OK, let's be a bit more precise. Pony tail: one gathered hair piece, centered in the back of the head. Topknot: a pony tail centered on top of the head. Tramp ears: 2 pony tails, one above each ear (think Lady and the Tramp). Braid: one gathered and braided with 3 strands hair piece, centered in back of the head. Braids or plaits: 2 or more braids. Plaits can be made with more than 3 strands. Dreadlocks: twisted and braided mass of hair. French Braids, Dutch braids, Corn-row braids, etc.: the braid starts before all the hair is gathered up. "Pigtails" usually refers to the twin braids starting below and behind the ears (pigtails being small and twisted), but it sounds like you might be looking for tramp ears? Carolly