Ponytail at my age?

Mine is, as we speak, although I have thick auburnish hair, if it looks too scruffy I wind it around into a high bun.

Why not? I'm in my 60s with long - grey - hair and wear it in various styles, sometimes in a low ponytail, sometimes up, sometimes down and clipped back, depending on how clean it is!

You should look tidy and elegant with your hair in a high ponytail. You could also plait the ponytail or wrap it around into a bun.

Go for it!

PS, I do have a fringe though and strands are loose, which softens it, I don’t and wouldn’t scrape it all back into a tight pony tail

I twist my pony tail just above the nape of the neck, scoop it up and put a big clip across the fold. Quite acceptable.

A friend of mine wears her hair in a 'messy bun' or ponytail. It suits her and makes her look younger than her 72 years. If I could be bothered to grow mine that long I'd have a go at the same style.

Do you need a very expensive hairdresser?
I use my local one and he is wonderful.

Absolutely

I never wear my hair any other way than a pony tail for work. Whats wrong with a pony tail? I have fine blonde hair ( light blonde as it happens). I never go to the hairdressers. I cut the split ends myself. I see no point in expensive hairdressers.

sarahcyn ,Wear your hair exactly as you like! Take no notice of what is ‘acceptable’- we go through life caring too much about what other people think.Time to break free !

It’s your hair so do as you want with it! I always wear mine in a pony tail if I cannot get to the hairdressers. What does it matter? Just be yourself. X

I have fine hair and rather than scape it back I use heated rollers in it,makes it look much thicker .A ponytail doesn't suit me it makes me look bald,My hair is about 5 inches past my shoulders .

I think you know the answer. You should be able to get a trim for under £12 if you look around. Wash it at home later.

My DH always says, when our hairdresser asks him what he wants’ At ponytail please’. As he is very short of hair, that would be a miracle.

Ware your hair the way you like it. I am 74 and have waist length white hair. I have a pony tail for everyday work, if going out sides combed into a half ponytail rest left loose. No hairdresser I put it into a braid then chop off the end to trim. Wash in the shower and just leave to dry naturally. If you are happy with a ponytail go for it! .

Constantly in a ponytail to aid work.

Cheapest dry cut for me is £27. No - cheapest is when my daughter visits. She can cut my layers in, which I do like.

I'm 70. Grey, shoulder length.

Do a low ponytail rather than a high one? Not a tight ponytail
( a Croyden face lift) or even better try a messy up do?

Why not? It's up to you so why not try it for a day or two?

Perhaps go to a cheaper hairdresser if your current one is too expensive.

Why not? age has nothing to do with it. The only question to ask is: Does it suit you? If it makes you look like horse forget it, if it looks elegant on you and enhances your features, go with it.

I think a high ponytail would look awful on a grey haired older woman. Get it cut at a cheaper place.

Sorry! OP's hair is dark blonde,not grey.

Still get it cut.

Hmm thanks all...Still not sure what to do, The very expensive stylist is a friend by now after doing me for over 20 years, and I suspect he always gives me mates rates but still more than I can really afford...oh how I would love “waist length white hair” like yours, @Mommawolf! My hair would break off long before it got to my waist!

I pay 15 quid for a dry trim, pensioners' rates, and it's fine. (Could do with going pretty soon tbh)

Nothing wrong with a pony tail, kept loose- ish, but why not find a hairdresser who visits you at home , there seem to be plenty around, and would be the cheapest option. I pay £15 for a cut and about £50 for the works including colour and blow dry. Have no idea what salons charge these days.

My dry trim costs £18. I dash straight home and wash and blow dry it because it looks awful until 'fluffed up' a bit.

Much cheaper than having a cut and blow dry though.