14+ Trendy Pigtail Hairstyles You’ll Be Obsessed With

Pigtail hairstyles always make a look feel a little more fun. They have this cute, playful energy, but depending on how you style them, they can also feel really polished and effortless. I honestly love hairstyles like that because they do a lot without feeling too done, and pigtails are one of those looks I keep coming back to when I want something that feels fresh and a little different.

Lately, I have been really into hairstyles that feel easy, pretty, and actually wearable, and pigtails fit into that so well. You can keep them soft and simple, make them a little sleeker, or dress them up with waves, bows, braids, or face-framing pieces depending on the vibe you want. If you need ideas that feel current and super cute, I pulled together 14+ pigtail hairstyles you need to see.

Classic high pigtails

Okay please look at this first one. I think it is so crazy how a simple style can instantly make you look so incredibly high-fashion and snatched. You literally cannot go wrong with this basic shape. I love how it lifts your face and gives you that instant youthful energy. You just pair this with some oversized sunglasses and a cool leather jacket, and you are totally ready for the day.

Low twin ponytails

You have to get the proportions right when you wear these. Because they sit so low at the nape of the neck, styling them with a super baggy, relaxed sweater just balances the entire silhouette so perfectly. You just throw on a basic white tee and you look like you belong on a street style blog. I am totally buying some wider jeans just to recreate this exact aesthetic for my weekend errands.

Braided pigtails with ribbons

This is exactly the energy I am trying to bring to my life this year. Taking totally boring plaits and making them look coquette is my ultimate goal. The contrast between dark hair and pastel ribbons is just genius and looks so delicate.

I actually have to tell you guys about a massive hair fail I had recently. Last Tuesday, I was walking downtown to meet a friend for lunch. I spent like forty-five minutes tying tiny little silk ribbons into my hair because I wanted to look super aesthetic for Instagram. Well, it was incredibly windy that afternoon. A huge gust of wind literally whipped one of the pink ribbons right off my head and it landed directly into someone’s half-eaten hotdog on the sidewalk! I had to awkwardly pick it up with two fingers while the guy just stared at me in total shock. It was so humiliating, honestly. From that exact moment, I vowed to double knot every single accessory I put in my hair. If a cute ribbon cannot handle a slightly windy sidewalk, it has absolutely no place in my closet anymore.

Curly twin tails

I was always so scared of wearing lots of volume because I thought it would look too messy for a daily look. But letting your natural texture shine through in this style is such a clever hack. It grounds the outfit and keeps you from looking too overly styled and stiff. You guys have to try this the next time you go out for a casual weekend brunch with your girls.

Sleek straight pigtails

If there is one thing you take away from this entire blog post, please let it be this exact formula. A sleek look is literally just elevated everyday hair. You can be wearing the oldest, most faded sweatpants you own, but if you put your hair up like this with some good gel, you look totally intentional and expensive.

Messy textured pigtails

When the weather is super unpredictable, this is the exact vibe you need. A little bit of texture spray paired with casual layers is just flawless. It is so easy to just throw up and run out the door without looking in the mirror twice.

Bubble braid twin ponytails

This style is everywhere right now and I am so here for it.

Half-up double ponytails

This is my absolute favorite way to style anything remotely boring. You just take the top half of your hair and secure it tightly. It keeps the hair out of your face but still gives you that long, flowing aesthetic in the back that looks so feminine.

I went back to the reservation for a family dinner recently, and it really opened my eyes about how much I overcomplicate my beauty routine. I tried to do this crazy elaborate woven style with heavy extensions just to look cute for my relatives. The beads I used were so incredibly heavy that they gave me a massive headache within five minutes of getting out of the car. I was walking around wincing every single time I turned my head to talk to someone. My auntie just laughed at me, went straight into her bathroom, and handed me two plain black hair ties. She told me to stop trying so hard and just tie it up simple. I took the heavy extensions out and it was like a literal religious experience. I spent the rest of the evening chasing my little nieces around the yard and eating frybread without pain.

Twisted pigtail style

Twists are literally everywhere right now. Twisting the sections instead of braiding them is such a good look and takes half the time to do in the morning.

Voluminous retro twin tails

This takes the whole aesthetic and makes it perfect for a slightly nicer daytime event. Big, bouncy hair gives off very romantic, vintage energy and I am totally obsessed with it. You just add some chunky turquoise jewelry and you look totally expensive and put together.

Side-parted pigtails

I love a deep side part. It is just the most comfortable way to still look fashionable without using any brain power. Sweeping the hair to one side makes the outfit look so much sleeker and city-ready. I want to look like I spend my mornings grabbing artisanal coffee before heading to an art gallery.

Mini braided accent pigtails

We are totally embracing the tiny braid aesthetic this year. Adding just two small braids near your face frames your features so perfectly. It screams effortless relaxation and is so incredibly easy to do on unwashed hair.

I actually tried to customize my own hair accessories myself last year because I wanted to be super artsy and unique. I bought some cheap metal snap clips online and tried to superglue some traditional beadwork onto them. I thought it would be such a cool nod to my heritage to mix with these trendy pigtail hairstyles. Well, I totally messed up the glue ratio and my hand was shaking so badly.

Soft wavy twin ponytails

I am a huge fan of this soft, slightly moody vibe. Loose waves and simple ties make you look like you spend all your time reading dusty books in a beautiful old library.

Playful high pigtails with bows

Bows are the ultimate transitional piece right now. Adding a massive bow to high pigtails is my definitive go-to weekend formula. You look completely put together but you are comfy enough to just chill on the couch and watch movies all day long.