top of page
Image_fx (17).jpg

Cornrows with a High Ponytail

Command the room with this sleek, powerful, and ultra-stylish look that combines the neatness of cornrows with the sass of a high ponytail.

A woman looking confident and stylish with her hair in sleek, intricate cornrows braided up into a dramatic high ponytail with long extensions.
Get ready to turn heads with a fierce cornrow high ponytail. Find inspiration and learn how to get this versatile, sleek, and stylish look that's perfect for any occasion.
Image_fx - 2025-08-01T120450.036.jpg
Did you know?

The high ponytail has been a symbol of youthful energy for decades. Combining it with traditional cornrows is a modern fusion that gained massive popularity through celebrity culture in the 2010s and remains a go-to look.

KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE

Benefits
  1. Face Lift Effect: The high placement snatches and lifts the facial features.


  2. Major "Wow" Factor: A dramatic and head-turning style.


  3. Versatile Ponytail: The ponytail itself can be braided, twisted, or left curly.


  4. Protective: The cornrows protect the hair on the scalp.


  5. Long-Lasting: The style holds its "wow" factor for weeks.

GALLERY

Want more hairstyle inspiration?

Unwyld's exclusive newsletter unlocks our signature "how-to" guides giving you step-by-step guidance to unlock your hairstyle. 

unwyld.com

How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle 

Tips

Ask for "cornrows braided up into a high ponytail." Show your stylist a photo and be clear on the size of the cornrows, the design (e.g., straight back, swirling), and the desired length and texture of the ponytail.

People also ask 

Question & Answer

Can a cornrow ponytail damage my edges?

Yes, if installed too tightly. This style pulls everything upward, so it is CRUCIAL that the braids are not tight, especially around the hairline. The ponytail should also not be excessively heavy.

READ THE BLOG
 

bottom of page