Trend Watch: Red Carpet Ponytails

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Kate Beckinsale

By adding height in the font and glossy curls in the back, the actress' ponytail looks evening-appropriate.

Try it tip: Wash your hair the day before you attempt this look, since squeaky clean strands can be too slippery to style.

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Reese Witherspoon

The actress wore her hair in a voluminous '60s-inspired high ponytail at this year's Academy Awards.

Try it tip: Fake the look of a full-bodied ponytail with clip-in extensions.

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Sofia Vergara

The Modern Family star goes for a bombshell look by pairing her pony with a bump at the crown and face-framing pieces.

Try it tip: Tease a small section of hair at the crown before pulling your hair into a mid-height ponytail.

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Kim Kardashian

The reality TV star also works a retro-inspired style with her bumped-up ponytail and center-parted bangs.

Try it tip: Tease the top section of your hair to create volume and keep the sides sleek.

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Lea Michele

The Glee star's simple, slicked-back ponytail compliments the high neckline on her dress and shows off her stunning eye makeup.

Try it tip: Apply a shine-enhancing smoothing cream or gel before blow-drying hair straight and pulling back into a tight pony.

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Eva Mendes

The star kept her hair simple at this year's Critic's Choice Awards with a side-parted low ponytail.

Try it tip: Blow-dry hair with a large round brush to create fullness before pulling hair back.

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Ashley Tisdale

The Hellcats actress sports a sleek, side-parted ponytail, keeping the focus on her bold ruby red lips.

Try it tip: Mist shine spray on a clean toothbrush and use it to smooth down flyaways.

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Amanda Seyfried

The Red Riding Hood star combined a loose ponytail with a low twisted knot.

Try it tip: Use a 3-barrel waver iron to get a modern crimped texture.