Mornings are hard, but these hairstyles make them just a little bit easier.
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Key Takeaways
You’ve slept through your alarmagain.
The hustle is real.
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But lack of time doesn’t have to mean an absence of panache.
Use that low-maintenance length to your advantage by going for thewet look.
Dampen hair and slick it down, back, and behind the ears.
A touch of gel will lock things in place.
Braided/Twisted Front
We love easybraided hairstylesfor work.
Use a touch of hairspray to hold the style in place and step out in style.
Add Volume
One of the easiest ways to style short hair for work is to add volume.
Turn on thecurling ironor place some rollers at the crown while you brush your teeth.
When you’re done, release, spray, and enjoy.
Short Wavy Hair
Add waves and texture to spice up your short hair style.
Use a 2 inch curling iron to create loose waves and volume throughout the hair.
Leave your ends out of the curling iron so they appear straight to create a more natural look.
Spray texture spray to secure your wavy style.
Flipped Bob
Take your bob from basic to bombshell by simply curling the ends out.
All you need in a flat iron.
Smooth the hair down and as your reach your ends, curve the tool upward to create the flick.
All you have to decide is if you want it to look subtle or dramatic.
First, smooth strands into a sleek, low ponytail then secure with an elastic.
Instead of leaving it as is, top it with a gold chain.
Doing so instantly elevates your look for the office.
Push in a few pins to secure.
Braided Bun
This work look for medium hair onlyappearsdifficult.
Next, place the ends together and twist them into a bun at the nape of your neck.
Secure the bun at the base with a hair elastic.
you might also do amessy bunversion of this style.
Repeat the technique so that you end up with one or two braids on either side of your face.
Smooth the hair above your ears into a a little pony or bun and let the length loose.
Bonus points if you scrunch in some mousse or wrap medium sections around an iron for texture.
Bubble Braid
Procrastinating hair wash day?
This hairstyle is perfect for dirty hair that needs to be slicked back into a ponytail.
Simply secure with elastics and use your fingers to pinch hair to create a bubble effect.
When about 1 to 2 inches of scarf remains, tie it around the hair that’s left.
Use two pins in parallel fashion or execute a runway-ready “X” shape for an upgraded look.
Top Knot Bun
Dress up your look with an elevated top knot bun.
Reach for your favorite hair gel or mask to nourish and smooth hair.
Secure your hair into a high ponytail with an elastic and soft bristle brush.
Channel your inner ballerina and twist hair into a swirl shape bun.
Use elastic and bobby pins to secure as needed.
For an edgier look, pull apart the ends to create texture.
Secure the end by tucking it underneath or inside the larger braid with a hairpin.
Sleek Ponytail
The power of a sleek lookparticularly on a hot daycannot be denied.
Secure with a gentle elastic, smooth down your edges, and head outside to conquer the day.
A goodco-washcombined with a touch of product post-shower makes things so much easier!
And to be quite honest, this doesn’t even require full shower time.
Add a light oil, a touch of curl creme, and a bit of edge control gel.
Then step out in style.
Claw Clip
Pick your favoriteclaw clipfor this quick and easy style.
Pull apart your front pieces and the ends of the twist to create texture.
Not only is this the queen of all easy curly hairstyles, but it’s also the fastest.
Flip your head upside down, gather, secure, and go!
Gather hair to one side, braid loosely, secure the ends.
This is particularly handy for days when humidity is less than ideal.
Low Bun
This casual look is perfect for a shopping day, running errands, and more.
Reach for your favorite gel to tame flyaways and gather your hair into a sleek low ponytail.
Pin hair from the ponytail into a low bun and secure with an elastic.
For some texture, pull the front pieces down to frame your face.
