Speedy ideas to update everyone’s favourite hairstyle.

<p>When it comes to quick hairstyles that work just as well on bouncy freshly washed locks as they do on bad hair days, the ponytail rules supreme.</p><p>But other than wearing it high on a Monday, low on a Tuesday, and somewhere in the middle for the rest of the week, there&rsquo;s not a lot you can do to really mix things up, right?</p><p>Actually, wrong.</p><p>From adding plaits and braids to clever twists, we&rsquo;ve got your complete guide to revamping your ponytail. Try a new look every day of the week with these brilliant ponytail ideas...</p><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><h2>Milk maid braids</h2><p>Give your ponytail a pretty twist by adding classic milk maid braids.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.5% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BJvPNJdjsLc/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by 제이별케이 (@jbyeolk)</a> on <time datetime="2016-08-30T15:35:58+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Aug 30, 2016 at 8:35am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><h2>Wrap your base</h2><p>Hide your hair elastic by taking a section of hair from your pony, wrapping it around and pinning underneath.</p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/502925483369930446/"></a></p><h2>Criss-cross twists</h2><p>Leave two sections of hair out of your ponytail - one on either side. Once you've secured your pony, twist these sections and then cross them over each other, pinning in place on either side of your ponytail.</p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/346988346272534077/"></a></p><h2>Add some pony braids</h2><p>Once you've secured your ponytail, add in some small braids to give the lengths added interest.</p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/139259813456449633/"></a></p><h2>Finish with accessories</h2><p>Go retro by finishing your pony with a ribbon tied in a bow, or add in slides, clips or wraps to jazz things up.</p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/507077239276182525/"></a></p><h2>Add extra bounce</h2><p>If your long ponytail gets a little flat, add some extra body by loosely curling the ends with a wand. It'll help thinner hair look thicker too.</p><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/19844054587921221/"></a></p><h2>Peek-a-boo plait</h2><p>Though tricky until you've got some practice under your belt, this looks great for school, work and play. Flipping your head over to start the plait is the easiest way to begin.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:48.6% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BJzLGezjcEk/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by INSPIRATION (@avainspiration)</a> on <time datetime="2016-09-01T04:17:04+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Aug 31, 2016 at 9:17pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><p><em><strong>Feeling inspired? Get all your hair products and accessories sorted at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/dept/health-beauty/hair-care/1215431206069">Asda.com</a>.</strong></em></p><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>

7 simple ways to revamp your ponytail

By Asda Good Living,1st September 2016

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