Ponytails come in so many different shapes and sizes; they can be long, short, high, low, slick, messy or off to the side. Don’t get stuck in a ponytail rut, check out these gorgeous celeb styles for your next pony inspiration.

Emma Stone
This Brigitte Bardot-style pony is parted slightly off centre with sexy loose bangs that frame Emma's face. There’s volume at the crown and the ponytail is set high making Emma look like a true bombshell.

Emmy Rossum
Emmy wears a sleek super-high pony with a ribbon of hair wrapped around the base. This statement-making pony is not for everyone, but it’s an eye-catching number for those confident enough to wear it and even suits formal events.

Jennifer Morrison
A cool way to jazz up your everyday ponytail is to braid the front and pull it back into a low-ish pony. A braid is a great way to add detail--and charm--to your hairstyle.

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Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten’s cute, tousled low side ponytail and side swept bangs looks natural and effortless. Hair along the crown has been lifted in random sections with the end of a tail comb for a semi-messy look. This pony can be worn dressed up or down and never goes out of style.

Miranda Kerr
Miranda’s glossy ponytail is slick on the sides but maintains a lot of height at the front and crown. Her shiny straight hair is pulled into a mid-range pony, which is perfect for day or night.

Reese Witherspoon
Ponytails look awesome with bangs–just throw your hair up and go! Reese looks gorge with this simple pony and eye-grazing bangs swept slightly to the side.

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Sandra Bullock
You can’t go wrong with a slick low pony. Sandra’s hair is sleek and her subtly waved pony is pulled to the side and sits over her shoulder. This look is so sophisticated and takes no time at all.

Selena Gomez
This is a perfect casual pony if we've ever seen one! It's not too neat, not too messy and the wavy, touseled texture of her hair gives it a fresh, carefree look. Love!

Taylor Swift
Taylor's come a long way from her ringlet styles of the past; she's all grown-up with this sophisticated ponytail. We love the side-bangs and sizeable pony on her.

Jennifer Lopez
J. Lo's hair looks so shiny and gorgeous in this middle-parted, low ponytail. Her hair has been blow-dried for volume before being fastened at the nape of her neck to achieve this smooth, healthy-looking pony.

Jennifer Aniston
Forever the hairstyle trailblazer, Jen's side-bang ponytail is elegant and shows off her radiant makeup and sparkly earrings. Jen's coveted look is a no-fuss style that anyone can wear.

Angelina Jolie
Same taste in men...same taste in hair? Angie and Jen both love an elegant ponytail but Angelina's is parted in the middle instead of the side and her bangs fall loosely on her perfectly sculpted cheekbones.

Kate Beckinsale
Quite possibly the queen of the red carpet ponytail, Kate Beckinsale has perfected wearing her hair up for a formal event.

Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce can do no wrong when it come to her hair. This super slick, super long, blonde ponytail paired with her red lip and monochrome outfit is an award-winning style for an award-winning singer.

Jessica Biel
Jessica really rocks this vamped-up pony. The subtle beehive and smooth bangs combined with the dark hair and light lip creates a perfect vintage look.

Cameron Diaz
You know those ponytails that are perfectly dishevelled? Well, this is one of them. This pulled-back pony has texture but doesn't look overdone; it's your quintessentially effortless ponytail.

Nina Dobrev
Looking for a cute ponytail style? Nina's got you covered. There's something so sweet and easy-going about this pony--the messy mane and swept-aside bangs look so darling, and it's so simple to achieve, too.

Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett's slick, mid-height ponytail is a modern, sexy look for any red carpet event. We love it because it's not trying too hard and shows off her gorgeous face. The wrap-around strand finishes the look.