How to style your hair in 5 minutes flat

There are moments when you just have to rush for party or to attend an occasion. Well, you can manage the dress, footwear and make up but your hair. Here is a simple way to style your hair in just 5 minutes. So, next time you are rushing to a party, be sure of sporting a trendy yet simplest hairstyle.

Styling hair

Complexity Level

Moderately Easy

Time required

5 minutes

Resources required

1. Fine-tooth comb

2. Dry shampoo

3. A holder for ponytail

4. Bobby pins (3-4 )

5. Barrette

6. Hair spray

Instructions

1. Tease your Hair

You need to give volume to your hair. For this you will have to tease the hair roots. This can be achieved by using a fine-tooth comb. If your hair is fine you will require dry shampoo. Apply dry shampoo to your hair and create texture. Applying dry shampoo helps in teasing your hair. Divide your hair into small sections and heave the comb up and down along two inches of the hair roots.

2. Tie a loose ponytail

After teasing your hair, gather them at the nape of your neck and tie a loose ponytail. It is advisable to use your hands for this and not a comb. This will ensure that the teased hair is lifted. Use a ponytail holder to secure the ponytail .

3. Make chignon

Now curl your hair upwards from the ponytail’s base and secure it with a few bobby pins. To hide your handiwork let about 2 inches of your hair your hair fall back over the ponytail which is pinned up.

4. Put barrette

Use an embellished bobby pin or a small rhinestone barrette to pin the remaining hair. Place these hairs over the base of the ponytail. Several choice of beautiful and colorful barrettes can be purchased from beauty supply stores and are not very expensive options. In order to ensure that the style doesn't fall, spray hairspray lightly on the hair style.

5. Loosen a few tendrils

These updos are more flattering and attractive if few pieces of hair or tendrils escape the twist. Pull out some face-framing tendrils with your fingers.

Frequently asked questions:

Q: How can I manage greasy hair?

A: If you have light hair take some baby powder or if you’re a brunette take some matte bronze and using a big fluffy brush apply it to hair roots. This will absorb the grease and will make your hair look fresh.

Quick tips

1. If you want a sophisticated look then use bobby pins and ponytail holders that match your hair color. You can find bobby pins and ponytail holders in blonde, brunette, red and black colors.
2. It is advisable to first get dressed before you start styling your hair.
3. If you want gentle waves in your hair, sleep with a twisted hairdo.

1. If you wash hair for this hairdo, you need to towel dry it. You can also apply a relaxer to your washed and dried hair. Relaxer will make your hair manageable.