5 Quick And Easy Hair Styles That Only Take 10 Minutes

A good hair day makes all the difference between a great day and a not-so-great day. But when the morning rush is already, well, a rush, it can be tricky to find time for your hair.

In fact, our research revealed that 55% of people spend a maximum of 10 minutes on their luscious locks – not a lot of time, but still plenty to create the perfect hairdo! So, we’ve put together a list of easy hair styles that you can do within those 10 minutes.

Ready to turn the streets into your own personal catwalk? Read, below, for our five quick and easy hair styles.

A sleek ponytail puts a smooth, modern spin on the popular, classic updo. The perfect easy hairstyle for long hair, as this look suits both the working day and weekend evenings out.

To complete this simple hairstyle yourself, follow these steps:

1.     First, you’ll need to detangle your hair to help create the sleek, slicked back look we’re going for. Take a wide-toothed comb and gently run it through your locks until you’ve brushed out any knots.

2.    Next, it’s time to apply a styling aid – a styling gel or cream is best here. Pop a small amount of product into your hand and being to work it through your hair. Make sure to pay close attention to the roots, hairline, and crown of your head.

3.     Now we can actually create this simple hairstyle! Pick up your brush and start to brush your hair back, gathering it at the crown of your head to get the high level we’re after.

4.    Lastly, with your hair style done, simply secure it into place with a hair tie. You can use a regular tie, but silk hair ties offer more protection for the delicate strands.

A messy bun creates an effortless, natural look that suits an everyday fit, but it can also easily transition you to a classy dinner date with friends.

The key to getting this look right is putting in effort – not too much, as these are simple hairstyles – while making it seem like you simply woke up this way. Want to give it a go? Follow these steps:

1.     Up first, we need to gather your hair together. To do this, flip your head upside down and scoop your hair into a ponytail. If you want a high bun, then collect your hair at the crown of your head, for a low bun just position your ponytail at the base of your neck.

2.    With your hair gathered, go ahead and secure it with a hair tie, before twisting your hair around the base of your ponytail. Do this until you have a bun-like shape you’re happy with.

3.     Lastly, simply take your hair tie and twist it around your bun until its safely in place – and you’re done! You can apply a bit of hairspray if you want extra hold, while a texturizing spray will add more of that messy look.

Looking for an easy hairstyle for short hair? Well, we’ve got just the look for you – half up, half down!

This look is super simple to create and is the perfect finishing touch to elevate your daytime outfit. To do it yourself, give the following steps a go:

1.     Before we get started, you’ll want to brush your hair to get rid of any tangles or knots to help make creating this simple hairstyle even easier.

2.    Hair brushed and smooth, we can now get to work on piecing this together. So, place your thumbs just above your ears on either side. Then, gently pull them back until they meet in the middle.

3.     Now, using a hair tie, secure the gathered hair into a ponytail at the crown of your head for a full appearance or above your neck for a more laid back style.

4.    And you’re done! You can either leave the hair in a ponytail or use the steps above to turn it into a bun for more a sleek look.

Headed to a concert or festival? Well, then this quick and easy hair style is the perfect updo to finish off your look.

Ready to get started? Check out the steps, below:

1.     First things first, you’ll need to give your hair a brush, so we’ve got a smooth surface to work with.

2.    Once your hair is brushed and soft, go ahead and section it right down the middle, gathering the sectioned hair into ponytails either at the top or bottom of your head.

3.     Base created, we can now make the bun shape. Take hold of one ponytail and twist it into a rope. For a small and sleek bun, twist the hair tight, while a slightly loose rope will create a messier look.

4.    Next, twist the rope ponytail around the base until you get that signature bun shape. Make sure to secure it using either another hair tie to wrap around the bun or a bobby pin to clip the end of the bun into place.

5.    Repeat steps three and four for the other ponytail and, in no time at all, you’ve got yourself a quick and easy hair style to elevate your party outfit.

TOP TIP: If you want more volume to your space buns, then you can give the ponytails a backcomb. To do this, gently run your hairbrush back against the hair before you turn them into space buns.

We started with a classic, so why not finish with another timeless, simple hairstyle? We’re talking about the braided ponytail!

Creating this look may seem complicated, but it’s actually super simple once you know how – and we’re here to show you the way! Try out the following steps:

1.     The first step is to create a pony tail. To do this, simply gather your hair either at the base of your neck for a low, sleek look or the top of your head for a fuller, voluminous style. Secure this into place using a hair tie.

2.    Next, section your ponytail into three parts, using your fingers to hold them apart.

3.     Then, take the rightmost section of hair and cross it over the top of the centre one, before crossing the left section over the centre section too.

4.    Now, simply keep following the above – left over centre, right over centre, left over centre, right over centre – until you’ve reached the bottom of your hair.

5.    Finally, secure the hair into place using a small hair tie to wrap around the very end of your braid – done! It’s as easy as that.

Every hair enthusiast’s top tip to making simple hairstyles last all day is a dry, freshly washed, healthy head of hair!

However, too much heat from your hair dryer can cause heat damage to those delicate strands overtime, leading to brittle hair that’s hard to style.

Enter our DryOnic Fast Drying hair dryer! With four heat and speed settings, you can customise and control your look without risking damage to your luscious locks. Plus, our StyleOnic Turbo Compact straightener is on hand as your new favourite hair styling tool.

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