In the world of hairstyling, ponytails are an essential – both because they’re easy to execute and also because they’re so easy to dress up. At Halpern’s recent runway show at London Fashion Week, for instance, models sashayed down the ramp wearing brightly-coloured, tasselled extensions resembling bouncy ponytails. While this look is very specific to the type of extensions used, hair accessories designer Ami Mane says, there are several other ways you can add an extra something to your basic ponytail, using accessories you already have at home. 

Ami Mane