How to Perfect the High Pony

Get pony-licious style like Ariana Grande and other stars.

Ariana Grande - This little lady has sparked the comeback of the high ponytail. Once an ‘80s favorite, Ari's signature ‘do has set the tone for other celebs to sport pony-licious variations. By Jazmine A. Ortiz  It's rare to catch the My Everything singer without her lush half-up, half-down style. Added extensions give her pony life!  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Ariana Grande - This little lady has sparked the comeback of the high ponytail. Once an ‘80s favorite, Ari's signature ‘do has set the tone for other celebs to sport pony-licious variations. By Jazmine A. Ortiz It's rare to catch the My Everything singer without her lush half-up, half-down style. Added extensions give her pony life! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj - Texture is what keeps the rapper's pony poppin'! To achieve this style, she smooths down the top of her mane and lets her pony run wild. Pump up your natural texture with a crimping iron and texturizing spray. (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

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Nicki Minaj - Texture is what keeps the rapper's pony poppin'! To achieve this style, she smooths down the top of her mane and lets her pony run wild. Pump up your natural texture with a crimping iron and texturizing spray. (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

Rihanna, @rihanna - Tweet: "Let's pray for peace and a swift end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict! Is there any hope?...."After causing a frenzy with her "#freepalestine" tweet (which she later deleted), Rih Rih traded in the bias for a neutral stand on the highly controversial Israeli-Palestinian war. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Christian Dior)

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Rihanna - Take a page from the ‘90s and let your baby hair take center stage like RiRi. All you need is some mega-hold gel and a fine-toothed comb (or a toothbrush). For some added texture, run a curling wand through your strands. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Christian Dior)

Iggy Azalea, @IGGYAZALEA - Tweet: "I'm in the movie business. And I'm so excited."We already knew Iggy was in the "murda bizness" but now it seems like the young Aussie rapstress might be taking it to Hollywood. Is she about to star in a new flick? Shooting a special movie-inspired video? Or is the I-G-G-Y simply teasing us with the title to a new track? #GuessWellHaveToWaitAndSee(Photo: John Parra/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Iggy Azalea - One part pompadour, one part cornrows; a pony like Iggy's is for the advanced. Here's how to do it: section off some hair at the crown, grab a can of hairspray and a comb and get to teasing. Once you've perfected your pouf, pin that back and grab a section of hair on each side of your head to braid, and pull the braids back into your ponytail. For a finished look, wrap the excess hair from your pompadour around the base of the ponytail to hide the hair band. (Photo: John Parra/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

Karrueche Tran - Another half-up, half-down style, but it's the sleek simplicity of the hairdo that keeps Kae's look flirty. Run a flat iron through your locks and use some smoothing cream to tame any frizz.  (Photo: Fitzroy/Jen Lowery / Splash News)

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Karrueche Tran - Another half-up, half-down style, but it's the sleek simplicity of the hairdo that keeps Kae's look flirty. Run a flat iron through your locks and use some smoothing cream to tame any frizz.  (Photo: Fitzroy/Jen Lowery / Splash News)

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Tika Sumpter - Here, the actress channels Madonna’s famously pin-straight, sky-high pony from her Blonde Ambition World Tour back in 1990. The key to this look is height and high-shine. Rock some hoops, too, to go with your hot new style.  (Photo: Ebony Magazine)

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Tika Sumpter - Here, the actress channels Madonna’s famously pin-straight, sky-high pony from her Blonde Ambition World Tour back in 1990. The key to this look is height and high-shine. Rock some hoops, too, to go with your hot new style. (Photo: Ebony Magazine)

Jennifer Lopez - This hairstyle is all about the body! Dry shampoo and a teasing comb will have your pony bouncing around like J.Lo and her booty. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Three Lions Entertainment)

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Jennifer Lopez - This hairstyle is all about the body! Dry shampoo and a teasing comb will have your pony bouncing around like J.Lo and her booty. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Three Lions Entertainment)

Photo By Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Three Lions Entertainment

Khloe Kardashian - Want a pony with a cool effect like the reality TV star’s? Pick up an ombre hair color kit from the drugstore and watch your pony fade from dark to light. (Photo: Khloe Kardashian via Instagram)

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Khloe Kardashian - Want a pony with a cool effect like the reality TV star’s? Pick up an ombre hair color kit from the drugstore and watch your pony fade from dark to light. (Photo: Khloe Kardashian via Instagram)

Photo By Photo: Khloe Kardashian via Instagram