Get Ready Fast – 7 Quick and Easy Hairstyles
Every college girl has been there – after a late-night library session and only a few hours sleep, you wake up late with only a few minutes to throw something on and book it to class. With barely enough time to get dressed, not enough time for a shower, and bed head on top of that, what’s a stylish girl to do? Go to class with bad hair? Never!
Bookmark this page, because College Fashion has your solution. Here are seven fabulous and easy ways to do your hair when you’re pressed for time. Your hair will look hot, and no one will ever know you slept in!
1. Get Rid of Grease
Beat oily “second day” hair with this easy trick: grab some baby powder if you’re light-haired or matte bronzer if you’re a brunette and apply it to your roots with a big fluffy makeup brush. This absorbs grease and makes your hair look fresh. Then just fix any stray strands with a flat iron; shake out your hair and go.
2. Slip on a Headband
For an elegant style that’s so Blair on Gossip Girl, smooth out your hair with a brush, then pull on a wide headband to cover up messier strands and look instantly polished. Try a shiny patent leather headband in an outfit-coordinating shade for a super-trendy look that’s very right-now.
3. Do a Messy Bun
This is the basic go-to staple for most college girls because it takes two seconds. Gather your hair on top of your head and wrap an elastic band around 2-3 times. Next, shape the bun with a few bobby pins that match your hair color, pull out a few ends to make it messier, and finish with a spray of hairspray.
4. Try Chopstick Hair
This style only looks difficult.. it’s actually insanely easy to do. If you don’t know how to make a chopstick updo, check out this Youtube tutorial, or for another way to do it, this tutorial. You don’t need actual chopsticks for this look – special hair sticks or even a pencil will work in a pinch.
5. Make a Chic Ponytail
If your hair is curly, use a little anti-frizz cream first. If you have straight locks, scrunch in curl cream to bring out some waves. Tease hair at the crown then pull into a low ponytail. Leave a ½ inch strand out and secure the ponytail with a clear elastic. Wrap the extra strand around the elastic and secure with a bobby pin.
6. Do a Front Hair Poof
This popular hairstyle is a great way to hide bangs you might be growing out, and is also very simple to do. Just separate the section of hair from temple to temple, tease it with a fine-toothed comb and secure with two bobby pins in an X. If your hair won’t stay in the bobby pins, tease the section more or use four pins.
7. French Braid Sideways
Inspired by Matthew Williamson, this style is best if you’re good at French braiding, but with practice anyone can do it. Part your hair to the side then French braid across your hairline, securing with a clear elastic. This look is boho chic so leave the rest of your hair messy. If you have natural waves, even better.
There you have it, the top 7 hairstyles for days when you don’t have time to spend on your hair. Let me know if you have any questions about any of the styles and as always, let me know what you think!
Which style is your favorite? Are there any that I missed? Leave your answers in the comments.
Posted on on February 15, 2008 / Filed Under: Beauty & Hair / Tags: Hair, Hairstyles, How To
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Love the front poof… I do it all the time. The messy bun is of course super easy too!
Thanks for sharing these tricks :)
Zephyr
I do the front poof a lot too, although I just got sideswept bangs so I have been wearing those down a lot more. And yes, the messy bun is such a classic, haha! <3
Cadi
Don’t forget the knit beanie! Yeah, it’s a total Rumer Willis rip-off, but when you’ve got ten minutes to get out the door and your hair is starting to look dreadlocked, it works!
And a tip (especially handy in winter), stick a dryer sheet in your knit hat before you put it on. It keeps you from looking like you stepped on a live wire when you take the hat off.
Zephyr
Ahh the knit beanie. I like your tip about the dryer sheet! The reason I never wear hats is just for that reason – the static and general hat hair issue. Might have to give them another shot now.
Steph
I totally miss long hair now. I mean I can totally use a hair band or braid it. but using chopsticks or messy buns are too fun! One thing i do love about the front poof is how you can be so much dressier in seconds. Love the post =)
Angela
I love all your suggestion and plan to use some soon.
I have to ask though, for the first one, what would you suggest if we have red hair? since both baby powder and bronzer wouldn’t look right in my hair.
Karla
for red hair… maybe coral colored blush? it’s all about the powdery texture absorbing the oil. they also make dry shampoo!!
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dry+shampoo
^a few examples from amazon.com
which works on any hair color!
Holly
Don’t forget braiding your whole hair! That works the best when your hair is kinky and you don’t have much time. Try a dutch braid. It’s fun if you’re tired of french.
Megg
I LUV the french braid idea! <3
Cindy
oh to get rid of grease, u can rub some conditioner onto the roots of ur hair at ur scalp. this way, u don’t have to worry about it matching the color of ur hair (because conditioner is transparent=) )
Zephyr
Cindy – no way! Conditioner adds grease to your hair. You should never put it on your roots!!
Alice
Hey!
What also works for getting grease out is to use facial absobent papers. they r amazing! (for everything). They r great if ur out and its hot. u dont wanna mess up ur make up but ur face is oily. so what u do is take one of the papers and press them onto ur face. or in this case onto ur roots. i have black hair so as zephyr said that way u dont have to worry about the colour!
adara vicent
Every nite befor I go to bed I use clean and clear all on my face and nack and it works really good!!!!! I leave it on for about five minites and then scrub it all off and dri it with a towel.. ITS EASY YOU SHOULD TRY IT
Jessica
how can i do mii hair in a few minutes and have it look really good!!! i mean like it needs to look good but not take a long time! i have really thin hair so when i want it curly i need to put ALOT of stuff in mii hair but if i dont it wont stay. i dont really like mii hair up but when im in the mood i will so if you have any tips or suggestions on how to put mii hair you.!!!!
PLZ HELP ME!!!!!!
Chloe
Cool tips thanx xx
mariyaaa
this tips are great thanx xxxxxxxx
bored
A side pony tail (for longish hair), over one shoulder, bangs side swept and head band looks cute and is easy. Plus teasing the back of your head (the corwn) at the roots looks super cute with a cute pin or head band – anyways, cute ideas!
Hallie
How do you do a french braid?
Drea Lorraine
Funny enough, I had NO idea how to do the chopstick due until now. Definitely my favorite for a quick due!
chantell
I fishtail brain my hair all the time. It’s different from the french braid or inside out braid you mostly see.
Jess
i love the lauren conrad look so great so cool she and charlize theorn and shakira r my idols ich liebe ditch thank u!
lazygirl
one of my favorites is to do a front puff and pull half my hair up into a messy bun thingy…and straighten the remaining hair around my shoulders…it takes 5 mins or less and its awesome for second day greasy hair….totally makes you look like a bad ass haha..
Alyssa
lazygirl i am soooo trying that hairstyle! thanks! i have wavy extreamly poofy hair but it looks fabulous when straight, but i have to take FOREVER to make it perfect. so pulling it up with a front puff would look like i actually did something without actually doing much! i would still have to straighten it though, just not get every single strand of hair. :)
Jackie
thhhxxxx for that baby powder idea i would off nevvveer thought of that soooooo thhhhxxxxx again !! i also neeevveerrrr knew you were supposed to tease ur hairr when doing a poof – great advice thhhhannnnkkkkuuuu
moomz
can you explain how to make tht POOF please!!!!!can u explain it alitttle more cuz i jus loved it!!!!!!
TINA
I HAVE CURLY HAIR AND HAIR LITTLE BIT LONGER THAN MY SHOLDERS SO I PUT IT IN A PONYTAIL ALL THE WAYS TO THE TOP AND I HAVE BANGS SO I PUT IT BACK WITH A MINI CLIP OR BOOBY PIN
Charley.x
Mii hair takes me so long 2 do i have 2 wake up 1hr and a half early just 2 do.
ii mostly always have it diffrent but my 2 mostly used styles are:
Out and straight/
slicked back into a high messy bun with slicked fringe.
My hairs naturally curly nd a reaL Bother all of de tyme :D
CharleyREbecca
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Charley.x
Wood of never thought of babypowder thanx 4 dat!
Wot do i use for blackhair:S
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Yenny
Hi there.
I really love the “do a messy bun” picture. But unfortunately i dont understand how to do that. I mean i dont really get your explanation there.
By the way, my hair is kinda long hair and a straight one.
I doubt it can be so as great as the picture.
So, please help me to get that hairstyle. PLEASE……………….
Thankz So MUch.
Love Ya… ^o^
kate
i tried to do the kpony with the hair wrapped around but it didn’t work can you explain it more?
Jessica
I have really poofy, wavy hair. My favorite quick fix is really fat hot rollers, because they have the advantages of straightening and curling and take about 10 minutes. You let them heat up for about five minutes, throw them in really quick (takes me about 3) then leave them in for another 5 or so while you do some make-up or eat a bowl of cereal. Pull them out and run a brush through the curls and your hair is shiny, smooth and really feminine. Works best if you throw on something girly with it, sort of vintage.
Sadaf
i have wavy thick hair but i cut it like the new jenny humphreys from gossip girl. and evry1 i kno even ppl i DNT kno, cum up 2 me and say that they luv my hairstyle so i reckon u guys should try it ;)
Natasha
I really like the Chic ponytail but i don’t exactly understand how to do it.
tiffany
i really like the front poof i wear my hair like that all the time it is really easy and quick
Christie
I knooow this article is really old, but I also like to do a fishtail braid over one shoulder. Sorta like a side pony, but braided. It takes 5 seconds to fishtail braid, once you learn how, and it’s super cute!
For curly hair that takes less than 5 minutes, I french braid (or you could do several braids all over) my hair at night. Then I just wake up, take out the braids, and run my fingers through the waves. Just hair spray and go! Sorta looks crimped at first, but they loosen up as the day goes on.
:)
Val
Love the first three tips…using them together works great for me! Soak up the oil, put hair in a messy bun, and add a headband! Perfect for running late to class or lazy weekends :)
mish.
hey thanks for the tip ;)
i like the number one, i always want a tip like that haha:D
Dianne
Another quick and easy hairstyle I do is the Korean bun! Tutorials are on youtube, but basically you just gather your hair up and tie into a tight bun, twisting the ponytail 2-3 times. When that’s done and you feel like your head is about to explode from the tightness (haha), hold the ponytail using your other hand, making sure that your hand is securing it in place while you pull the bun upwards and then let it hang down close to your nape.
The outcome is literally a loose bun, and just finish it off by pulling off some strands from the bun to frame your face. Hairspray and some bobby pins help to keep it in place. :)
Love this post!
evie
cindy, didn’t you know to only put condition at the ends of your hair!!
i like to use batiste dry shampoo-
smells gorgeous :)
Sarah
another good one is to twist your hair instead of french braid it… it take less time and still looks awesome. =) i do it a LOT.
Po Po
totally loving the braid. it looks great when it is done loosely. =) its all the rage in Tassie.