12 Super-Quick Hairstyles For Busy Girls
When you feel like 24 hours a day are not enough to do everything you planned, and you are such a multitasking girl that you can put on your lipstick while arguing on the phone, you're definitely a busy girl. And I know your typical morning routine includes jumping off the bed as the alarm rings and suddenly in the shower while chewing a donut. You wonder why they don't make showy beds, and if we have snapchat, why can't we have teleportation?
Let me give you some news: you're not alone! Unlike our male friends, who likely get up and go out in five minutes, we need some more time before getting on the daily run, simply because we just want to look perfectly cool and confident.
If you're busy enough not to have the time to see the hairdresser once a week, and you love to match your hairstyle with your mood and your look, I'm sure you're also the kind of cool girl who wants to stay stylish every day, and possibly make it easy and quick, because you gotta go!
Don't worry, I'm here to help you gain five more minutes to snooze in bed and a unique twist on your head, before you put your feet out in the concrete jungle. Here are 12 super-stylish and super-quick hairstyles every busy girl should try, to make hasty morning routines a piece of cake. And the next time you see your hairstylist, bring her a memo pad, so she can write them down!
12 The Faux Bob
Too cut or not to cut? The faux bob is one on the most effective ways to get a convincing short hairstyle when you actually have long hair. And it's so easy to do, you won't get caught anymore in the uncertainty state of deciding whether or not you need a haircut. Here's how to get a Faux Bob in just 2 steps: 1. Brush your hair and make two loose pigtails. Elastics will also serve to mark your desired hair length. 2. Roll up the pigtail locks under your head and secure them with bobby pins. Now you're ready to go!
11 Super Long Pony Tail
If switching from long to short hair has been ridiculously easy, then switching from long to extra-long hair, and without the need to use extensions, will be a piece of cake. Guaranteed. And just imagine what your colleagues will think when they realize you can put together more hairstyles than Beyoncé! For the super long ponytail recipe, you only need a standard hair rubber band and a tiny one, here's how to do it: 1. Divide your hair in two sections, as if you were to do a half-up half-down, and secure the half-up on the top of your head with the regular rubber band. 2. Take the half-down and make a ponytail with the little rubber-band, making sure it lies really flat against your head. It's done!
10 Knotted Pony
If you're looking for a quick, easy, and chic hairstyle, we got you covered. The Knotted pony is a simple, yet effortlessly elegant style, that you can do in just a couple of minutes. What you'll need? Only a tiny clear elastic, a bobby pin, and a touch of hairspray/mousse for the finish. Here's what you have to do: 1. Brush your hair on one side as if you were to do a side tail and divide the hair in two locks. 2. Make a knot out of the two locks and secure them with the tiny elastic, then slide it up underneath the knot to make it invisible. 3. Secure the knot with a bobby pin and lightly comb the pony tail. Give a one-second spray and you're done!
9 Overlapping Bangs
This is a flattering style for long and straight hair, because it enhances their little geometries and hues. But, this time you'll need a bunch of bobbies. Here's how to get your overlapping bangs: 1. Brush your hair, then make a small lock from the hair above your hear and secure it with a bobby 3/4th's of the way to the other ear. 2. Repeat step one on the other side of your head, and let this second lock overlap the first one, then secure it under the overlapped lock. 3. Repeat the process overlapping every new lock under the previous one for 5-6 times and… voilà!
8 Beach Waves In Two Steps
Telling this hairstyle is shockingly easy and effective is not enough. If you have ultra flat hair, like me, this style works like a charm to get a bit of volume and some natural looking beach waves to give your look a bubbly twist. You'll only need a curling wand and a rubber band: 1. Brush your hair with your head downwards and make a super-high pony tail on the top of your head. 2. Part the tail into two locks and curl them separately, then untie your hair and adjust the curls with your fingers. Good to go!
7 The Flower Braid
If braids are a major trend on pinterest, up-dos are hardly less so, so why not get ready with a flowery style braided up-do? Oh, how you'll look polite! Just get two clear elastics and a couple of bobby pins and follow these instructions: 1. Brush your hair then take a chunk of hair from above your ears and tie them together as a half-up. 2. Make a braid out of the half-up and secure it with the second elastic. 3. Now loosen the braid a bit to get some volume, and spin it around into a bun. Secure with the bobby pins and go!
6 Reversed French Twisted Pony
Despite its long and suggestive name, the reversed French twisted pony is another stylish, and yet fairly simple look, if you want to add a touch of “fashionism" even when you're in a rush. To get this look, you need a bunch of bobby pins and a rubber band, then start the styling: 1. Brush your hair and make a loose pigtail with the rubber band. 2. Grab the base of the tail and twist it around itself, as if you were doing a chignon. 3. Secure the twist with the bobby pins and make sure you make them disappear inside the bun.
5 Half-up Half-down, With a Bow
Sometimes you just need a touch of romanticism, right? But why spend one hour facing the mirror and doing your hair, when you could use that time on… makeup? If you're ready for this style, just snatch a couple of bobby pins, a rubber band, and a ribbon: 1. Take a section of hair from the top of your head and comb it a bit. 2. Cover the teased section with a brushed chunk of hair and secure it at the base with bobby pins. 3. Take two sections of hair from above your ears and tie them with a tiny elastic like a half-up, to cover the pins. 4. Cover the rubber band with your favorite ribbon!
4 Twisty Updo
Answer this question: do you want to rock in 1 minute and 43 seconds? Then you're really busy. But you're also the kind of girl who just doesn't get satisfaction from a common up-do. You need it to be twisty enough to make you feel happy. Once you come out with a loose ponytail and some bobby pins, here's what to do: 1. Open the base of the ponytail and let the tail slip inside the opening. 2. Twist up the tail in a loose bun and secure it with bobby pins, and make sure you cover the hair tie. Ready to rock?
3 Messy Up-do With Headband
If you're still reading this list, you love up-dos, right? This time we want to make you play it up a bit to get a sophisticated, yet super simple, hairstyle. Get some bobbies and your favorite headband, occasionally, you may also like a touch of hairspray to keep it together. 1. Take the upper section of your hair and backcomb a bit, then brush it back to conceal the teasing. 2. With your hand, do the gesture of making a ponytail and without securing it, twist the tail into a bun. 3. Secure the bun with the bobby pins and put the headband around your head. Messy enough?
2 Fishtail Braid
Making a braid is cool right now, but if you really want to show your beauty and style muscles, you can't overlook the ultimate frontier of braids: the Fishtail Braid. It's actually a twisty process, but once you learn how to do it, you can come out with a Fishtail Braid and an exclusive hairstyle in 2 minutes. Here's how to do it: 1. Tie a ponytail and divide the tail into two locks. 2. From the back of the right lock, grab a small chunk of hair and pass it, externally to the other lock and pull tight. 3. From the back of the left lock, grab a small chunk of hair and pass it, externally to the other lock and pull tight. 4. Continue this process until you've done the whole braid, and you're set!
1 Upside Down Braided Bun
When I first saw this hairstyle I couldn't believe I've never thought about it before. Actually, I'm a big fan of head-downwards stylings, but I've never seen a braided bun, well, upside down! If you want to replicate this up-do, you'll only need two elastics and some bobby pins: 1. Tip your head downwards and start making a braid form the nape towards the top of your head. 2. Once your braid is done, secure it with an elastic and make a ponytail with the remaining hair and the second elastic. 3. Now get a messy bun from your tail and fix it to your head with bobby pins. Easy enough?