The best replacement for ponytail is pigtail.

The best alternatives to ponytail are rated as following:
★★★★★  pigtail
★★★★  bun
★★★★  braid
★★  ponytail
★★  hair down
★  messy bun
★  pony tail
  high ponytail
  no ponytail
  low ponytail

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Speaking about ponytail, one probably shouldn't forget about bangs.

Other search terms related to ponytail and their ratings are:
★★★★★ bangs
★★★★ bangs hairstyles
★★★★ hair tie
★★★★ side bangs
★★★ braid
★★ flyaways
★★ hump
★ side braid
★ headband
★ bump in front
★ looking bald
★ puff
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