This time of the year, just about everyone I see has their hair pulled back! It’s just easier to wear it up when you’re racing to get out the door in the morning – does anyone have their routine down yet?! The 8 a.m. start time for kindergarten has totally thrown us for a loop.
But a basic ponytail can be, well, boring when you wear it day in and day out. Rather than resort to a scrunchie or banana clip (the horror!), here are 4 easy ways to jazz things up. You won’t need more than a couple of minutes to get your hair up and everyone out the door.
4 easy ponytail alternatives for moms
Knotted Pony
First, divide hair into two sections. Cross the two sections and tie tightly together. Then grab the two pieces of hair again to make a second knot.
It should feel tight and stay well. Add some hairspray and a bobby pin in the middle for added security.
Twisted Side Ponytail
First put hair into a side pony tail. Then take the longest section of hair in your pony tail and wrap it around the base. Continue wrapping the section of hair around the ponytail, until you get to the bottom or run out of hair. Secure the end with a bobby pin. Inserting it straight up into your hair helps to hide it.
Side roll pony
Grab a section of hair above the ear and roll it in toward your head. Pin the rolled side piece just behind the ear. Continue adding and rolling hair around the back of your head. Pull all hair into a side pony tail and secure with a hair tie.
Double snail buns
Divide the hair in two ponytails, one high and one low. Twist the higher ponytail into a bun and secure with bobby pins. Repeat for the lower ponytail.
What’s your favorite updo? Of course, you can always do what works for me – chop it all off! :)
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Monica says
August 22, 2017 at 9:35 pmThanks for the great idea on the side roll! I’ve been wanting to do side braids with my very long hair but I keep ending up with a weird bump at the base of my neck that I couldn’t sort out how to fix. If I do the side roll that will fix it and make it look like an even fancier ‘do! :)
Ash says
August 17, 2013 at 11:23 pmTry twisting longer hair up high like a high ponytail until its twisted around like a circle and pony tail it ya if there’s extra hair braid it arount the “bun” and pin it there, it looks almost exactly like a sock bun
Joen says
August 17, 2013 at 8:58 amI think I may be rockin the knotted pony this week!
emilie says
August 15, 2013 at 6:16 pmlove the side roll pony, it’s so cute !
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August 14, 2013 at 11:51 amVery cute pony tails. I wonder is they would be possible with shorter hair. I just cut off 10 inches.
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
August 13, 2013 at 7:40 pmI just chopped mine off this weekend. Why do you always have to post these after I commit to short hair again?! ;)
Silvergirl says
August 13, 2013 at 3:55 pmdouble snail buns is my favorite
my hair is finally getting long enough again to put in a pony tail
I have never been so happy about such a little thing LOL
Brett
Susanna says
August 13, 2013 at 12:37 pmTHose are lovely–yes I am a banana clip offender I am embarrassed to admit… Will have to try these ideas :)
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August 13, 2013 at 12:23 pmI like twisted side pony!
Lori Love says
August 13, 2013 at 11:24 amThank you for a great post…I look forward to trying them all!
Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says
August 13, 2013 at 11:03 amThis couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m so tired of ponytails every day but it’s just too hot to fix my hair. These are great alternatives!
Gloria says
August 13, 2013 at 10:49 amAll of these ideas are so lovely (and doable!). I’ll definitely be trying the side roll pony!
Becca says
August 13, 2013 at 10:31 amThese are all so cute! I’m usually running late in the morning, so I usually opt for just a classic ponytail. I’ll have to try some of these out!
-Becca
Ladyface Blog
Jen says
August 13, 2013 at 8:40 amI love the side roll pony. I’ll have to try it!