Gossip Girl-inspired Ponytail

Michelle Kramer
by Michelle Kramer
2 Materials
$2
3 Minutes
Easy

Hi everyone. Today, I’m going to show you how to do the iconic Serena van der Woodsen ponytail from Gossip Girl. Let’s get into it.

Tools and materials:

  • Hair tie
  • Bobby pin
Wrapping hair tie

1. Wrap the hair tie once

Pull your hair back as if you’re doing a regular mid-ponytail, but only wrap the hair tie once.

Splitting ponytail

2. Split the ponytail

Split the ponytail into two and finish tying the hair tie around the top section.

Tightening ponytail

3. Tighten

Tighten the ponytail.

Pinching for volume

4. Pinch for volume

Pinch and pull at the hair around your head to create some volume on top.

Hiding hair tie

5. Hide the hair tie

Take a small piece of hair in your ponytail and wrap it around the hair tie to hide it. Pin it to secure.

Gossip Girl-inspired ponytail

Gossip Girl-inspired ponytail

Here’s the finished Gossip Girl-inspired ponytail! I love this look. It's so cute and preppy.


Let me know if you’ll try this hairstyle out in the comments section down below.


For another cute hairstyle, check out my post on how to  Spice up Your Ponytail.


Or, you might like my Half-up Fishtail Braid Tutorial.


Follow me on TikTok:    @michellekramer1 for even more awesome hairstyle ideas.


See you all next time! Bye for now.

Suggested materials:
  • Hair tie
  • Bobby pin

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