As far as updos are concerned, the ponytail has to be one of the easiest to execute: just slick back your hair and secure it. But there are many variations on this classic 'do and all of them will give you an instant lift to your face.
You don't need super long hair to successfully pull off a ponytail as Marcia Cross shows with her sleek side part and low ponytail. Note that she is wearing larger earrings which look great with pulled-back ponytails.
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