We all know the feeling: you’re running late for work/school/a date/etc., and you don’t have time to do your hair. But you still want to look somewhat presentable, right? This is where these five easy hairstyles come in. They take five minutes or less to do, and they’ll make you look like you’ve put in way more effort than you actually have.
The Top Knot
This is probably the most popular of the five hairstyles, and for good reason. It’s incredibly easy to do, and it looks good on just about everyone. If you have long hair, simply gather it into a high ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. Then, twist the hair around itself until it forms a bun, and secure it with another hair tie or some bobby pins. If you have shorter hair, you can still do a top knot, but it may be a little more difficult to get the bun to stay in place. In this case, you may want to use some hair wax or gel to help keep everything in place.
The Messy Bun
The messy bun is similar to the top knot, but it’s a little. well, messier. This is a great hairstyle for those days when you just can’t be bothered to do anything with your hair. To do a messy bun, simply gather your hair into a ponytail like you would for a top knot. But instead of twisting the hair around itself, just wrap the hair tie around the hair a few times and pull it tight. This will leave you with a messy, undone look that’s perfect for those days when you don’t want to deal with your hair.
The Braid
Braids are a great way to add a little bit of interest to your hair, and they’re surprisingly easy to do. If you’re not sure how to braid, there are plenty of tutorials available online. Once you’ve mastered the basic braid, you can start experimenting with different styles, such as fishtail braids, French braids, and Dutch braids.
The Headband Tuck
This is a great hairstyle for those days when you just can’t be bothered to do anything with your hair. It’s also a great way to keep your hair out of your face if you’re trying to get work done or if you’re going for a run. To do this hairstyle, simply put on a headband and tuck your hair behind your ears. Then, take a small section of hair from the front of your head and tuck it behind the headband. This will help to keep the headband in place and will give you a cute, effortless look.
The Ponytail
The ponytail is probably the easiest of all the hairstyles on this list. To do a ponytail, simply gather your hair into a high or low ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. If you want to add a little bit of interest to your ponytail, you can try doing a side ponytail or a Dutch braid.
These are just a few of the many easy hairstyles that you can do in under five minutes. So next time you’re running late, don’t worry about your hair. Just grab a hair tie and try one of these five styles.