We’ve all been there—you get to an event, take one look at yourself in the mirror and realize you have no idea what to do with your hair. It looks like something out of Medusa’s closet (or your sister’s), and there’s no time to fix it. These 4 easy hairstyles are quick and simple enough that you can bust them out even on short notice, which means you can focus on enjoying your night and not on how bad your hair looks!
1) The Messy Updo
The Messy Updo is a hairstyle that is perfect for any type of event, as it can be worn with any outfit. This style is easy to do and does not require much time. The steps are as follows:
1) Find hair accessories that match your outfit. 2) Gather the front section of your hair in a high ponytail and secure with an elastic band. 3) Comb your hair back and out of your face, making sure to keep the ponytail in place so you don't lose it. 4) Use bobby pins to secure any loose hairs and make it messy. 5) Spray hairspray on the updo to give it more volume and hold, if desired.
2) The Sleek Chignon
This chignon hairstyle is perfect for a party where you want to look polished, but not too formal. The sleek chignon can be achieved by either pulling your hair back into a ponytail and then rolling it up into a bun, or by twisting your hair back and securing with bobby pins. After you have secured the top of your hair, gather any remaining strands and twist them around your hand to make a loose bun at the nape of your neck. Secure it with bobby pins and tuck in any loose ends on the side of your head.
3) The Elegant Ponytail
If you're going to a party and don't know what to do with your hair, this is the perfect hairstyle. It's elegant and easy to do. All you need is a ponytail holder and a few bobby pins. First, gather all of your hair together in one hand and twist it up into a bun on top of your head. Then take the ponytail holder (with elastic) and wrap it around the base of the bun you just made. If there's not enough elastic, use bobby pins to secure it in place like a regular ponytail would be secured. Finally, pull out any loose strands that are sticking out from around the base so they're not noticeable. That's all!
4) The Romantic Side Braid
The romantic side braid is an easy and perfect hairstyle for your next wedding or party. The romantic side braid is perfect because it's simple and can be done with any hair length. To create this hairstyle, part the hair on one side of your head and start to braid the hair in a long plait going towards the other side of your head. Once you reach the back of your head, secure with an elastic band and repeat on the other side. Make sure to leave a small section out on both sides of your head so that you can tie them into a bow at the end!