Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
Easy Pearl Barrette Low Ponytail Tutorial for Effortless Elegance
I love an easy hairstyle and this pearl barrette low ponytail tutorial shows you how to turn a simple ponytail into a polished look with just one elegant accessory; the pearl! The pearl brings a sense of classiness and simplicity to any look. Whether you’re heading to work, a night out, or even a wedding, this chic hairstyle is perfect for any occasion. Read on to learn how to create an easy pearl barrette low ponytail.
This hairstyle lasted all day
The Classic Pearl
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was quoted as saying “pearls are always appropriate” and I agree. Not only are pearls classy, they are one of my birthstones and I’ve always loved them. I always hoped I’d find one in an oyster as a kid. I never did, so I bought a kit once (see it here on Amazon) that contained a real oyster with a pearl for my mother-in-law and it was a fun experience for my niece and myself to do with her.
Pearls have been called the “tears of the gods”, morning dew or the result of lighting hitting the sea. Learn more about pearls here from the American Gem Society.
Pearl Barrette Low Ponytail Tutorial
The Tutorial
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through step-by-step how to:
✅ Smooth your hair into a low ponytail
✅ Secure it for all-day hold
✅ Add pearl barrettes for instant elegance
Skill Level: Easy.
This is: Quick. Simple. Beautiful. Try it and let me know in the comments how it works for you!
Chic Pearl Barrette Low Ponytail on me, Carolyn Braden
Supplies:
Pearl barrettes (I have this $7 set from Amazon, but Walmart a similar pearl barrette set here)
Ponytail holder (I use seamless ties from Amazon)
Brush (I love my UNbrush)
Optional: Pearl bobby pins or hair pins, Braid Balm, Dry Shampoo (I love Viori, use code CAROLYNBRADEN or this link to get 10% off), hairspray
My glitter freckles are by Fazit and come in lots of colors and styles. You can get them at
Learn all about them here in my article and see me apply them in my 1-minute video below or via my YouTube channel @carolynjbraden:
How-To:
If your hair is not freshly washed OR is freshly washed, you can sprinkle dry shampoo at the roots and brush out to absorb oil AND add a bit of volume and grip.
I love Viori dry shampoo and their bars!
I parted my hair in the middle and added a bit of Braid Balm to my hands and then to my roots to tame flyaways.
I love Braid Balm for flyaways and more
I pulled my hair into a low ponytail that sort of was to the side of the nape of my neck and secured it with a ponytail holder. Using a brush or comb helps smooth lumps and bumps.
Making a low ponytail
I pulled a piece of hair out of the ponytail and wrapped it around my ponytail holder and secured it with a pearl bobby pin. This hides the ponytail holder.
Side/Back view of the hairstyle
I added a bit more Braid Balm and some hairspray to tame any more hairs, then I slid the pearl bobby pins onto one side of my head one at a time.
This is a cute and easy hairstyle that lasts all day
My hair was third day hair (I wash my hair every three days to prevent dry out and color loss, using dry shampoo in between washings), so it had a bit of a wave to it from previous days of curling it. If your ponytail needs some shaping, use a curling iron (I like my Beachwaver) or a Thermal Brush (I love mine by Wavytalk) to add a bit of curl or shaping.
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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.