Here’s the thing about tenniscore: it never really left, and right now, with the US Open in full swing, it’s having its biggest moment of the year. Sleek ponytails. Braids. Grosgrain bows. Headbands doing actual work instead of just sitting there. It’s a look that started on the court and has spent the last few summers taking over everywhere else — front row, red carpet, the subway platform. Clean, polished, a little preppy, unmistakably confident.
We’ve been getting requests for it all month, and honestly, we love that it’s having a moment. It’s a genuinely great look on almost everyone, and it happens to be exactly the kind of hair and makeup our Pro Artists are trained to build — polished, precise, meant to hold up in real life, not just in a photo.
The Hair: Sleek, Structured, Slightly Sporty
The tenniscore ponytail is not the ponytail you’d throw up on your way out the door. It’s glass-smooth at the crown, wrapped clean at the base, with just enough tension to read as intentional. Our Pro Artists build it starting with a full blowout using Kérastase and Ibiza brushes — the same tools and products behind every Blushington blowout — so the finish underneath the style is doing real work, not hiding under a layer of gel and hope. If you want to go further into the trend, ask about a braided base under the pony, or a wrapped section that turns a simple bow into the whole look.
The Makeup: Soft Glam, Not Heavy Glam
Tenniscore beauty runs on skin that looks like skin — dewy, healthy, a little sun-warmed — with the rest of the face doing quiet, precise work. Think a soft flush high on the cheek, a groomed brow, a lash that opens the eye without looking done-up, and a lip that reads more "your color, just better" than "statement." Our Pro Artists build this with long-wear formulas underneath, so the look survives a full day outside — whether that day is spent courtside, on a rooftop, or just out living your life in late-summer New York.
One Appointment, Whole Look
The best part of chasing a trend like this at Blushington is that it doesn’t take three appointments to pull off. Because blowouts, makeup, and skincare all live under one roof here, you can build the entire tenniscore look — hair, face, skin prep — in a single visit with a single Pro Artist team, instead of piecing it together across a salon, a makeup counter, and whatever’s left of your morning.
A Few Things People Ask Us
Do I need to bring reference photos?
It helps. A screenshot of the ponytail height, the bow placement, or the exact flush you’re picturing means your Pro Artist can match it precisely rather than guessing at "sleek and sporty."
Will this hold up if I’m actually outside all day?
Yes — that’s the point. Every product used in this look, from the Kérastase styling products to the Stila eyeliner, is chosen because it holds through heat and humidity, not just studio lighting.
Can I get this done as part of a membership?
Yes. If a polished blowout or a full face is becoming a regular thing for you rather than a special-occasion thing, ask your Pro Artist about our monthly membership tiers — it’s the easiest way to make a look like this part of your normal rotation instead of a one-off.
Trend or not, this is a look with real staying power — and right now is the moment to wear it.