It's unusual to see models in fashion magazines with their hair up; the norm is to feature long, luscious, flowing hair, but this collection of ponytail photoshoots demonstrates that it often pays to think outside the box.
This easy to do, classic hairstyle may seem simple in everyday life, but it makes a huge statement when it comes to the world of high fashion. A ponytail is most often used when the clothes are so intricate and incredible that the models' hair needs to be put up as to not distract from the clothing.
Don't confuse the ponytails in this list with a regular old ponytail that you might throw your hair into on the way to the gym. This list of 40 ponytail photoshoots is as high fashion and stylish as updos get.
40 Pretty Ponytail Photoshoots
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Dolled Up Urban Lookbooks
The Margit Brandt A11 Campaign is Youthful High Fashion
38
DIY Hairdo Helpers
The Athletic Sock Bun Accessory Creates the Perfect Big Bun
37
Abstract Extraterrestrial Fashion
Hairo Rojas' Wild Style Pictorial Breaks Avant-Garde Boundaries
36
Humongous Underwear Ads
Victoria Beckham Unveils Emporio Armani F/W 09-10
35
Whip Ponytails
Paco Peregrin's ‘Fresh' Features Tied-Up Hairstyles
34
Disneyfied Designers
Spanish Elle Disney Versions Of Fashion's Elite
33
80s Hair Bows
Milly Spring 2010 Fashion Show Featured Side Pony Tails and Lace
32
Man Ponytails
Celeb Hair Atrocities
31
Modern Metallic Designs
The Gucci Spring 2012 Collection Brings Back Italian Glamor
30
Leather-Paneled Looks
The Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 Show Puts the Focus on the Body
29
Wacky Whimsical Fashion
The Manish Arora Spring/Summer 2011 Collection is Out of This World
28
Sultry Sportswear Spreads
The MICHI Fall 2011 Collection is Sleek & Modern
27
Cinematic Monochrome Shoots
'White is Gone' by Maxime Stange for Factice Magazine is Hot and Bold
26
Florescent Fashiontorials
Pysse Holmberg Shoots an Eighties Costumed Editorial
25
‘80s Hairstyle Revivals
Louis Vuitton S/S 2009
24
Vibrant Neon Mini Dresses
Chanel Iman Leaps in ‘Short Story' for Allure April 2010
23
Matching Model Spreads
It Takes Two for 'Double Whammy' in Teen Vogue
22
Twisted 3D-Tography
Jacques Dequeker Shoots ‘Angels' for KRTL Collective
21
Pret-a-Prop Runways
Jeremy Scott Fall 2010 RTW Wearable Props Aren't Meant for the Background
20
Luxe Macabre Maquillage
The Cosmetic Looks at the Fall 2011 Gucci Show Channeled Morticia Addams
19
Rockstar Red Tresses
Chanel Iman Dons Technicolor Ponytail for October 2010 Flare
18
Vibrant Retro Fashion
The AnnaLynne McCord Nylon Spread is Absolutely Rad
17
Sleek Slicked Locks
DKNY Displays Slick Hair and Colored Lashes
16
Baby Doll Fashion
Ruby Aldridge and Martha Hunt for the Ponytail Magazine Spring 2010 Editorial
15
Two-Headed Ball Gowns
Jeremy Scott Turns The Dress World Upside Down for Fall 2010 RTW
14
Supercar Celebritorials
The Nicole Scherzinger Fabulous Magazine Editorial is Hot and Sporty
13
Side Pony Pictorials
Elle Italia February 2010 Shows Eclectic Couture
12
Fashionable Plastic Visors
US Elle March 2010 Rocks Retro Hats for Summer
11
Sky-High Ponytails
The Suno AW10 Collection Combines Chic With a Boho African Flair
10
Swinging Ponytail Hairdos
The Milla Jovovich Gotham Magazine Spread is Hair-Raising
9
Technicolor Pigtails
‘Glam & Sporty' in Vogue Italia March 2010 is Ultra-Chic
8
Tied-Up Ponytails
The Trash and Luxury Spring/Summer 2010-2011 Line is a Bit Naughty
7
Upscale Ponytail Holders
Are Di Manno's Designs The New Luxury In Hairstyles?
6
Airborne Editorials
Anja Rubik Skyrockets in Style in the Jaeger London Spring 2011 Campaign
5
Hair Lamps
Light Up Your Life With a Customizable Conversation Starter
4
Shadowy Light-Show Pictorials
The 'This is Acid' Photoshoot by Mario Godlewski is Trippy
3
Paint-Splattered Pictorials
Lyle Lodwick Covers Ponytail Spring/Summer 2010
2
Ponytail Train Art
Introducing Vladimir Gusev and the Interlocking Locks of Hair
1
Frizzy Frotogrpahy
Wendell Levi Teodoro's Wild Wigged Out Photography
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The Vice Magazine 'Li'l Dos and Don'ts' Series Recreates Eccentric Looks
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Sultry Athletic Spreads
This Sports-Themed Editorial by Photographer Akila Berjaoui is Motivating
Devilishly High Slits
The Ponytail Magazine SS 2010 Edition Will Have You Screaming for More
Sheer Flowing Fashions
The Temperley London Spring 2012 Collection is the Ultimate in Glamor
Romantic Rose-Colored Looks
The Pre-Spring 2012 Collection is Lusciously Lovely
Suggestive Food Photoshoots
The ‘Put It In Your Mouth' Series Captures Intimate Eats
Urban Warrior Photography
Darla Baker's Badass Editorial for L'Officiel Russia February 2011
Diving Damsel Photography
Take the Plunge with the Angela Boatwright ‘Suicide Practice’
Ocean-Inspired Shift Dresses
The Christopher Kane Spring 2012 Collection is Seaside Chic
Modern Monochromatic Designs
The ALC Spring 2012 Collection is Boldly Black and White
Extreme Architectural Apparel
Samantha Gradoville Dons Structured Couture for Numero China
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Abstract Extraterrestrial Fashion
Hairo Rojas' Wild Style Pictorial Breaks Avant-Garde Boundaries
Milk-Spitting Photography
Renata Raksha Captures Perfectly-Timed Moments
High Heel Hairdos
The Alto Palermo Mall Ads Feature Purchasable Hair Styles
Provocative Crochet Creations
The Mark Fast Spring 2012 Collection is Full of Body-Conscious Knits
Feisty Makeup Photography
Gloria Rios & Andrew Quesada Feed Off Each Other's Artistry
Aviator-Inspired Editorials
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Dainty Carefree Captures
Jun Tan Photographs Laid-Back Feminine Beauty Within His Shots
Avant-Garde Warrior Wear
The Manuel Albarran 'Metal Couture' Photo Series is Aggressive
Sneak Peek Fashion Snaps
Miguel Reveriego GQ Guest Gallery Shows He's the Luckiest Photog Ever
Lounging Schoolgirl Fashion
The Freja Beha Erichsen Vogue UK August 2010 Spread is Colorful
Hell-Raising Photography
Tod Seelie Captures Crazy Moments
Glowing Girltography
Nayia Govas Illuminates in Stephen M Loban's Photographs
Uptight Updos
The Raw Collection 2010 Features Beautiful Ballerina Hair
Lambent Outerwear Ensembles
The Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 Collection is Spectacular and Regal
Butterfly Masks & Tattoos
Jean-Francois Carly Shoots Ink-Covered Subjects With an Avant-Garde Edge
Medieval-Inspired Headdresses
The McQueen Fall 2011 RTW Runway Show Focuses on Hair Accessories
Sci-Fi Glitter Body Art
These 'Hunger Games'-Inspired Tattoos Are Out of This World
Body-Contorting Photography
Lukasz Wierzbowski Illuminates the Odd
Steamy Cinematic Eastern Editorials
The Dramatic Du Juan Numero China September 2011 Spread
Seductive Subway Spreads
The Vice Magazine 'Tubular Belles' Shoot is One Wild Ride
Innocent Schoolgirl Spreads
Edie Campbell by Viktor Vauthier has a Wide-Eyed Youthful Air
Floral Pattern-Clashing Fashion
'Pattern Play' in Flare May 2010 Mixes Springtime Shades
Floral-Infused Corsets
The Prabal Gurung Spring 2012 Collection Mixes Naughty and Nice
Dapper Spring Suits
The Ian Somerhalder GQ Shoot Features Colorful Menswear
Surreal Abstract Prints
Amber Isabel's Photographic Imagination Runs Wild with Emotions
Vibrant Versatile Headbands
The Little Fille Headband Designs are Feminine, Flirty & Fun
Tribal-Infused Trinkets
The Pamela Love Spring 2012 Collection is Wonderfully Western-Inspired
Rainbow-Streaked Hair
The June 2010 Flare Alana Zimmer 'Hang Ten' Editorial
Sporty Seductresses
Maryna Linchuk Vogue Germany January 2011 Spread in Tempting Tomboy Looks
Sporty Hourglass Fashion
The Victoria Beckham Spring 2012 Collection is Wearably Chic
Bitter Blue Designs
The Erdem Spring 2012 Collection is Cool and Calm
25 Examples of Amazing Hyperrealistic Artwork
From Realist Oil Paintings to Beach Babe Paintings
Pink Feather Beehives
Hanne Rutzou 2010 Collection Accents Avant-Garde Fashions With Wild Hair
Ravishing Vintage Lookbooks
The Elisabetta Franchi FW11/12 Line Exudes Urbanite Elegance
Teenage Crush Collages
The Vice Magazine 'Infatuated' Series is a Trip Down Memory Lane
Rainbow-Tinted Photography
Nicholas Anthony Martin's Pictures are Colorfully Enhanced
Palm Tree Pastels
The Jill Stuart Spring 2012 Collection is Dream-Like and Delicate
Lonely Athletic Photography
Ramell Ross Captures Private Moments in These Works
Hot Housewife Habiliments
The Jonathan Saunders Spring 2012 Collection is Retro Chic
"Self Shot" Photoshoots
Kylie Bisutti FHM UK Editorial for April 2011 Plays Photographer & Model
Street Style Ads
Garance Dore Shoots the Moschino Fall 2010 Campaign
Busily Styled Beautorials
Laura Andric by Jessica Horewood is Teeming with Texture and Color
Sweat-Tastic Spreads
The Emporio Armani Spring Summer 2011 Campaign Heats Things Up
Sporty Hipster Fashion
The Hummel SS 2011 Collection Offers Fiesty and Playful Threads
Coy Cowgirl Fashion
The Mila Kunis GQ Editorial is Hee-Haw Hot
Geometric Eye Makeup
Farzan Esfahani Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection Takes a Pop Art Spin on Fashion
High-Rise Hairdos
The Doutzen Kroes Flare Magazine September 2010 Spread is Hot
Avant-Garde Silhouettes
'Wanda Seldon' by Mariya Sabotinova Explores Shapes & Negative Space
Revealing Treatment Shoots
The Richard Kern 'Medicated' Series Exposes Various Hidden Illnesses
Lonely Traveler Photoshoots
The Gisele Bundchen Vogue Paris April 2011 Editorial is Wander-Worthy
Vibrant Neon Mini Dresses
Chanel Iman Leaps in ‘Short Story' for Allure April 2010
Birdbrained Photography
The 'Bird is the Word' is Disturbingly Beautiful
Hogwarts Cosmetics
This Hufflepuff Eye Makeup is Spellbinding
Dramatic Cosmetics Campaigns
These Tom Ford AW11 Spreads Capture Irresistible Intimacy
Erosion-Inspired Ensembles
The Jeremy Laing Spring 2012 Collection is Inspired by a Decaying Earth
Irresistible Human Raindrops
These Spoleto Italian Fast Food Ads Feed Your Fantasies
Ocular Hair Clips
'Humans Since 1982' Puts Eyes on the Back of Your Head
Sultry Skyscraper Spreads
'Spijkers en Spijkers' Ad Campaign for Fall/Winter 2010
Shadowy Summer Shoots
The Jessica Alba Harper's Bazaar Australia Fashion is Calm
60s-Inspired Celeb Campaigns
Scarlett Johansson Mango SS 2011 Campaign Brings Back Retro Style
Storybook Fashion Shoots
Arnaud de Harven's Pop Up Fashion Editorial is Cutely Childish
Hippie Kaleidoscope Shoots
Ben Rayner's Photography is Chaotically Beautiful
Bad Boy Popstar Photoshoots
The Jo Calderone by Terry Richardson Shots Show a Gritty Gaga
Classy Coral Maxis
The Derek Lam Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Comfort and Sophistication
Bright Saharan Fashion
Natasha Poly Sizzles in Vibrant Prints for Vogue Paris April 2010
Glamorous Sportswear
Lily Donaldson Vogue UK March 2011 Editorial Works Out in Sophisticated Style
Blazing Jungle Editorials
The Umno Magazine July 2010 Spread is Creating Its Own Heat Wave
Delicately Droopy Hats
The DKNY Spring 2012 Collection Celebrates the City That Never Sleeps
Bathing Cap Beauties
The Maria Rita ‘Still Waters' Photoshoot Features Stylish Swimmer
Baby Doll Fashion
Ruby Aldridge and Martha Hunt for the Ponytail Magazine Spring 2010 Editorial
Fiery Crimson Photography
Henrique Gendre Brings an Avant-Garde Element to Asian Culture
Cloudy Confection Captures
The Petite Cupcakes SS11 Campaign is Sweetly Surreal
Feather Duster Headdresses
Christina Hendricks' LA Times Magazine Editorial is Full of Headgear
Slithering Serpent Shoots
The Neil Mota Snake Editorial is Super-Sensuous
Travel Trailer Editorials
The Cobra Snake Fashion Photography Spread Brings Forth a New Light
Eccentric Folk Fashions
The Turbokolor FW11 Collection Offers High-End Farm-Worthy Styles
Avant-Garde Headdresses
The ModCloth Elegance in Orbit Headband is Unconventionally Intricate
Exotic Tribal Photography
The Eco Jungle Collection Has Quite the Wild Side
Sculptural Scalloped Minidresses
This Martha Hunt Marie Claire Italia April 2010 Editorial Sizzles
Awkward Gym Editorials
Work it Out by Philipp Jelenska Captures Competitive Spirits
Mobster Menswear Editorials
'Kings Highway' in BlackBook April 2010 Shows the Life of a Go-Getter
Inner Dialogue Photography
The Maryam Toson ‘Wants and Needs' Photo Project
Maximalist Makeup Movies
The Lernert and Sander Natural Beauty Mini Film Has a Powerful Message
Reflected Fashion Photography
The ‘Mirror' Series by Photographers Ujin Lee and Thomas
Summer-Lovin' Vampires
The Ashley Greene US Glamour Editorial for May 2011 is Peachy-Keen
Interactive Athletic Apparel Apps
The RLX iPad App Gives Your Sporty Fingers a Workout
Intertwined Leather Looks
The Altuzarra Spring 2012 Collection Makes Even Good Girls Go Bad
Luminescent Sci-Fi Clips
Star Wars Light Saber Hairclips Are Perfect For a Night Under the Galaxy
Floral Overload Fashion
Best Spring Looks in H & M Magazine Spring 2011 Shows Hot Seasonal Styles
Celeb Shadow Companions
The Ryan Gosling GQ Editorial is Playfully Dapper
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From Elizabethan Wordsmith Neck Ruffles to Feathered Collars
Sophisticated Urban Shoots
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Hair-Whipping Editorials
Marike Le Roux Flips Multiple Wigs For Stiletto Magazine
Pretty Pell-Mell Fashion
The VPL Spring 2012 Collection is Bewildering and Beautiful
Sweet & Seductive Celebritorials
Nicole Richie Appears in The Block Magazine Spring/Summer 2011
Silhouette City Photography
The Jasper James 'People and Places' Photo Shoot is Visually Dynamic
Technicolor Couture
The Multicolored Outfits at the Alexandre Herchcovitch SS11 Show are Hot
Colorful Candy Tresses
The Vogue Australia May 2011 Issue Features Multicolored Hair
Staticky Cinematic Starlet Shoots
The VS Magazine FW 2011 Covers are Gritty and Glam
Race-Based Cosmetics
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Equestrian Loving Photography
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Complexion-Matched Makeup
MAC Cosmetics Mickey Contractor Collection Celebrates Sunkissed Skin
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13 Mirrored Photoshoots
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Mutinous Menswear Editorials
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