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    It's Just Dove Cameron and Her Sleek Ponytail Against the World

    Power to the pony.

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    By Danielle Jackson
    Published 16 September 2025 In News

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    There's no red carpet hairstyle more perfect than the power ponytail, and I'm always envious of the people who are able to pull them off with the sleekest, most flawless finish. Take Dove Cameron, for example.

    The actress attended the One Battle After Another premiere in Los Angeles last week, where she wore a strapless, metallic silver gown with a matching satin neck tie. Her glam for the night also deserves some attention. Cameron wore her dark brunette hair in a super slick power ponytail that flowed down her back with extremely blunt ends. Instead of typical bangs, she opted for face-framing tendrils. For makeup, she wore a nude lip color with brown liner, lining her upper and lower eyelids with black eyeliner.

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    Dove Cameron at the "One Battle After Another" premiere.

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    The power ponytail has long been a go-to style for celebrities hitting the red carpet. In fact, it was one of the most popular styles of the night at this year's Emmy Awards, with stars like Elizabeth Banks, Selena Gomez, and Kristen Bell all wearing different variations of the style. Ponytails remain popular because they're really easy to achieve, they go with almost anything, and they're the chicest way to keep hair out of your face for a few hours.

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    Hide any short strands by wrapping them around the base of the ponytail and securing them with bobby pins.

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    Danielle Jackson is the former senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.

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