How to do Easy & Fast Hairstyles in less than 5 minutes

Beautiful and stylish hair can be acheived quickly and with minimal styling instruments.

Put down the hair products. Step away from the curling iron, flat iron and hairdryer. It is possible to have stylish and beautiful hair without spending hours in front of the mirror. There are many styles to try that can help you earn the title of "effortless beauty."

Things You'll Need

• Comb or brush
• Hair elastic
• Bobby pins

Instructions

1. Start with dry hair. Skipping the washing, rinsing and drying of your hair can add precious minutes to your busy schedule.

2. Decide upon the height of your hairdo. The length of your hair may prevent you from pulling it up too high on top of your head.

3. Gather hair at the base of the neck for a low bun, a low pony tail or a low braid.

4. Gather hair just at the crown and front for a cute half-up, half-down look. Pull back your bangs; you may need extra bobby pins if you have short bangs. Tease this section a bit with a comb for the height you desire and secure with crisscrossing bobby pins.

Tips & Warnings

• A chic head band, including bows or animal prints, can hide a messy do.

• There are many variations of braids that you can try. Side braids across the crown and down one side of your head are very fashionable, but may be difficult to attain depending on the length of your hair.

• Clean up greasy roots by sprinkling on a bit of baby powder on your hair and gently combing out.

• Do not add too many styling products to unwashed hair. Your hair's natural oils are typically enough to hold many of these styles in place. Extra products weigh hair down and make it look dirtier.

References

• Beauty Riot: Easy hairstyles in under five minutes; 2010
• Hairstyle Lounge: Five minute hair styles;Aly Walansky
• College Fashion:Get Ready Fast; 2011

Resources

• Kidzbop:miriammt's entry