16 Cute Hairstyles You Can Pull Off No Matter How Many Times You Hit Snooze
Lazy girl win.
Hit snooze a few too many times? Or maybe you haven't washed your hair in a few days? Don't worry, these 'dos will take you mere minutes to accomplish and they'll look great even if your locks feel like they're coated in a layer of grease.
Messy Bun
The best part of a messy bun is in the name...it's messy! So, if it doesn't look perfect, that's ok! To get the look, simply pull your hair up and secure in a bun with a ponytail holder. Pull some small pieces of hair out at the front and in the back for an extra ~chill~ effect.
Slicked Back Braid
Grab the gel and pull your hair into a tight ponytail at the nape of your neck. From there, it's easy! Just keep braiding until you run out of hair! This look is perfect for when you haven't gotten around to washing your hair in a few days.
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Queen Elsa Braid
This pretty swept-back braid is totally Frozen. Get the look by twisting back the front section of your hair, moving down along your hairline. Secure the twist behind your ear with a bobby pin, then pancake the twist for added volume. Pull the rest of your hair into a loose fishtail braid.
Half-Up Braid
Douse your hair in dry shampoo (if necessary), then braid back your bangs, securing the braid behind your ear. Pull the top half of your hair into a messy bun or pony and add bobby pins for safety.
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Side-Swept Chignon
Get a classic side-swept chignon in no time! Rub some styling cream between your hands and apply to dry ends. Then twist hair into a knot below your ear.
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Side Wrap
If you flat ironed your hair yesterday, keep the sleek look going with this pretty side pony. Pull your hair off to one side then put it in a ponytail like normal. Grab a thick strand of hair and wrap it around the base, making a 2 to 3 inch wrap. Keep the strand in place with a few bobby pins and hair spray.
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Textured Twists
The messier your hair, the better! Apply a palm-size dollop of mousse from roots to ends until your hair is slightly damp. Working from front to back, separate hair into one-inch sections, and tease up toward your roots with a boar-bristle brush. After you tease your hair, apply more mousse on your fingers and twirl hair until it stays in place.
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Undercut French Braid
Amp up your classic French braid with this punky look. Use a comb to part hair into three sections (one down the center and two down the sides). Apply a dime-size amount of styling powder to your fingertips as you French braid each section of hair. Twist the ends of the three braids together. Pull them over one shoulder, securing with a hair tie. Then finish with a shine spray for a silky boost!
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Messy Ponytail
Upgrade this go-to second-day hairstyle with a cool, edgy twist on the 'tail. Spray texturizer on your roots and ends and comb through. Pull hair back at your nape, secure with an elastic, and then wrap a one-inch section of hair around the elastic to hide it. Flatiron the ends of your hair, then curl large sections of your pony.
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Half-Up Bouffant
Look like a retro babe with a pretty bouffant! Turn your head upside down and spray volumizer on your roots; then blast with a blow dryer. Tease at the roots, backcomb hair into a half-up 'do and pin into place.
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Flirty Waves
Glamify your second-day hair with loose waves! Use a clamp-free curler to avoid kinky curls, wrapping medium-sized sections around the wand to get loose curls.
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