Master the GrownUp Ponytail

Do: Tina Fey

Tina Feys ponytail looks grown-up and elegant because it sits low on the back of her head. The higher the ponytail, the younger the look, so secure your ponytail at the middle of your head or lower.

Dont: Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale is a cutie pie, and thats exactly how one would describe her with this look. Her ponytail is so poofy and high, it must bounce around when she walks. Lets leave the bouncing to the 12-year-olds, shall we?

Do: Michelle Pfeiffer

The loose strands around Michelle Pfeiffers face give her hairstyle some dynamic, so she doesnt look like shes wearing just a ponytail. The volume at the top and sides of her head also make the style look more purposeful, and it frames her face nicely. Try teasing the tops and sides of your own hair to achieve this look.

Dont: Nicole Kidman

Ack! Poor Nicole, it looks like her ponytail is working overtime by giving her a facelift as well! Not only is it too high on her head, but its also slicked back tight, accentuating her hairline and tugging at her skin. Trust us, this is not the way to get rid of wrinkles it will only emphasize them more.

Do: Megan Fox

Youve been doing your own hair for years now. Show everyone youve learned a thing or two by camouflaging that unsightly hair tie, like Megan Fox does. To do this, simply take a strand from your ponytail and loop it all the way around your hair elastic, then secure with bobby pins.

Dont: Portia Di Rossi

A visible hair tie, like Portia Di Rossis, looks amateur now that you know of an easy solution to hide it, so make sure you loop before heading out the door. By following the three Ls, your ponytail will no longer be a young girls quick fix it will become a sophisticated, mature hairstyle that proves you only get better with age.