Ponytails are a versatile and stylish hairstyle for black women that can be worn in a variety of ways, from sleek and sophisticated to playful and fun. Whether you’re looking for a simple and easy-to-do ponytail or something more intricate and elaborate, there are countless options to choose from. 

Beautiful Black Woman wearing a bubble ponytail style

 

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at 15 of the best ponytails for black women, ranging from classic to trendy and everything in between. Whether you’re getting ready for a special occasion or just want to switch up your everyday look, these ponytail styles are sure to inspire you. So, let’s get started!. 

1. Afrocentric Ponytails:

Hair styled with a kinky ponytail extensions as an up-do or low bun will always be chic. They are however a variety of afrocentric ponytails depending on the definition of curls present in the fro. The bigger the ponytail, the better. It screams “go big or go home”.

Beautiful black woman in an afro ponytail
 
 
Beautiful black woman in an afro ponytail
 
Beautiful black woman in an afro ponytail

Best Ponytail hairstyles for black women- All Things Savvy

2. Sleek Straight Ponytails

This happens to be one of the most popular ponytail styles. It is classy and really easy to wear. The hair is flawlessly straightened and pull back into a Ponytail with a hair wrap around its base. It’s the perfect ponytail for dinner, lunch dates or fancy parties.


Beautiful black woman in an afro ponytail

Beautiful black woman in an afro ponytail

Beautiful black woman in a sleek ponytail

Beautiful black woman in an afro ponytail

 

3. Centre Braided Ponytail

Your ponytail doesn’t have to be boring. You can spice it up by braiding the hair from top and then tying them down into a ponytail.

Black ponytail hairstyles- All Things Savvy

 

4. Interlocked Twists Ponytail

Here is yet another unique ponytail where the the top of the hair is parted into sections and each section is made to cross over another.

Black ponytail hairstyles- All Things Savvy

 

5. Braided Ponytail

The hairstyle is known for its simplicity and beauty. It consists of a ponytail that drops down and made into a simple fluffy braid.

Sleek Ponytail All Things Savvy

Sleek Ponytail All Things Savvy

Black ponytail hairstyles- All Things Savvy

Black ponytail hairstyles- All Things Savvy

 

6. Bubble Braid Ponytail

This look can be achieved by having a thread wrap the ponytail in sections from the top to the tail, giving off a bubbly look.

Bubble ponytail hairstyle for black women - All Things Savvy

 

7. Fish Tail Braid Ponytails

This has got to be an all time creative style. It is simply a  ponytail that drops down into a fish tail braid.

 

 

Fish Tail Braid Ponytails

Fish Tail Braid Ponytails

Fish Tail Braid Ponytails

8. Ponytail With Bangs

Sometimes, all you need is just a bang to make it all make sense.

Ponytail With Bangs All Things Savvy

Ponytail With Bangs All Things Savvy

PONYTAILS WITH BANGS | All Things Savvy  

 

9. French Braids Ponytail

Two French braids neatly packed into a down ponytail just makes the difference.

French Braid Ponytail | All Things Savvy

 

10. Long Curly Side Ponytail

Another cute ponytail variant with long curly hair swept to the side. Gives such a glam look

Curly Side Ponytails | All Things Savvy

Curly Side Ponytail | All Things Savvy

 

 

11. Ponytail With Crochet Hair

Crochet hair  can stylishly and confidently be incorporated into ponytails.

Crochet Ponytail Style | All Things Savvy

Crochet ponytail style | All Things Savvy

Crochet Ponytail Style | All Things Savvy

 

12. Ponytails With Locs

Dread locs into a ponytail? Count me in

Ponytails With Locs All Things Savvy

Ponytails With Locs All Things Savvy

Ponytails With Locs All Things Savvy

Ponytails With Locs All Things Savvy

 

13. Bridal Ponytails

It’s sleek, elegant, and versatile, making it the perfect choice for any bride

Bridal Ponytails All Things Savvy

Bridal Ponytails All Things Savvy

Bridal Ponytails All Things Savvy

 

14. Side Ponytails

Side Ponytails for black women All Things Savvy

Side Ponytails for black women All Things Savvy

Side Ponytails for black women All Things Savvy

15. Space Buns

15 best ponytails for black women - All Things Savvy

15 best ponytails for black women - All Things Savvy

15 best ponytails for black women - All Things Savvy

Shop Ponytails

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