Men's ponytail hairstyles: what are they and who are they suitable for?

If earlier long hair, ponytails and pigtails were only a woman's property, today such hairstyles are actively used by many modern men. Haircuts with a ponytail, depending on the version, can make the image of a modern man more romantic, brutal and charismatic. In this article, you will find out what types of men's hairstyles with a ponytail exist and who are most suitable for such haircuts.

Each hairstyle, to one degree or another, looks better on certain men - some haircut will go well with the business style, some will give the man's image more brutality and masculinity. The factors below will help you decide if ponytail hairstyles are right for your bow.

• Everyone's attention. A man who has decided on such a hairstyle needs to know that all men's haircuts with a ponytail and long hair attract the attention of others. A man with such a haircut will always stand out in the crowd, for which you need to be prepared.

• Face type. Hair gathered in a ponytail opens up the face as much as possible, and therefore these haircuts look harmonious on men with regular, oval faces. In this case, they emphasize the correctness of facial features, make the eyes more expressive and show a beautiful, even forehead. If you have a round face, you should avoid haircuts with a ponytail - this method of styling long hair will round your facial features even more. For thin faces, their ponytail hairstyle will make them even more elongated.

• Age. A ponytail in a hairdo is a symbol of independence, masculinity and even some kind of rebellion. That is why such a hairstyle will look better on young and ambitious guys; on older men, the ponytail may look inappropriate. If we talk about adolescents and very young boys, then it is not recommended to wear a ponytail here: other children will call such a boy a “girl”, and the hairstyle itself can cause an ambiguous opinion among the teachers of the school where the teenager is studying.

• Occupation. Hairstyles with a ponytail are often chosen by eccentric and talented representatives of the stronger sex - famous athletes, actors, artists (artists, musicians) and many public figures adore wearing it. From this we can conclude that the ponytail in the hairstyle is in best harmony with men who work in the creative field and have an extraordinary view of the world.

• Hair type. Like all hairstyles, a ponytail will be easiest to do on thick hair with a soft and manageable structure, however, with the help of some secrets of cutting and styling hair with styling products, even curly, unruly and coarse hair can be styled in a ponytail. The main thing in this case is that the hair is clean, well-groomed and long - a ponytail can be made only on hair with a length of at least 10 cm. If the length of the curls is less, the man will have to grow longer hair.

• Hair color. Any hairstyle, including haircuts with a ponytail, looks more voluminous and more effective on dark hair, but with light, thick and well-groomed hair, the ponytail will also look great.

• Simple styling. In order to style a man's hairstyle with a ponytail, an ordinary comb (not massage) and a hair dryer will be enough. Such haircuts do not need to be adjusted, and the styling process itself will take no more than 5 minutes a day.From which we can conclude that the ponytail is ideal for long-haired men who do not want to spend a lot of time on daily styling.

• Practicality. Ponytail hairstyles open up the face and prevent hair from falling over the eyes and distracting attention. It is because of this that such hairstyles are ideal for men who regularly go in for sports or an active type of activity, where you need to move a lot and not be distracted by extraneous things.

It is difficult to say when exactly men's ponytail hairstyles appeared - some researchers argue that primitive and crude versions of such haircuts were worn mainly by ancient Scandinavian peoples (for example, the Vikings)... Over time, the fashion for men's braids and ponytails gradually spread to European society, where more elegant variations of such hairstyles were developed, although the popularity of men's ponytail hairstyles is increasing today.

Below will be described the most popular variations of haircuts with a ponytail.

• Fish tail Is one of the most famous, albeit underrated, ponytail hairstyles, characterized by very tightly braided knots and braids at the crown, gathered at the top of the back of the head in a small bun or ponytail. Another sign of a hairstyle is ultra-short or shaved temples and the back of the head. Unfortunately, such a haircut is not suitable for every man - hairdressers advise wearing a "fishtail" exclusively for men with a regular, oval face. In the form of a man with a round face, such a hairstyle will only further round the facial features. The obvious disadvantage of the "fishtail" is the difficulty of regularly adjusting and braiding hair on your own.

• "Mr. Boone" - the ideal option for a man's haircut for elongated curls, which allows you to open the face and completely maintain the length of the hair on the occipital lobe, sides and top. In this hairstyle, the curls from the temples and crown are combed smoothly into a bun on the upper occipital lobe. At the same time, both on the sides and on the crown, the natural volume is completely preserved. This hairstyle can be styled in a few moments - all you need is a good comb and an elastic band (or hairpin) to fix the bun at the back of the head.

• Top Knot. This hairstyle is very fashionable today and is appreciated by men of any age and profession. It assumes a short length of hair at the temples and back of the head, as well as smoothly combed back curls at the crown, gathered in a small bun at the back of the head. This hairstyle is one of the most picky about grooming.

• Ponytail. One of the simplest and most free hairstyles for long and medium hair. In the case of this hairstyle, the hair on the crown is simply combed to the back of the head, where it is fixed with an elastic band and forms a voluminous loose tail that can go down to the very shoulders. Curls from the sides and lower occipital lobe can be cut short or lowered to the shoulders.

• A braided tail (or a braided tail). This is one of the rarest variations of the ponytail hairstyle, as it requires the maximum length of curls at the top, at the back of the head and at the temples. In this hairstyle, all hair is smoothly combed and secured with an elastic band at the bottom of the nape, while the curls collected in a ponytail are braided into a voluminous braid, which usually hangs down to the very waist and is also secured with an elastic band. As already mentioned, a ponytail with a braid requires very long, well-groomed and obedient hair - only in this case, such a hairstyle will look beautiful and appropriate.

• Ponytail with shaved temples - this is extravagance, masculinity and a challenge to the whole world.As a rule, the hairstyle is characterized by shaved or ultra-short sides with a sharp transition to long and smoothly combed curls at the top of the head, which are gathered with an elastic band in a ponytail. To make such a hairstyle look as stylish and harmonious as possible, make-up artists advise not to collect hair in a too tight bun - a slight negligence will give the haircut an immediate and romantic look.

• Ponytail or bun on top of the head - this is a more radical option for a top-knot haircut, which is not suitable for all men. In this case, it is assumed that the tuft or tail is located not at the bottom or at the top of the nape, but in the middle of the crown. At the same time, the curls are usually combed from all over the head to the middle of the crown, where they are collected in a tight bun. In this case, the sides and lower part of the back of the head are shaved or cut short.

• Samurai bunch. It resembles top-knot hairstyles and "Mr. Boone", but here a bun of hair is usually placed exactly in the middle of the back of the head, and the hair is fastened not with ordinary elastic bands or hairpins, but with special Chinese sticks.

• Classic bunch. This type of haircut is more suitable for men with extra long hair or medium curls. In this case, the curls from the crown and temples are collected in one tail and wrapped in a flagellum around the very base of the tail to create a voluminous bundle. Best of all, such a beam looks best on young men or young men with an energetic character. On men who work in the business sector, this hairstyle will look somewhat strange.

As already mentioned, ponytail hairstyles are some of the most picky styling. The main secret to styling a ponytail is to know which of the options for such a haircut will suit you best. In such haircuts, you can constantly experiment with the location of the bun or tail, choosing the most suitable option for yourself.

The key rules for styling curls in a ponytail hairstyle will be discussed below.

• Any styling should be done on clean and dry hair - in the case of haircuts with long curls, you will have to visit the hairdresser regularly to get rid of split ends and brittle hair ends.
• The washed curls should not be dried with a hair dryer - from the streams of hot and dry air, the hair loses its strength and natural shine. This effect is most noticeable on long curls.
• To make your hair more manageable when combing, you can wet it a little before styling. It is not necessary to overdo it with the amount of moisture, since the curls after natural drying can take on a sloppy look.
• If we talk about styling products for styling, then to create additional volume, you should choose mousse or foam, and to give your hair a natural gloss or smoothly comb it on your head, gel or wax is best suited. Use a moderate amount of styling products or they will weigh down your hair.
• When styling, avoid placing the bun or tail too low - this option is more suitable for women, but in men's haircuts it looks extremely inappropriate and feminine.
• To fix the hair in the hairstyle, it is better to use invisible or subtle elements. Avoid using bulky accessories - they will distract attention from the entire hairstyle. Hairpins and thin dark elastic bands have proven themselves best. In addition, in a male look, bright accessories in hair rarely look good.

The simplest instructions for styling curls in a beautiful bun will look like this:

• comb clean and dry hair using a regular or massage comb;
• apply styling products to the curls - most often men treat their hair with gel, wax or varnish;
• comb the curls again to achieve more volume;
• choose a place to place the tail on the head;
• comb the hair at the crown back with a comb;
• then you should collect the hair in a tight bundle and wrap the curls around its base;
• the bundle is fixed with an elastic band or invisible hairpins.

Any men's haircut with a ponytail looks unusual and defiant, however below will be presented the most interesting and successful options for using such a haircut by different men.

• Fish tail - a rather ambiguous hairstyle for the most daring men who are not afraid to be in the spotlight. As you can see from the following photos, the main feature of such a haircut can be considered a complex weaving on the crown.

• "Mr. Boone" - an excellent hairstyle option with full preservation of the length of the curls on the entire head. This haircut makes the man's bow more spontaneous and romantic.

• Top knot - trendy haircut with short temples and elongated hair at the crown, which is gathered in a small bun at the back of the head. Pay attention to how harmoniously it looks in the bow of some men.

• Ponytail - the freest variation of a ponytail hairstyle for men who prefer to spend 2-3 minutes a day styling curls. Despite this, the haircut looks very good in the image of courageous and brutal men.

• Ponytail with a scythe - an ambiguous version of a man's hairstyle, which can give some men excessive femininity, and, on the contrary, make others more brutal. The braid here can be lowered to the shoulders or to the very waist.

Next, watch the video review of the Top Knot men's hairstyle.