Jennifer Lopez has repeatedly proven that the most fashionable hairstyles do not have to be complicated. Of course, it helps to have naturally attractive hair, not to mention using the best stylists in the industry, but this is a large reason why Atlas the star has become a major source of hairstyle inspiration for many people because it elevates styles that are actually so elementary. She’s done it before with ruffled tops (like the 2024 Met Gala) and damp bobs (like she wore to the Schiaparelli couture show earlier this year), and she recently gave another classic style a glamorous update. While dining in Beverly Hills on Sunday, June 9, J.Lo’s medium ponytail was as eye-catching as her cutout crochet dress.
A ponytail is as timeless a hairstyle as it gets, but it’s usually considered something that can be worn in more casual situations. However, recently, the biggest beauty trendsetters have shown how to make a ponytail feel adult. For example, Natalie Portman wore a version at the Independent Spirit Awards that looked sophisticated yet youthful in a red Balmain suit. The secret lies in its central part and immense waves as well as perfectly centered placement – which gives it its characteristic wildness. J.Lo’s latest ponytail has some similarities, but with a few changes that make her version seem much more elegant.
Like Portman, Lopez opted for a mid-cut silhouette – proof that Gen Z’s influence is still growing. While it doesn’t reach down to the nape of the neck like the trendy low ponytail (worn recently by celebrities like Kerry Washington and Kim Kardashian, to name a few), it sits lower on the head than Portman’s version. What’s most noteworthy, though, is how polished and shiny J.Lo’s ponytail is. We know This is me now the star’s natural texture is quite wavy, so to achieve this effect, her stylist made sure that each stand was extremely polished. For a smoother finish, the ponytail was masked by simply twisting a piece of hair over it.
If you usually only wear your hair in a ponytail for gym sessions, trips to the beach, or other elegant moments, let this be your cue to wear one on your next exclusive evening. Following Lopez’s example, you can create a look that is both adult and fresh.
