Stars like Olivia Wilde have sported this look at swanky events and, surprisingly, it couldn't be easier to do. Jarman says to gather your hair in a ponytail at the middle of the back of your head. (You get extra style points for using a cute ponytail holder like Henri Bendel Spike Chain Pony Set, $38.) Every two to three inches down your ponytail, slide on a clear elastic. When you're done, "poof" out each section of the ponytail by pinching each side with your fingers and pulling gently outward. Muss up your bangs or pull some hairs out in front so it doesn't look so precious and Princess Jasmine-y.
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Braided Bun
K. Stew's kinda known for rocking the hair flip, but we think this 'do is her best yet. First, make a deep side part. Weave a loose French braid on the side of your head opposite the part, starting at the hairline moving toward the back of your head. Secure it with a clear elastic. On the other side of your head, make a small braid starting at the temple. Tie the end with another elastic. Take the ends of your hair, including the braids, and pin them into a messy bun at the nape of your neck. Let some small pieces near your ears and hairline hang out of the bun for maximum chicness.
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Messy Pixie
So you just got the pixie cut of your dreams? Like, Jennifer-Lawrence-two-months-ago, before-the-bob kind of hair? Good news for you: Pixies are at their best when they're mussed up. Hairstylist Frank Barbosa of IT&LY Hairfashion advises, "In the morning, rub a little almond oil through hair. Rustle it up and spray with an anti-humidity spray such as IT&LY's Pure Definition Hair Spray, $22."
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Bedhead Basics
So what if your #wokeuplikethis bedhead is just a little too greasy, flat or cray to work with -- less "Sienna Miller in a paparazzi shot" and more "Nick Nolte in his DUI mugshot"? That's no prob. "A restyler product is a must for working with bedhead," says Jarman. But sloppy-messy hair is easily manipulated into sexy-messy hair with a product or two.
If your hair has great natural texture but tends to get oily, use dry shampoo. We like Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo, $20, which has a delish vanilla-sandalwood scent. Jarman suggests Sebastian Professional Dry Clean Only, $19.95.
If your locks get a bit oily and listless-looking after sleeping on them, pump up the volume and add a bit of wild body with TotalBeauty.com office fave Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $42.
If your hair is full and textured but gets frizzy or static-y in the morning, rub a dollop of L'Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Total Repair 5 Extraordinary Oil, $6.99 between your palms and smooth over the bottom half of your hair. (It also happens to smell like a beach in Tahiti, so there's that.) Also try Bumble and Bumble Cityswept Finish, $29, which gives waves light definition and sheen for that sexy, slightly dirty look.
It takes a special kind of gal to wake up in the morning, give her hair a quick fluff or twist and head out the door looking genuinely hot. Most of us would get a sympathetic look, an inquiry about our general health or possibly a request to undergo a drug test. That's because that just-rolled-out-of-bed hair usually translates to just-rolled-off-a-garbage-truck hair in real life. But what if you could make bedhead work for, not against you? What if you could take that natural-texture, cool-fuzziness thing you've got going on in the A.M. and make it look chic -- without a lot of fuss? Try these quick styles and little tweaks for making the most of your slept-in locks.
