As someone who spent much of her formative years in the ’90s, I’m no stranger to a high pony. For those of you who were there, a conical clip might be the tool that comes to mind. And for those who missed the illustrious decade, let me fill you in on this magical accessory: It was essentially a plastic grip that you would clip over the base of your ponytail to jack up the height. (Madonna was a fan of the look during the Blond Ambition tour.) While the hair helper has gone the way of the Walkman, the towering tail is very much on trend—just ask Cara Delevingne or Jessica Alba. Even Jennifer Lopez gathered her strands high and tight for the cover of her latest single (the aptly titled “Booty”), which she released on Instagram today. To update this throwback, skip the plastic and make like Delevingne, Alba, and the models at Stine Ladefoged’s show during Copenhagen fashion week (seen below): Anchor your pony near the crown of your head and wrap a small section of hair around the elastic for a sleek and thoroughly modern finish.
