Flip side hair
Flip side hair
When you wake up with untamed hair you start to think of a thousand ways to fix it. Before trying anything that may be too risky, we recommend that you try to change your site stripe. With your fingers, trace a part on the opposite side and move the hair to that other part of the head. It is a very simple gesture that can help you save the situation in less than a minute.
Low bun
Low bun
Collect all the hair in a low ponytail. When you make the last turn of the elastic, instead of pulling all the hair, leave it halfway. With the excess hair, cover the elastic and secure with bobby pins. You can apply a little hairspray after pulling out a few front strands.
Open waves
Open waves
Do you have to eat breakfast, get dressed, prepare food, etc. before leaving home? Make two braids and last minute pass them several times the irons or the dryer. You will leave home with beautiful waves.
Semi-picked
Semi-picked
Sometimes we don't have all the fatal hair, just the front part. In those cases, nothing like resorting to a simple semi-collected. Take the side locks and secure them in the middle of the head with a hair clip, bobby pins or a pretty barrette.
Top knot
Top knot
High bows are one of the most useful options for these occasions. Keep in mind that if you have to go to work or go to an important meeting, it cannot be like the one you do to be at home. Create a high ponytail first, then wrap your hair over the elastic. If you have very long hair, circle your hair on the first round and tuck the excess through the middle. Keep twisting the hair over the bun until there is no more hair left. Put another rubber band and make sure it is well hidden by the bow itself.
Half up bun
Half up bun
You can also use the half up bun , a semi-updo with a bow very fashionable among the famous. This is a pretty casual hairstyle, so think about what plans you have for the day before resorting to it. Gather the hair from the top of the head at the crown, twist it into a bun, and attach a hair tie. If you have time, you can straighten the rest of the mane.
Bun-braid
Bun-braid
Instead of the classic top knot you can also opt for this other variant a little less seen. Collect all your hair in a high ponytail, braid it and wrap the hair band with the braid. Put another rubber band trying to hide the tips underneath.
Clear face
Clear face
For very extreme cases of "bad day hair" we have the option of combing backwards with a wet effect styling gel. This look works best on evening looks. You just have to get a comb and apply the product as you comb your hair from front to back.
Utraliso
Utraliso
If you have time to plug in the iron, don't hesitate. You can let it warm up while you dress or put on makeup. In the event that you do not have time to thoroughly straighten it, you can focus on working the upper layers and leaving the rest as is.
Lopsided braid
Lopsided braid
If you're quick to braid (and you have long hair), this is your lifesaver hairstyle. Combing your hair with your fingers, bring your entire hair to the side, divide it in three and braid until you reach the ends. Put a thin rubber band to hold it. You can open the ends of the braid a little so that it is undone and more beautiful.
Semi-gathered with braids
Semi-gathered with braids
Another option for those who have mastered the technique of braids is to have a semi-gathered or half crown. Braid the two front sides, bring them back and secure with a bobby pin or elastic. If you brush your hair well before, you will do it faster.
Low ponytail
Low ponytail
Do you only have time to iron your bangs? Nothing happens, collect the rest in a simple low ponytail and pull out some front strands. If you can, smooth the hair in the ponytail a bit once it's done to make it more polished.
Place a pin
Place a pin
Choose a pretty barrette, with rhinestones if it is at night, or simpler for the day and place it holding the part of the bangs. The ornament will attract all eyes by distracting the attention from the rest of your hair.
High ponytail
High ponytail
It may be one of the most popular hairstyles of all. If you want to give it a touch of glamor, make it higher than normal and cover the elastic with your hair.
All aside
All aside
Have you slept all night on the same side and now the hair is flattened? If the rest of the hair is fine, you can try this trick of gathering that part behind the ear with a lot of bobby pins. It looks great.
It has happened to all of us more than once: you follow the same hair routine as always, but you don't know why you wake up with a bad day hair or, what is the same, with "crazy hair" … If you don't have Time to wash your hair, dry it and style it or, simply, you don't feel like it, you will need to resort to one of these lifesaving looks. They are very quick to do and allow you to succeed on more than one occasion.
- Change the line. The famous flip side hair can save our day. With your fingers, trace a part on the opposite side of the head and move all your hair to that part. You will see how things are better. In addition, you can always combine this trick with some of the hairstyles that we propose.
- Bows. Low, high, braided … they are always a flattering and quick option to do. You just have to keep in mind that the hair is well polished if you have an important appointment. To do this, it is best to first make a ponytail and then the bow .
- Pigtails . The lows are very elegant and ideal if your bangs have been saved from bad day hair or you have time to iron it. If there is no way to save it, resort to a higher ponytail than usual.
- Semi-collected . A great option for when the back of the hair can be saved. You can simply pick up the front strands, braid them, or collect them into a bun.
- Express waves . If you have some time before you go out, make two or three braids and iron them several times. Undo them with cold hair and you will have beautiful waves in the blink of an eye.
- Forks and pins. They can be used to throw all the hair to one side. They work very well in these cases, because they are quickly placed and attract all eyes towards them, diverting attention from other possible disasters in the hair.
By Sonia Murillo