NEW YORK, Oct 9 — The ponytail has been enjoying a moment in the fashion spotlight recently, but now there's a new twist. Celebrities and designers alike have been spotted rocking braided ponytails recently, offering up some fresh new style inspo.

Beyonce

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Over the weekend, superstar and global fashion authority Beyonce attended the opening of Tyler Perry Studios wearing her hair slicked back into a smooth, low ponytail that evolved into a stunning, ankle-length braid.

Hairstylist Neal Farinah took to Instagram to demonstrate just how long the braid was, offering a look at its tassel-like end.

Kylie Jenner

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Beauty mogul and reality TV star Kylie Jenner was an early adopter of the super-long, ponytail braid this year. The entrepreneur was spotted rocking the style several times over the summer, as seen here in July while she was on vacation.

Zendaya

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Never one to skip a style beat, actress and musician Zendaya was seen putting a casual spin on the trend back in July when she posted a photo of herself to Instagram, sporting a low, tousled ponytail braid.

Rihanna

 

Superstar Rihanna opted for a chic ponytail braid for one of the biggest moments of her fashion career this year: her Fenty X Savage lingerie show, which took place in Brooklyn on September 10 and subsequently aired on Amazon Prime Video. — AFP-Relaxnews