10 Hairstyles That Are Just Long Enough To Fit Into A Ponytail | A true summer necessity. Spring and summer are often touted as the perfect time for a chop, but here in the South, it’s easy to disagree. Although we fully support a fabulous short cut, if you can’t pull it into a ponytail, it’s a no-go during a Southern summer. There’s nothing worse than being outside in the blistering heat and feeling your hair stick to the sweat on the back of your neck.