A French braid ponytail may conjure up images of elementary school days, but the modern iterations are anything but juvenile. When you want to wear a fuss-free updo, but grow bored easily of simple styles, a braided option is an ideal look for you. Whether you are blonde or brunette with curly or straight hair, we have a hairdo in our gallery of 30 pictures below to motivate you and guide in spicing your style up.
#17: Fiercely Braided to Perfection
This braid ponytail is not for the faint of heart. Tight cornrow-style braids at the temples with a perfectly straight high ponytail make for a fabulously confident style. Not too formal, this look can take you anywhere, from a super fun day to a sexy night out.