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Lahore and Karachi are usually very hot and humid during the days, with evenings becoming cooler in the month of October. So when it comes to weddings and dinner parties, hair is less of a burden for women because blow-dries don’t frizz up due to humidity. But days are still hot, which means we still need to style our hair for work. While ponytails aren’t the first things that come to mind when you’re thinking about fashionable hairstyles, appearances at Fashion Weeks this year are proving that simple, fuss-free hair is the way to go now. Instep rounds up six designers who chose fashionable ponytails for the runway.

Christian Dior

Guido Palau combined two hot trends for Christian Dior to bring this chic look: the choker and the ponytail. This look was created by tying a grosgrain ribbon around the model’s neck and then using the same ribbon to tie the hair at the back. This style can be executed very easily and can be customized with each outfit, using different coloured ribbons for different ensembles. However, it would be wise to sport this hairstyle for short durations as the ribbon around the neck can become quite tiresome.

JW Anderson

While this looks a lot similar to the classic braid, rest assured, it’s actually much simpler. For those of us who cannot tie a classic braid, this rope-like style created by Anthony Turner for JW Anderson ought to come in handy. You simply need to remember to fasten the hair neatly from the top and bottom to make sure it stays in place.

Rochas

This is the best hairstyle for laidback ladies who don’t like to spend too much time on their hair. Actually, many women tie their hair like this without even knowing that it’s become a hot trend thanks to spring/summer catwalks this year. These looped ponytails are fabulous because they’re so simple and effortless.

Balmain

Balmain has established the most favourite ponytail of all times as a fashionable one: The high pony, which is sported by many celebrities on a regular basis, with Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian leading the race. This style is very suitable for beating the heat as the hair can be swept back from the face and pulled up high, which means minimal contact of hair with your neck.

Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta created the perfect, soft and feminine look for those who want to wear their hair low. Stylist Guido Palau clearly loves the lowly tied ponytail, using ribbons. However, over here, he uses a different, velvety fabric with a better grip to ensure that the ribbon doesn’t fall out of the hair.

Proenza Schouler

Anthony Turner mastered the crisp braided ponytail with his hairstyles for Proenza Schouler. This sleek and stylish look requires hair to be tightly combed back into a mid-level ponytail, braided tightly to avoid any loose strands sticking out.