I also love low pony tails when it is driving me crazy! (kindlyunspoken.com)
They can all be used to pin your hair back away from your face, or even clipped over low pony tails and braids. (louiseroe.com)
Been to the gym before taking these shots and had no time to wash my hair, so I just used some dry shampoo, tied it and turned the low pony tail into a classy looking bun and voila, my hair looked pulled together. (couturezilla.com)