Ponytail
Ponytail
A ponytail (/ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/) is a hairstyle in which some, most, or all of the hair on the head is pulled away from the face, gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip, or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point. It gets its name from its resemblance to the undocked tail of a horse or pony. Ponytails are most commonly gathered at the middle of the back of the head, or the base of the neck. Depending on fashions, they may also be worn at the side of the head (which is sometimes considered formal) which is worn over one ear, or on the very top of the head (allowing the hair to fall down the back or one side of the head).
Etymology
The term "ponytail" is derived from the hairstyle's visual similarity to the tail of a pony. The term was first recorded in English in the mid-18th century.
Related Terms
- Hair tie: A device used to fasten hair, including in a ponytail style.
- Hairstyle: The way in which a person's hair is cut and arranged.
- Bun (hairstyle): A hairstyle similar to a ponytail, but the hair is twisted or wrapped in a circular coil around itself, typically on top or back of the head.
- Braid: A complex structure or pattern formed by interlacing three or more strands of hair.
- Updo: A hairstyle that involves arranging the hair instead of allowing it to fall freely.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ponytail
- Wikipedia's article - Ponytail
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