Janet, I think that I fixed the link. Maybe I just like the look out of necessity, but when my hair is short pigtails are pretty much the only way that I can keep it out of my face.

Team Pigtails has taken a moderate lead...

I can't braid because of my layers, so that's out

LOVE Laura's example. I do think makeup definitely helps that look.

I didn't wear them today because I was having such a good hair day that I couldn't stand to hide it. I'll try it next time I have a bad hair day--which will probably be tomorrow. My short front layers aren't going to make it in, so hopefully that will also add something to the equation in my favor.

I get it, but I just don't really like it. It's young. I'm OK with it on anyone under 30, or who LOOKs under 30 (i.e. has a "young" style all the way through). But, for the most part I would rather see a side braid or a plain pony tail.

I think it's cute and arty/indie looking. Why not? I totally think you're young enough to wear this look. I like it with shorter (above or at shoulder length) hair. I used to wear it doing yoga because the pony tail gets in the way of many yoga poses. Among other places... hey, I used to do yoga every day!