Whether your hair is long, short, straight, or curly, it's easy to fall into a routine when it comes to daily styling. For example, I have long, straight hair, and while I'm fortunate to have multiple hairstyle options at my fingertips—plaits, waves, ponytails, buns—I almost always opt to either wear it loose or I throw it up and pin it back with a claw clip to keep it out of my face.
In an effort to mix things up and experiment with new hairstyles this year, I've been challenging myself to try out some more creative options. First up, pigtail hairstyles... The humble pigtail is often overlooked, but it's a much more fun take on a ponytail, works for nearly all lengths of hair, and allows you to utilise some cute hair accessories. Pigtails are wearable, versatile, and depending on how you style them, can be polished, sporty, glam, preppy, polished, or low-key. So many options. They're also very easy to do, so if you're low maintenance when it comes to your hair, pigtail hairstyles are a great way to add extra interest with minimal effort required.
These slicked back wavy pigtails are a classic way to wear this hairstyle.
From high pigtails to low pigtails, plaited pigtails, and pigtail buns, here are the pigtail hairstyles I've bookmarked for styling inspiration.
The Best Pigtail Hairstyles:
We love this fun way of styling braids in pigtails while incorporating summer 2023's biggest hair accessory—ribbons.
Alyssa keeps her pigtails modern and edgy by pairing them with her signature micro-fringe.
High pigtails with waves and accessories? Lizzo's look ticks all the boxes.
Want maximum results with minimal effort? Recreate this look—loosely plaited pigtails with ribbon ties.
If you have short, curly hair, try out this micro-bun pigtail hairstyle.
Micro-pigtails are a fun way to experiment with this style—even more so when you incorporate plaits and ribbons à la Hailey Bieber.
We love how Lelet have incorporated chunky hairties into this plaited pigtail hairstyle. The rope texture is a chic alternative to a classic ribbon.
These low, plaited pigtails are easy to do and are a great way to add interest to straight hair. Use clear hairties for a seamless effect.
We love how Michelle has braided her pigtails into French plaits for a volumised effect which really makes her hair colour pop.
To replicate this glamorous style, use a smoothing serum to slick back your hair so that there's not a hair out of place.
The Best Products for Pigtail Hairstyles:
Available in a wide array of shades that match different hair colours, these silk scrunchies are a discreet way to tie pigtails—and are kind to hair in the process.
This lightweight hair serum is perfect for smoothing frizz and flyaways if you want a sleek effect.
If you want to keep volume and texture in the lengths of your pigtails, be sure to brush back hair from the scalp to make them stand out. Manta's hairbrushes are perfect for smoothing back hair without causing frizz.
If your hair is fine or thin and lacks volume and texture, this handy spray simultaneously adds both.
To make curls stand out and to keep them looking shiny and fresh, style your pigtails using this bestselling curl creme.
Invisibobbles are totally clear and super strong, so they're ideal for styling long, heavy hair into high pigtails.
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