If you have ever had a morning where you've woken up 20 minutes too late, you probably understand the importance of knowing how to do your hair under time constraints. Instead of resorting to the traditional ponytail cure for disheveled plain hair, try any one of these nine super-fast styles when you're in a rush.
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The Wavy Sidetwist
Take strands from one side of your head, twist and bobby pin them to the other side.
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Mega-Volume Double Pony
Take a clear rubber band, section off a top section of hair into one smaller ponytail. Follow this up by tying the bottom section and teasing each section. Set the look with TRESemme Beauty-Full Volume Finish Hairspray, $4.98.
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Flower Braid
Take two small sections of your hair from either side of your face, twist and tie with a clear elastic band. Underneath the band, braid a small section of hair. Twist each of these sections around each other to create a flower shape, then secure with bobby pins.
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Barrette and Go
Instead of rubber banding your hair back, try using a stylish barrette.
The Sylvain Le Hen Barrette, $58, is both simple and chic.
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Braided Bun
Simply apply volumizing spray to wet or damp hair, part down the middle braiding up to the nape of your neck, and finish by wrapping it into a loose bun. It's a fun exercise in how to do your hair in under a minute.
Dove Oxygen Moisture Root Lift Spray, $6, is a solid volumizing spray that will give you texture and life.
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Super Textured Side-Braid
Learn how to do your hair in under 60 seconds with the textured side-braid. For the first step, section your hair off to one side. Complete the look by weaving the braid, tying and loosening each of the sections.
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Quick and Easy Curls
The following method is how to do your hair in less than a minute with quick and easy curls. Start by spraying your hair with Pantene's Smooth Heat Protecting Spray, $5.99. Comb your hair up into a high ponytail at the top of your head. Take small sections of the hair and curl with a curling iron.
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Bottega Veneta Messy Ponytail
If you're wondering how to do your hair with minimal effort, try this catwalk-inspired elegantly disheveled look. Simply comb through straight hair, and pull it back into a low-hanging ponytail.
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Half Up Hair Twist
Tease the hair at your crown for volume, twist two sides of hair away from your face, and secure with a band.
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