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I love throwing my hair into a nice, fancy
updo
every now and again, but I think EJAE just convinced me that I've been doing
braided ponytails
wrong this entire time.
The singer and
K-Pop Demon Hunters
star was a guest at the 2026 Gold Gala on May 9, where she served
mermaid glam
in a strapless, baby blue gown with floral embroidery and a basque waist. To match her satin dress, she wore a pearl manicure with a
milky white
base color underneath a blue-ish
chrome powder
—but her glazed nails weren't even the best part of the look. She wore a dark winged
eyeliner
and a
nude lip
, and she pulled her black hair back into a high ponytail that was separated into not one but two long
braids
.
EJAE attends the 2026 Gold Gala wearing a braided ponytail.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
Spring has been pretty big for
ponytails
, and EJAE isn't the first star to give hers a high-fashion upgrade for the red carpet. Back in March,
Tracee Ellis Ross
attended
Celine's F/W '26 runway show
during Paris Fashion Week wearing a stunning
triple ponytail
with long, bone-straight
extensions
that were butt-length. Even
Oprah Winfrey
hopped on the ponytail train in Paris with a loose
bubble ponytail
.
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The
ponytail
is one of those hairstyles that have been around for longer than any of us can remember, but this year it's evolving, and more celebrities are finding unique ways to customize them and make them look slightly more dramatic for red carpet events. "The power of the ponytail is that it can give structural angles as well as a snatch," celebrity hairstylist
Adir Abergel
previously told
MC
.
To get EJAE's simple, double-braided ponytail at home, read ahead.
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Glued Blasting Freeze Spray
A freeze spray will ensure your style stays in place with zero
flyaways
.
Cécred
Strong Hold Gel
Before going in with hairspray, sculpt your ponytail with a generous amount of
styling gel
.
Diane
Boar Bristle Curved Smoothing Brush
A
boar bristle brush
will give your hair a smooth, bump-free finish.
Fenty Beauty
The Sidestick 3-In-1 Edge Styling Tool
To style your baby hairs, use a brush that's slightly softer and more gentle.
Batiste
Blush Dry Shampoo
Spray on a bit of
dry shampoo
if you're working with second- or third-day hair.
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Danielle Jackson
Senior Beauty Writer
Danielle Jackson
is the senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at
Women's Health
, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at
PS,
and in the years since,
her work has appeared in titles like
Vogue
,
InStyle
,
Glamour
, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.
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