About the side ponytail tag
side ponytail is a hair tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 176,822 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 1,540. The samples above put the tag at the front of a fixed base prompt with seed 1234, so the differences between tags come from the tag alone.
How each model draws side ponytail
Follows composition and expression instructions closely, so the effect shows in a tidy form.
Reacts to the tag more strongly, so its effect is easier to see.
WAI illustrious SDXL v17, a local model. Shows how the same tag reads outside NovelAI.
Writing side ponytail in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
1girl, solo, side ponytail, best quality, masterpiecewlop, 1girl, side ponytailThe negative prompt and the full settings are on the terms page.
How these samples were made
Every image uses 832×1216, seed 1234, 23 steps and the k_euler_ancestral sampler. The base prompt and negative prompt stay the same for every tag, and only the tag under test changes. Images flagged by the NSFW check are regenerated with a new seed or hidden.
From the Danbooru wiki
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A ponytail that is tied at the side of the head rather than the back. Akita Neru, Flandre Scarlet and Kaga are noted wearers of this style.
Side ponytails should not be tagged ponytail. Ponytail specifically refers to a ponytail at the back of the head.
Not to be confused with one side up, where a small portion of one's hair is pulled up but the rest is left to fall loosely.
Examples
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FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize side ponytail?
Compare the samples on this page. Every tag on this site shares the same seed and base prompt, so any change you see comes from side ponytail.
How do I write side ponytail in a prompt?
Write "side ponytail" near the front of the prompt and separate it from other tags with commas.
Should I use V5 or V4.5?
V4.5 shows the tag's effect more strongly. V5 gives steadier images with fewer artifacts.