23 Easy Office-Appropriate Hairstyles That Take No Time at All
For a place where we spend the bulk of our time, the office can often get the short end of the stick when it comes to our creativity. Maybe you’re lucky enough to have a position that takes advantage of your talents, but more often than not cubicles, board rooms and suits are the norm. And with snooze buttons and coffee demanding our attention in the morning, we’re also likely to skimp on our hair and beauty routines. We say no more! Gorgeous hair doesn’t have to be a major morning investment. With these 23 styles, you can show off your personality and your creativity every day with minimal effort! That’s a win-win-win to us!
1. Pretty Messy Knot: Messy-on-purpose is our favorite kind of hairstyle. And not needing to tame unruly curls? Sounds perf. (via Brit + Co)
2. Sleek Pinned Pixie: A short cut may mean fewer styling options, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also fall prey to bedhead. Smooth it down and glam it up with some sleek barrettes. (via Hair Romance)
3. Romantic Pony: A ponytail may be your go-to hairstyle, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. A simple twist gives your casual style a polished look. (via Refinery 29)
4. Janelle Monae-Inspired ‘Do: Janelle is one of our fave inspirations in both style and life. Her signature pouf just screams #girlboss. (via Black Girl Long Hair)
5. Smooth + Straight: Sometimes super straight is just the way to go, especially when you can straighten it the night before and just touch it up in the AM! (via The Beauty Department)
6. Easy Knotted Hairstyle: This looks like a super complicated French twist sort of deal, but we promise it’s not. You’ll get major hair points and no one will ever have to know your secret. (via Hair Romance)
7. Half-Up: Sometimes tried and true is best. We love our length, but shorter front pieces can def interfere with our productivity at work. (via Keiko Lynn)
8. Twist + Braid: If you can braid and you can twist (which we totally mastered in, like, 5th grade), you can definitely do this super cute style. (via Gal Meets Glam)
9. Classic French Roll: We love the casual elegance of les francaises. But do you think they spend ages getting ready in the morning? Bien sur que non! (via Hair Romance)
10. Wavy Side Bob: With these Gorgeous waves, you won’t be brushing your hair over your shoulder all day. It’s basically the perfect style. (via Brit + Co)
11. Faux Pixie Cut: The perfect look for when you want the pixie but not the commitment. All you need are a few bobby pins to get the job done. (via Naturally Curly)
12. Low Ponytail: Sleek, sexy and in control — you show that meeting who’s boss! (via Cupcakes and Cashmere)
13. Headband Bouffant: We love the look of the retro bouffant, but not necessarily the teasing and hairspray that come along with it. Fake it with a headband and rock your office like a real Joan. (via Brit + Co)
14. Slicked Back: This look definitely has some sass. (via Refinery 29)
15. French Braided Bang into a Pony: Ain’t nobody got time for kinked out bangs in the morning. We suggest you French braid them and top it off with wrapped pony. (via Refinery 29)
16. Curly Twisted Pin-Up: This look is gorg for any number of occasions. We may just never take it down. (via Kinky Curly Coily Me)
17. Fishtail Bun: You finally mastered the fishtail and you want the world to know it, but sometimes a long braid isn’t the most practical look. Here it provides extra volume and oomph to a topknot. (via Hair and Makeup by Steph)
18. The Faux Bob: Once you mastered the faux pixie, obvi the bob was next. Rock this style at work, and then throw on a fringe dress for happy hour! (via Brit + Co)
19. Everyday Curls: Long, loose curls are the go-to look of the moment. LC teaches us a quick and easy way to maintain them all day! (via Lauren Conrad)
20. Inside-Out Ponytail: It looks like some super complicated twisted thing, but really all you did was invert your pony. (via Nothin’ Fancy Really)
21. Elegant Half-Up: If you can wield a bobby pin, you can master this chic look. (via The Small Things Blog)
22. Visible Bobby Pins: Office couture goes haute couture. Channel the runway as your strut the office hallway with your visible bobby pins. (via Refinery 29)
23. Sleek Twisted Ponytail: We’ve all done a wrapped pony, but we love that this look bumps up the drama without any more effort. Ponytails FTW! (via Love Maegan)
What’s your go-to workday hairstyle? Are you all about your street style appeal or more into comfort and ease?