Revamp Your Ponytail with a Hair Barrette

Whether you are at work or play, the ponytail is a quick and easy way to tidy up your hair. Many women choose to tie their hair back with an elastic but there is an alternative hair accessory that can not only look better but also be kinder to your hair.

Poor quality hair elastics can damage your hair, often causing unsightly split ends. Elastics can also appear a bit too childish or too casual.

If you love your ponytail but need to smarten it up for work or an evening out, a well-made hair barrette is a great grown-up alternative to an elastic band.

Here's a simple guide to creating the the look:

Brush your hair back into your favourite ponytail height

Hold the ponytail firmly with one hand

Slide your hair barrette under the full section of hair

Clip the clasp of the barrette shut

Spread your hair across the width of the barrette for a fuller effect

Pull a few tendrils of hair out around your face to softly frame your features

Tips for success:

The barrette ponytail works best at a low to mid height.

For thick hair, use a larger, arched hair barrette.

For finer hair this style creates an appearance of more volume.

Always check your profile in the mirror to see if the position of the barrette is flattering.

This style using hair barrettes can be adapted for any look, from fun and casual to boardroom sharp. For a sophisticated after dark look, a large Swarovski crystal barrette makes a glamorous ponytail. For work, choose hair barrettes in classic tortoiseshell or other rich natural colours to give your hair a clean, groomed look. Whatever hair barrette you choose, it is best to invest in a good quality one.

The French are renowned for producing a superior form of hair barrette that is extremely strong and long lasting, while hand finished edges help protect your hair from damage. You can find a superb collection of French made hair barrettes from online hair accessory boutique Stone Bridge.

Their vast range of hair barrettes means you"ll be able to find something that suits your style and fits in with the occasion you need your hair barrette for. To make it easier for you to choose the right barrette for your hair, whether it be fine or thick and curly, Stone Bridge have categorised them for you by hair texture.