Among all the 00s revival trends – of which low-rise jeans are irrefutably the worst – there are a few key ones we’re excited by. Namely, the Y2K spiky bun, zig-zag partings, return of the claw clip and gravity-defying ponytail.

Aptly named the Barbie ponytail, the style is characterised by height, sleekness and immediately recognisable flicked-under ends. Seen on 00s popstars and, more recently, on singer turner make-up founder Ariana Grande, it’s kitsch, fun and versatile. Here, Salvatore Ierna, a hairstylist at London salon The Bohemians, breaks down how to perfect the look at home.

The Barbie ponytail is wonderfully kitsch and easier to do than you think