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.
