponytail.
  4. Wrap or accessorize your ponytail.
  5. Pull out pieces of hair in the front to add some style.
  6. Leave it alone!

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