Tied with a bow

Ponytails aren’t just practical, they can be party-ready too. The trick is ensuring hair has plenty of shine before sweeping it back and securing it right on the crown, so spritz with Andrew Fitzsimons Prism Shine Hair Spray Smoothing Mist, £11, Boots. Finish it off with an elegant black velvet ribbon, like GWYNETH PALTROW.

You don’t need to splash out on pricey hair accessories – just grab a bow from a holiday gift or head down to the haberdashery!