5 Easy Hair Styles in Five Minutes or Less
It’s the holiday season. We’re shopping for gifts, dealing with school and work, getting together with family and just enduring a whole lot of craziness. Life is hectic as it is without worrying about an extensive beauty routine. As girls, we love our hair. I know that if my hair is amazing, then even the worst day on the planet fashion-wise can be salvaged. But who has time to spend an hour on her hair every morning? Not me. I allow about five minutes, which is terrible but true. At least I have plenty ideas to avoid hair nightmares! It’s easy to look adorable every day. Here are a few simple tricks.
Braids. There are plenty of ways to wear a braid, all easy and totally chic. Try a side part, French-braid the strands along the hairline for a pretty twist, or loosely gather hair in pigtails, braid the two sides, and then pull out a few pieces for a laid-back look.
Side-pony. A side-swept ponytail is the easiest look to master. Gather hair at the nape of the neck and twist it to one side. Secure with an elastic hair band and voila! Instant beauty. Try adding a faux flower clip for a gorgeous style, and make sure your hair is a little undone. Leave a few wispy tendrils out near your face.
Messy bun. Whether the bun is on the top of your head or low and pulled to the side, this look is super easy. You can either take your strands and twist them around an elastic band, or simply gather hair into a pile and tie the elastic into your locks for a messy, unkempt look (my preferred methodology). Then, add in a pretty jeweled headband or hair clip for a bit of flare.
Bow. Having a heinous hair day? A bow is the remedy. Tie it at the top for an ultimate girlie extra. Or, if your hair is up, then tie it into your ponytail for an ultra-feminine add-in. Black bows are always winners, but I do love pink and glittery ones, too!
Texturizer. Texturizer is the perfect way to re-imagine second-day locks. Buy a balm or paste, put a little in the palm of your hands and work it into your hair at the tips. You can piece strands out, twist them around your finger or even scrunch the balm into your hair. Bed-head can look fabulous; just make sure it’s offset by pretty makeup.
What is your favorite quick and easy hair tip? If you don’t have one, then I hope you’ll use these!