No
time to wash your hair? No problem. The creative director of the Chris Chase
Salon in New York City, Paul Cucinello, shows you how to look polished in no
time.
If You Have Long Layers:
The Sophisticated Pony
Here's
a quick solution for taking your ponytail up a few notches on the style scale.
1.
If your hair is dry, work in a pea-size amount of styling cream for hold.
2.
Then make a center part. Leave a two-inch section out in front on either side
of your face. Gather the rest of your hair back into a low ponytail, securing
it with an elastic.
3.
Next, pull each front section around the left and right sides of your head,
joining them with your low pony. Wind another elastic on top of the first one
to keep these pieces in place.
4.
Finish by taking a one-inch section from the tail and wrapping it around the
base of your ponytail (to camouflage both elastics) and secure with a bobby pin
underneath.
If You Have Natural
Curls: Easy Morning Waves
Working
with your natural texture has never been easier. Skipping shampoo can even be
beneficial for curls. "Overwashing is one of the main causes of
frizz," says Cucinello.
1.
Before going to bed, dampen (don't soak) hair with water using a spray bottle.
Then work in a curl-enhancing mousse for added control.
2.
Divide your hair into three sections and braid each—starting from the middle of
the hair and tying it off with an elastic about an inch from the end.
3.
In the morning, unwind the braids and finger comb—using a smoothing cream to
tame flyaways. "This will take you from tight curls to loose, beachy waves
overnight," Cucinello says.
If You Have Fine Hair:
The Big Braid
Create
the illusion of thickness by slinging all of your hair to one side and adding
Cucinello's secret weapon: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $39 for 8.5 fl. oz.
1.
Holding the can two to three inches away from your head, spritz roots with the
dry texturizing spray and allow it to sit on your scalp for one to two minutes
to absorb excess oil.
2.
Work your hands from roots to ends to fluff up hair, then swing all of your
length to one shoulder and loosely braid.
3.
Secure with a clear elastic or one close to your hair color. (We like the
snag-free kind from Goody, $3 for 100.) The best part: "The more imperfect
this style is, the better," says Cucinello.
If You Have Kinky Hair:
The Top Knot
Go
for a sleek finish fast by piling hair up high and adding a few well-placed
pins.
1.
Separate hair into two-inch sections and spritz roots with dry shampoo or
Cucinello's go-to dry texturizing spray.
2.
Work a thin layer of pomade over the palm of your hands, flip your head upside
down and gather hair at the crown—securing it into a ponytail with an elastic.
If your hair is particularly coarse, use a bristle brush (like Sonia Kashuk's
Bristle Hair Brush, $15) for a smooth, tight finish.
3.
Add a little more pomade to the tail, then twist it around the base of your
pony to create a bun.
4.
Fasten the tail in place with bobby pins that match your hair color. (Got long
bangs? Twist them back to one side and secure with more bobby pins.)
5.
To prevent frizz, he recommends spritzing hair with Garnier Sleek and Shine
Anti-Humidity Hairspray, $3.50.
If You Have Short Hair:
The Quick Slick-Back
Keep
unwashed hair undercover and try this ultrasleek and ultraeasy look.
1.
Pull the top section of your hair up into a ponytail. (If you have a cropped
cut—like a pixie—you can skip straight to the second step.)
2.
Generously spray the bottom section (back and sides) with hairspray (opt for a
pomade if you have thick or wavy hair)—using a comb to smooth hair down in
place.
3.
Untie the top section and run a flatiron through it—directing the hair forward
and to one side.
4.
Add a deep side part and mist all over with hairspray. Still have frizz? Spritz
a clean mascara wand with more hairspray (or coat it in a thin layer of pomade)
and use it to tame flyways.
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