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Trend Alert: Medusa Ponytails Are Slithering Their Way Into Summer

Here’s how to get the look

Chelsea Candelario

By Chelsea Candelario

Published Apr 25, 2025

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Summer is just around the corner and I found the next easy breezy warm weather hairstyle that will keep frizz at bay and those pesky flyaways from sticking to your forehead. Dubbed the ‘Medusa Ponytails,’ I’m predicting that this multi-braided style is going to be everywhere this season. So I tapped three hairstylists to learn more about the buzzy look, including how to achieve it right at home. 

Meet the Experts

  • Danielle Keasling is a celebrity hairstylist and a Ulta Beauty Pro-Team member. She has 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, working with various brands like Matrix, Biolage and Great Lengths. Her previous clients include Lily Gladstone, Madison Lecroy and Jamie Chung.
  • Emily Safran Wands is a hairstylist and owner of LAHH Salon in Florida. She has over 12 years of experience in the industry and attended the Aveda Institute of Soho Manhattan. She has previously worked at New York Fashion Week and specializes in style cuts, color services and extensions. 
  • Stephanie Angelone is a hair extension specialist and master stylist at RPZL Hair Extension and Blowout Bar in New York. Her previous clients include Bryce Dallas Howard and Gigi Hadid. 
Beauty and Cultures Editor

Chelsea Candelario

Beauty and Cultures Editor

  • Writes trend stories, product reviews and how-tos across beauty, cultures, fashion and entertainment
  • Six years of experience as a Beauty Editor
  • Studied journalism with a minor in creative writing at SUNY New Paltz

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