Ponytail Hairstyles With Extensions: 6 Easy Looks

One ponytail piece can give you far more than one look. These ponytail hairstyles with extensions are quick to do, easy to repeat, and suited to everything from the office to a night out. Each takes only a few minutes once the piece is on.

Ponytail hairstyles with extensions start with a secure base

Every style looks better when the base is secure and hidden. Gather your own hair where you want the ponytail to sit, and fasten it with a comfortable elastic. Then attach the piece and wrap the concealing section around the join.

Tail Couture is 18 inches long and falls to the lower shoulder blades. Our guide to the clip-in ponytail extension covers placement and blending in detail. With that step done, you can style freely. Better still, these ponytail hairstyles with extensions need no special tools beyond a brush, a few pins and, for some looks, a heat tool.

1. The sleek high ponytail

This is the classic. Smooth your hair back, set the ponytail high on the crown, and run a low-heat flat iron down the length. A touch of smoothing serum controls flyaways. It reads sharp, polished and confident, and it works for meetings as well as workouts.

2. The low, polished pony

Set the ponytail at the nape for a softer shape. Leave a few thin strands at the front to frame the face, and tuck the rest behind your ears. As a result, the look feels relaxed but put together. It is especially pretty with a side part.

3. Soft waves for date night

Tail Couture is heat-styleable, so a curling iron is fine at a low-to-medium setting. Wrap sections around the barrel, hold for a few seconds, and let them cool. Then brush the waves out gently with your fingers. Curl your own hair at the same time, so both textures match.

4. The half-up, half-down style

Clip your top section back, then add the piece below it. Your own hair covers the base, and the extension adds length and body to the lower half. It is an easy choice for brunch or a weekend out, and it keeps hair off your face.

5. A simple braided ponytail

Divide the ponytail into three sections and braid it loosely. Secure the end with a small elastic, and pull the edges gently for a fuller look. A braid gives the style texture without any heat. Moreover, it holds up well through a busy day.

6. The wrapped pony with a twist

For a dressed-up version, take a thin section of your own hair and wrap it around the base. Pin the end underneath. This hides the join even further, and it adds a polished detail for weddings and events.

Tips for natural-looking ponytail hairstyles with extensions

A few habits help every style look natural. Compare the shade with your own hair in daylight before you commit. Match the texture, too, by curling or smoothing both together. Keep heat low or medium, as the American Academy of Dermatology’s advice on hair styling suggests. Give your own hair a break from tight ponytails now and then.

Mix and match the six looks through the week, and the same piece will feel new each day. Switching the height, the texture and the finishing detail changes the whole mood. You can also move from a daytime style to an evening one in minutes, simply by adding waves or a wrap.

When you take the piece out, brush it from the ends up and store it on its band. Good care keeps it smooth for many wears.

Ready to style your own?

With these ponytail hairstyles with extensions, one piece can fill a whole week of looks. Browse our Tail Couture ponytail extensions to find a shade that suits you. Shades are limited to what is in stock, and they are 30% off while stock lasts.