Beat the heat with 13 elevated ponytail styles for summer

This summer, keep your hair looking effortlessly chic with these 13 elevated ponytail styles.

From tousled to braided, find your perfect locks look

Forget the days of a plain, scrunchie-secured ponytail – there are so many ways to style your hair for the warmer months. Whether you're after a retro, bohemian, or polished look, we've got you covered with these versatile and on-trend ponytail ideas.

Texture and hold are key to making your ponytail last all day. Andreas Wild, hairstylist at Larry King Notting Hill, recommends prepping your hair with a texturizing spray like Larry King's Ride or Die, then securing it with a hair tie featuring hooks at either end for added tension.

Placement is also crucial. Wild notes that a high ponytail feels youthful, a mid-height ponytail is effortless and versatile, and a low ponytail often looks fashion-forward. So decide before you begin where you want your ponytail to sit – on the crown, at the nape, or somewhere in between.