Ponytails are the most versatile and widely worn hairstyles! Here's how you can dress up a simple ponytail to give you a new look. Wash your hair and blow-dry them with a hair dyer. Tie your hair up at the desired height with a band. Braid your hair in certain areas of the pony and secure the same with colored bands. This will add an element of interest to your ponytail! Check out the following images to get some more ideas for ponytails that look stylish as well as smart. Elegant and Easy Hair Buns Hair buns are a great option for medium lengths as well as long hair. Here are some steps to make a double bun. Begin this easy to do hairstyle by parting your hair from above your left ear and let it go all the way to the right ear. This will give you two sections of your hair. Use a band to secure the upper section of the hair. You can even roll the hair and secure it with pins. Use the same steps for the other section of your hair. Ensure both the buns are in line with each other. For more ideas on simple buns, check out the following images:- Easy Hairstyle for Long Hair First, smoothen the hair and straighten the same if hair is too curly. Now, you would need to part the hair diagonally, from the temple to the nape of the neck. Secure the top section of your hair with a small band. Let the rest of the hair remain free. Then, twist the ponytail in a clockwise direction. Secure it firmly into a bun with the help of some pins. Backcomb the rest of the hair and leave it loose so that it has the sweeping effect! Here are some more ideas on how you can quickly style those long tresses:- Easy French Braids French braids would require care while doing the hairstyle. You can even innovate and try new steps apart from the basic ones given below. First, begin with a small and thin ponytail and tie it at the top of your head. This would also depend upon the height you wish to begin the braid from. Then braid the hair in small and even sections. You would need to add more strands of hair from the left and right side as you begin the French braid. The thickness of the braid would depend upon the amount of hair you add in the braid with each section. You can even wear two braids on the sides of the head. Short and Spiky Look Short hair is relatively easy to style at home! Here's a tip you will find handy - Dry your damp hair with a dryer and please note you lift the sections of hair as you dry the strands. In order to make your short hairstyles last longer, use a high quality gel and rub this through your hair. Once your hair dries, you need to backcomb the sections, which will help to add volume to the hair. Rub some wax on the palms of your hand and brush it gently over the hair. This will help to add more definition to the entire hairstyle. Check out the following images to get some ideas on how to style short, spiky hair. These tips for easy hairdos are sure to help you try something new and quick on your own! Have fun dressing up your tresses and enjoy the compliments your 'handicraft' earns you on social events!