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Everyone wants to walk out the door looking good and feeling confident, but you don't always have the time to put into your hair. There are some quick and easy hairstyles that can save you time and still leave you feeling good and looking amazing. So, hit the snooze button; you only need five minutes for these great hairstyles!
Braid a Different Way
A quick side braid is pretty and works well on just about anyone's hair. "Glamour" magazine notes you can do this beauty trick in under three minutes. Start by taking a section on one side of your hair, which you then French-braid across to the other ear, interlacing three sections of hair for the braid, and adding new strands as you go.
Curly Hair Treatment
For quick, curly alternatives, spritz your locks with enzyme-enriched misting spray to activate bounce and body. Run your fingers through your hair to give it some lift, pulling half of it up. Secure it loosely with a cute clip. Curl a few curls around your finger for extra definition and finish with a light finishing spray. You also can opt to leave your hair down. Wash your hair quickly in the shower and add organic hair oil on wet hair. Add a combination of leave-in conditioner and gel and let your hair air dry for loose waves.
Casual and Quick
Try a loose ponytail, apply a hydrating cream throughout the hair. Pull the hair back loosely, add an anti-frizz product and scrunch the hair for loose waves. With a tight ponytail, wet your hair slightly and pat dry. Apply a smoothing cream and pull into a ponytail. Scrunch the ends and let air dry. To hide the hair-tie, Grab a small strand of hair from underneath the ponytail and wrap it around. secure it with a bobby pin.
Tips and Tricks
If you know you are going to need a quick fix in the mornings, shower and wash your hair the night before. You'll save time in the morning. If you oversleep and don't have time to shower, don't worry. Keep a dry shampoo on hand to ensure you walk out the door with clean locks. If you don't have a dry shampoo, hide your oily roots with a cute headband.
