Feeling pressed for time but still want a stylish look? You can achieve beautiful hairstyles without spending hours in front of the mirror. Here are two quick and easy styles perfect for the fast-paced modern lifestyle.
**1. Fast Forward Curls**
This sophisticated style is surprisingly simple and fast to create.
*What you’ll need:*
* Blow dryer with a diffuser attachment
* Small curling iron
* Misting bottle (if you have naturally curly hair)
* Curl-enhancing balm or mousse (if needed)
* Flexible hold hairspray
*Instructions:*
1. Apply curl enhancer or mousse to damp hair to define your natural texture. If you have naturally curly hair, misting with water might be sufficient.
2. Gently detangle your hair and create your desired part.
3. Air dry your hair until it is about 80% dry, or use a towel to speed up the process.
4. If you have naturally curly hair, begin scrunching your hair with your fingers, misting with water as you go to encourage curl formation.
5. If using a blow dryer, use the diffuser attachment and scrunch your hair upwards to lift the roots and add volume.
6. For even more volume, flip your head upside down while blow-drying and scrunching.
7. If you have less natural curl, use a small curling iron to add curls to sections of your hair.
8. Once you have achieved your desired curl definition, lightly spray with a flexible hold hairspray to set the style.
**2. The Effortless Messy Updo**
A trendy and versatile hairstyle that takes only minutes to achieve.
*Instructions:*
1. Brush your hair to remove any tangles.
2. Gather some hair from the front of your face and secure it with a covered ponytail holder at the crown of your head.
3. Conceal the ponytail holder with a decorative hair clasp or barrette.
4. At the nape of your neck, gather the remaining hair into a loose ponytail and secure it with a hair tie.
5. Twist the ponytail upwards towards the crown of your head and secure the twist with bobby pins.
6. Leave several loose ends of the twist free, arranging them artfully around the updo.
7. Gently pull down a few strands of hair around your face to soften your jawline.
8. Finish with a light misting of flexible hold hairspray to keep the updo in place.
**Practice Makes Perfect**
The key to mastering these and other quick hairstyles is practice. Experiment with different techniques and accessories to personalize each style. By practicing, you’ll be able to effortlessly create fresh and stylish hairstyles in minutes.
Change up the look by experimenting with different colored or styled hairpins and accessories. A simple change of accessories can give the hairstyle a completely new look.