Chopping your hair off can be such a liberating decision.

A ponytail with several bubbles?

you might try, but it won’t be without a challenge.

woman with short hair in high ponytail

But one thing we cannot live without is the option to tie our hair back in a ponytail.

For practical reasons and to simply express our style, it’s a non-negotiable.

After brushing strong, frizz-defying gel through your hair, part your hair down the middle of your forehead.

woman with pigtails

Then, tie your bob at the nape of your neck.

Dripping sweat and hair just do not mix, nor should they.

Throwing all of your hair right on top of your head is a cute way to do exactly that.

woman with hair in slicked-back ponytail

This look works particularly well with curly hair.

A half-up, high-seated ponytail is a spritely and refreshing look for anyone with short hair.

Hailey Bieber followed Miss Spears' lead in thisInstagrampost.

woman in mirror selfie

Adding bows to her half-up pigtails, Bieber gave it a touch of schoolgirl aesthetic.

The issues arise with the front hair.

Reaching those chin-length layers all the way back to your ponytail is usually a stretch.

Hailey Bieber in mirror

But another option is intentionally letting them fall to the front and do their thing.

@niamhadkinspinned back the front part of her bob and kept tendrils out for an effortless, put-together vibe.

woman with tendrils posing