Ladies with long hair, if you find yourselves getting bored of your flat irons and curling tongs, we get your conundrum. While the rest of the world oohs and aahs over your mane, you're fed up of all the effort and time you're forced to spend on the simplest of hair styling attempts. And now, with the party season in full swing, just thinking about all that wrestling with the locks is almost more tiring than actually partying! So what do you do? Spend half your salary at the salon to save yourself the trouble? Not on our watch. Here are 6 DIY hairstyles to glam up your locks without too much fuss, hassle or product.
1. Corset Braids
No, my friends, corsets aren’t only meant to be worn under your clothes. With this hairstyle, you can flaunt it in your hair too. Don’t be intimated by corset braids, they simply involve lacing a ribbon through a set of dual braids and then tightening or loosening it based on how you want the pattern to look. For best results, try a ribbon that contrasts with the colour of your hair and watch the hairstyle pop.
2. Chignon
If there’s one classic hairstyle that never goes out of style, it’s the chignon. The timeless Parisian inspired hairstyle involves twisting the hair with a light hand at the nape. This creates a gentle twist in the hair along with a few loose strands, which only adds to its French girl charm.
3. Mohawk Braid
If you’re worried that you might have to tone down your edge because you don't have enough time to style your hair before a party, the mohawk braid is for you. While it isn’t as statement-making as a shaved mohawk, it does have a braid running through the mid-length in its place. Edgy and glam enough for you?
4. Beach Waves
The simplest trick to ensure you keep your cool girl vibe going strong through the holidays is with waves. They look exceptionally good on long hair and have a laidback touch that looks like you’ve put in just the right amount of effort – not too much, not too little.
5. Braided Updo
While updos are already elegant by themselves, the addition of a braid to them only gives them a chic upgrade. Whoever thought that before twisting the length of hair upwards, the simple addition of a braid could take it up a few notches. Plus, how quickly you can get it done doesn’t hurt as well.
6. Double Braids
Want your hairstyle to say trendy and glamourous at your next holiday party? Then double braids are the ones for you. Looks can be deceiving with this one: double braids really aren’t as tricky as they look. Just make sure you start from the hairline and braid tightly backwards until all hair has been used up.
So which of these hairstyles do you plan to try for your next party?
