Brilliant 5 Minute Ponytail Ideas for Busy Moms
I don’t know about you, but I sure don’t have the time (or energy!) to spend making sure my hair is perfect. That’s why I love love love these 5 minute ponytail ideas!
Brilliantly Easy 5 Minute Ponytail Ideas
I wear my hair in a ponytail a lot, and while functional, sometimes it feels a bit boring. However, with these 5 minute ponytail tutorials you’ll learn how to dress up the most basic of updos in a jiffy!
Get ready to get gorgeous mama — without spending all day in front of the mirror!
Super Easy Ponytail Tricks Perfect for Busy Moms
This is a list of my favorite ideas from top beauty bloggers on the web. Click the links below for the full tutorial for each 5 minute ponytail idea. Be sure to bookmark this list so you can try them all!
Clockwise from top left:
Double Ponytail Trick for Longer-looking Hair – tutorial on Makeup.com
Simple Knot Ponytail – tutorial on The Beauty Department
Side French Braid Ponytail – tutorial on Missy Sue
Sleek Ponytail – tutorial on The Freckled Fox
Tousled Ponytail – tutorial on Ma Nouvelle Mode
Messy Bun with Knit Hat – tutorial on Knit’s End
Loose Twist Ponytail – tutorial on A Cup of Jo
60’s “Mod” Ponytail – tutorial on BellaMumma (not pictured)
Inverted Ponytail – tutorial on iCreativeIdeas (not pictured)
Bubble Ponytail – tutorial on Not Another Beauty Site (not pictured)
Let me know if you try any of these 5 minute ponytail ideas, or if you have any others that you love!
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