If you have thick hair, consider opting for a layered bob for an edgy yet elegant style. Choppy layers help minimize volume while making the style easier to manage.
An added braid or two can transform an otherwise ordinary ponytail into an eye-catching weekday look in no time at all.
Here are 13 stylish yet easy to achieve styles for weekday wearability.
Slicked-Back
A classic slicked-back style is simple to achieve and suitable for work or play. Start by starting with damp hair, applying pomade to each lock, combing it back and blow-drying until dry, and smooth out any sticking-out strands with your hands.
For a more sophisticated appearance, add a hard part to define and structure, or enhance volume at the front with a slick-back pompadour. Clay offers more natural-looking results as it dries drier than wax or pomade. Men with long hair should opt for the sleek look to give their mane an impressive and distinguished aesthetic. Light hairspray will work wonders in creating this soft style, while firm-hold mousse or wet-look pomade will achieve more dramatic effects.
Half-Up Top Knot
Messy top knots may be popular, but sometimes you want something more refined. Enter the half-up top knot: an elegant variation of the classic messy bun.
To achieve this stylish updo, pull back your hair into two ponytails and secure them using elastic rubber bands (or use bobbie pins for an elegant finish). Next, take one ponytail’s top layer and wrap it around the base of another before pinning as needed.
This elegant yet casual top knot boasts an elegant, boho aesthetic, making it the ideal style for an informal summer wedding or brunch with the girls. Add texture by gently tousling loose pieces. And for maximum flexibility and smoothness use NuMe Hair-Fie Ready Finishing Spray as needed to provide flexible hold.
Twisted Bun
Twisted Bun is an adorable and feminine bun style that’s simple to do, adding romantic flair to any look.
Start by sectioning off your hair into three parts; divide one section in two for creating Dutch braids down to your nape of neck; wrap this braided section around the base of your bun; secure with bobby pins when complete.
Reese Witherspoon made quite an impression at the ‘Mud’ premiere, wearing an elegant side twisted bun adorned with gorgeous open neckline and drop earrings.
To achieve this beautiful hairstyle, brush and comb out any tangles in your locks before smoothing any loose strands with fingers before tucking the end of your ponytail into its base.
Low Bun
Alex Gadboury shows how to create an intricate knotted low bun using only one hair elastic and produces mesmerizing results in under two minutes.
This style works particularly well on face shapes that feature heart or round shapes, and using hair pins to add volume is especially flattering. Additionally, you could experiment with this look by adding braided details, fun twists, or simply leaving some random strands peek out for an alternative casual style.
A low bun can look luxurious when styled with light hold hairspray to maintain its shape. A polished low bun makes an impression at work or an event, as well as being an ideal look to sport while video calling with loved ones.
Sleek Side Bun
An elegant style is ideal for formal events and showing your feminine side. This side bun is an example of this, featuring a low and tight bun with an over-the-top braid finishing invisibly inside it.
Add drama and style to your bun with this eye-catching Madame Pompadour style! Perfect for long blonde locks, but also great on shorter lengths!
To create this look, begin by applying texturizing spray and lightly scrunching your locks together. When your hair has been gathered together, tie it into a low clam bun using bobby pins to secure it.
