It’s every woman’s dream, right? Amazing, hairdresser-worthy hair that you can do at home – in minutes. It turns out, this dream can be a reality, with these simple hair hacks you can try tonight.
Our favourite hairstylists are giving classic looks a fresh update—think pops of coloured fabric and the revival of one of our favourite ’80s ’dos. Here’s how to recreate this season’s trending hairstyles, even when you’re short on time.
Hairstyle: Chignon (Low-Slung Bun)
Part old Hollywood, part Italian signora on vacation, a little ornamentation makes a twist look charming.
Re-create it in minutes: Construct a chignon (an easy one: pat hair down the centre, divide into two sections and twist over each other before pinning into place) and pin a ribbon along the lower half, or wrap a scarf around your entire head. Finish with a bow or knot at the end (either way works).
Chic tip: “Make sure your hairstyle doesn’t read as over juvenile – that means no pigtails – and the fabric print of your scarf or ribbon is smart,” advises John Frieda hairstylist Harry Josh.
Product pick: Premium Pin Company 999 Bobby Pins
Hairstyle: Sky-High Ponytail
When it comes to ponytails, it’s all in the placement: a low pony is sleek, but a high one is sexy.
Re-create it minutes: For a perfect placement, Josh suggests looking straight into a mirror and ensuring the top ponytail is visible without having to tilt your head forward.
Chic tip: Run a straightener over your strands before finishing this hairstyle with a little shine-enhancing serum for a super sleek tail.
Product pick: SACHAJUAN Shine Serum
Hairstyle: Changing Your Part
Creating a deep side part or parting your hair differently can add volume at the roots and give your hairstyle an instant refresh.
Re-create it minutes: After prepping damp hair with a volumising mousse, “grab a round brush and blow-dry your fringe up and away from your face,” advises Josh. Use a velcro roller to set the fringe in place while your hair cools, then unravel and set with a lightweight shine-enhancing hairspray.
Chic tip: “To keep things fun and simple, style this fringe with messy loose waves or a bun,” suggests Josh.
Product pick: Kérastase K Mousse Bouffante
Hairstyle: Embrace Your Curls
Put down that straightener and learn to love your texture.
Re-create it in minutes: “Use a mousse and/or serum to define your curls and remove frizz,” says Josh. “Add a diffuser to your hairdryer and allow the tendrils to sit in the diffuser to prevent frizz while maintaining the curl. “ Once hair is dry, you can use a thin curling iron to add definition.
Chic tip: Apply styling product immediately after showering – the second your hair starts to dry, it will start to frizz.
Product pick: John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Perfecting Spray
Hairstyle: The Perfect Bun
It’s no secret that the perfect bun can be tricky to master. Luckily, Toni & Guy’s Easy Bun Roller makes it effortless to create sleek or voluminous styles whenever you need. Whether you’re going for something simple or statement-making, your look stays put all day—without the discomfort.
Re-create it in minutes: Start by gathering your hair into a high or low ponytail, depending on the look you’re going for. Next, slide the bun roller onto the ponytail, making sure it’s securely in place. Gently wrap your hair around the roller, tucking it underneath and securing it with bobby pins. To finish, mist with hairspray and a touch of shine spray for a sleek, polished result.
Product pick: Toni & Guy’s Easy Bun Roller, $8 at Woolworths
Hairstyle: Tucked Behind The Ears
Minimalists rejoice: “Clean hair can be a style in and of itself,” declares Howard McLaren, co-founder and creative director at R+Co (the brand’s shampoos and conditioners also function as styling products).
Re-create it in minutes: If your hair has a natural wave, its as simple as gathering your freshly washed, air-dried hair back behind your ears. Straight hair will benefit from mousse (and a blow-dry), while those with fine strands can mist sea salt spray to the mid-lengths and pin in to place, or “create tiny side braids along the hairline down to the nape,” suggests McLaren.
Chic tip: “Either a centre or side part works with this style, as long as it’s a precise parting,” advises McLaren.
Product pick: R+CO Analog Cleansing Foam Conditioner
Hairstyle: Half-Pulled-Through Pony
You may already wear this ‘do after a workout, so congratulations – it’s now officially a runway-worthy style.
Re-create it in minutes: Work dry shampoo through from roots to ends for texture, then “create a middle part and tease around the roots to create a little more volume”, says Josh. Now you can do your half-pulled-through-ponytail thing.
Chic tip: “Tug the pony down so it loosens slightly, and pull out shorter layers around the face,” advises Josh.
Product pick: Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Dry Shampoo
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