Even if your hair only touches the nape of your neck, you can pull it into a medium-high ponytail resembling Cameron’s. Slick back all of your hair first, then spray some hairspray, and you probably won’t even need bobby pins.

21. At the Crown

To make shorter ponytails appear longer, you simply have to secure them higher up on your head. It sometimes helps to hang your head upside down, then brush all of your hair smooth.

Hold it loosely in your opposite hand to gather it into a ponytail. Use hairspray or pins to keep any hair from falling in the back.

22. With Volume

Short hair ponytails don’t always have a lot of volume because of the effort it takes to get every strand of hair in a rubber band.

Opt for a low ponytail secured at the nape of your neck, however, and you can create a retro bump of volume at the crown. Try this style if you have layers in your hair, as well.

23. Short Side Ponytail

It’s almost impossible to create a side ponytail if you have short hair because the opposite side usually isn’t long enough. Chin- and shoulder-length haircuts still count as “short,” though—kind of. The point is, if your hair falls somewhere within that length, you can—and should—pull off a side pony.

24. Protective Puff

Ponytails are both practical and on-point when you’re growing out your natural hair or simply giving it a breather. Show off your curls and coils with a short, puffy ponytail that also reveals how superbly laid your edges are.

25. Curly Tail

Are you a curly girl? Lucky! Short hair ponytails do best with curly hair. Instead of being stubby or sticking out awkwardly, the short pony is cute and curly. Pieces that escape just take the coif to the next level.

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You might think that short hair ponytails are non-existent, but you can pull your hair into a ponytail even if you only have a few inches to work with—you might just need to get inventive. Will you wear your hair up when it’s short?