Every girl knows you need an arsenal of quick and pretty hair ideas to survive your weekly routine. We all have our favorite styles, but we also need some additional inspiration now and then to keep up a fresh look. Here are 15 quick hair ideas to get your day started no matter your hair length.



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The Loose French Braid
No matter how long or short your hair (apart from the ladies rocking pixies), you can sport a French braid. The key to making this look runway-ready is doing it quick and loose instead of pulling the hair tight as you braid.

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Let Your Hair Down
If you have a good conditioner, try simply brushing your hair out, hair-spraying some flyaways in place, and heading out the door. To keep your finished look all day, try Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse, $28.

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Messy Bun
Simply whisk your hair back into a ponytail, twist it up and around, pop in an elastic and a couple bobby pins, and get on with the day while looking fabulous.

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Side Braid
One of the hair ideas made popular by "The Hunger Games", the side braid has hung on. Start a French braid above one of your ears, and then work your way over to your shoulder and down in front. For classic, long-wearing elastics, get some Goody Ouchless Rubberband Elastics, $1.49.

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Simple Pull-back Look
Brush and part your hair as you normally would. Pull back the sides of your hair in front of your ears and secure it in the back with a small elastic. For additional style, add a cute accessory. You can also try twisting your hair as you pull it back.



Single Side Pin-up
This is one of the many hair ideas that involves leaving most of your hair down. Pull half of your bangs behind your ear and use some bobby pins and hairspray to keep them in place. A particularly great hairspray is L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray, $14.99.

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Braid and Ponytail
Beginning at the front of your part, simply braid the sides of your hair back until the meet. Once both braids have reached the center of your head, secure with an elastic and create a ponytail with the rest of your hair.

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Doughnut Bun
Using a bun maker or hair donut to put all of your hair in a smooth doughnut bun on top of your head is a quick and cool way to keep your hair tamed. As a plus, many bun makers have instructions right on the package for how to achieve an ideal look. For an all-inclusive package, pick up a Conair Bun Maker Kit, $4.99.

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The Librarian Bun
A tight bun at the dead-center back of your head is an effortless updo. Brush back your hair and secure it firmly in place with an elastic before using your preferred method to achieve a tight bun. Accent it with a ribbon, flowers, or a clip.

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Waterfall Braid
Doing a waterfall braid is a lot like doing a French braid while "dropping" some of the hair you pick up. No matter your hair length, a waterfall braid on either side of your head can keep the hair out of your face while allowing you to still wear it down.

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Loose Curls
Setting your hair in large curlers the night before will have the payoff of a quick morning style. Simply take out your curlers, pin a few curls back, add hairspray and head out the door. Drybar High Tops Self-grip Rollers, $10, are awesome for achieving this look.



Half Up, Half Down
Pull part of your hair up and back and leave the other half down. This versatile look works with curls, braids and buns. Rock it how you want to keep hair out of your face while you get on with your day.

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Twisted Ponytail Bun
Put your hair in a ponytail, make a "hole" in the middle above the elastic, and then keep putting your hair through the hole until you've achieved a bun. Once all your hair is up, pin in place. It's a quick, loose look that's one of the better hair ideas on this list.



Side Part
Doing a deep side part and pinning the small part of your hair back can be a bold look with little to no prep time. Use L'Oreal Paris Lock It Clean Style Gel, $4.99, to keep one side of your hair slicked back while the other is bold and beautiful.

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The Classic Ponytail
While it can seem boring, the key to a cute ponytail is knowing your hair type. For straight hair, pull it back tight and high on your head. Full and long hair looks best with a loose and centered ponytail. For short hair, wear it tight and right in the middle of your head for a cute little puff.