Picture the laziest girl in the world. I'm totally imagining myself, are you? Because I am the ultimate in lazy when it comes to making myself look pretty. I love the results I get when I spend some extra time on my makeup and hair, but it happens so rarely.
OK, makeup is a bit easier, you can just swipe and go when you're short on time. As for my hair, I always will it to magically transform and become perfect right after I step out of the shower. And I always believe it will happen, until I look in the mirror and see the abundant amount of frizz setting in. Pop. There goes my bubble.
And then I realised something. Even lazy girls like myself are willing to check out a really good hair guide if it means not having to worry about looking like a walking bad hair day every morning. Especially if it's filled with shortcuts and tips to make the low maintenance girl's life even easier.
So I tracked down some serious tips and tricks off the internet, to get everything we need for the ultimate hair guide for lazy girls. Seriously -- just read through it and you'll love how great your hair looks, not to mention all of the time you save every morning.
Start with a low maintenance cut
You
don't want to spend all of your free time at the salon, so stick with a cut that doesn't require much time or touch-ups. The best choices? A simple bob is really nice, and adding some layers will give it texture. Bangs are also low maintenance, and you just have to trim them every few weeks. But you can do that yourself at home.
Another important thing to remember is to choose a cut that works with your natural hair texture. For straight or wavy hair, go with a one-length bob that sits just on the shoulder so when it grows an inch it won't have a drastic effect. For curly hair, layers at the jaw line grow out soft.
Take dvantage of wet hair
Updos look the best when they're styled on damp hair, especially if you're going for the sleek look. First, towel-dry your hair and brush it really well. Then, create a side part and brush your hair back into a tight ponytail or bun. This way, you won't get the frizz while your hair dries.
Cut back on blow dry time
Instead of blow drying your hair right out of the shower, try this "ancient secret" both hairstylists swear by: To cut drying time in half, add a pump or two of blow-dry lotion (try:
Redken Satinwear 02 Ultimate Blow Dry Lotion, £12.90) and rough dry with your hands until your hair is about 60 percent dry. It's faster than trying to immediately straighten sopping wet hair.
Then, clip up the top half of your hair and use a round brush to blow dry the bottom half first. Always start drying the hair underneath. This adds volume from the inside out. To finish, unclip the rest of your hair and blow dry section by section.
Remember to add volume
Flat, limp hair is a dead giveaway that you were too lazy to wash your hair that day. (Remember, you may be lazy but you don't want people to know that.) You can instantly take your hair from flat to voluminous by using a volumizing product -- whether its sprinkling a tiny bit of volumizing powder into your roots or misting all over with a volumizing spray (try:
Sebastian Volupt Spray, £12.75).
Style your hair naturally
If you've got curly hair: Right when you get out of the shower, towel dry your curls and put in a bit of hair serum (try
Osis Body Me Fullifying Volume Serum , £9.75). Then let it dry naturally for gorgeous, bouncy curls.
If you've got wavy hair: First, spritz all over with salt spray (try
Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, £15.95). Then section off the hair into two parts and loosely braid. Allow the hair to dry and release the braids when they're 80 percent dry. This will create disheveled, beautiful beachy hair.
If you've got straight hair: Use an essential oil on damp hair (try
Rene Furterer Karite Intense Nutrition Oil, £30.41) as it helps the hair stay non-frizzy and keeps the shine and texture as it dries naturally.
Skip the shower altogether
If you miss a washing or two, don't worry -- it's easy to make your hair look freshly washed. You'll want to hide the fact that it's dirty, obviously. In that case, dry shampoo is your best friend. (Lately everyone in the office has been raving about
Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo, £15.30, yep, we're all a little lazy.) Concentrate on the crown, the top part of your scalp where it's the oiliest. Lift up your hair in sections and just spray it on the roots, doing three or four layers of this.
The ponytail
Ahh, everyone's favorite "I've got no time" hairstyle. A lot of people think this look is for those without any style or personality, but the good news is that the boring pony has revolved to become fun, flirty and still super easy. Just tease the top of your hair for some height and wrap a piece of hair around your elastic for instant chic-ness.
The sleek bun
This polished style is so easy to do, it'll become your new favorite look for the office. For a sleek, structured look, start with wet hair or spritz dry hair generously with spray gel and comb through. Brush it back into a high ponytail (or position it at the nape of your neck) and twist it into a ballerina bun. Use bobby pins to secure any loose pieces of hair.
The messy bun
The messy bun is another quick and easy style. Gather your hair loosely into a ponytail at the back of your head. Wrap the elastic around your pony once, and then pull the pony halfway through before twisting the elastic around. Repeat the "pull and twist" method to secure the bun. Use your fingers to tug at the bun and loosen it up.
The braid
Braids are awesome because they look gorgeous no matter how flawed they are. In fact, they're even cuter when you make them look beachy, with pieces falling out here and there. A side swept braid can be done in under a minute, and you don't need freshly washed hair to pull it off.
Twisted waves
Divide your hair into four sections and do a braid in each section and then twirl it around and pin it up into a bun. Let it set, and then take it out once it dries. You'll have this really cool hairstyle. Sort of Vanessa Hudgen-esque, don't you think?
Keep these must-have products within reach
You can pretty much recreate any lazy girl hairstyle with these must-have items, recommended by experts:
• Dry shampoo:
Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo, £15.30
• Hairspray:
L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray, £7.51
• Blow dry lotion:
Redken Satinwear 02 Ultimate Blow Dry Lotion, £12.90
• Volumizer:
Sebastian Volupt Spray, £12.75
My hair looks and feels great with these super amazing little cheats.
Will you try any?
xoxo,
Angelique
