Whether you’re in a rush to get out the door for girls’ night out or you’ve just scored a hot date with little notice, you definitely want to go out looking your best. That means rocking a stylish hairdo, but can you really achieve this in 5 minutes? The answer is yes! You just need to know how. Here are some of our expert tips to get you started. 

Add Some Waves

We’re not talking about breaking out the curling iron, either, because that would take a minimum of 5 minutes just to heat up. Instead, try this. 

If you have fine hair or you’re looking to add those sexy beach waves, the solution is hair texture spray. Look for one that doesn’t make your hair stiff though, you definitely want to be able to run your fingers through it — or let someone else — without getting snagged. Texture spray is easy to use and it’s versatile. It works equally well on damp or dry hair. Simply spray it on and watch in amazement at how it helps plump your hair up with little effort. 

Pump up the Volume Ponytail

A ponytail is one of the simplest hairstyles to rock, but there’s nothing sexy about a limp one that just hangs there so don’t skimp on the shampoo and conditioner just because you plan to rock the plain old pony today. One of the easiest ways to spruce up yours is with a special ring that thickens up the area where the elastic is, giving you a fuller look almost instantly — even if you have fine hair. You can find them all over the internet and in boutiques. 

If you don’t have one on hand, or haven’t even heard of them, don’t fret. Instead of doing one ponytail, do two. How, you ask? Easy, pull back the top half of your hair and secure it in an elastic, then do the same for the bottom half, but pull it as close underneath your top pony as you can. Fluff up the hair in each ponytail then blend them together with your fingers and finally take a few strands of your lower ponytail and wrap it around both elastics — voila! You have a full-looking hairdo in just a few minutes.

Break Out the Wig

Can’t manage to come up with a look that you’re happy with? No problem! Here’s a situation where a wig really comes in handy. Pull your hair tightly into a bun at the base of your head, then pop the wig on. The beauty of wigs is that you can adopt any hairstyle, short or long, or go bold with super funky colors. They’re so easy to use and maintain, you just have to be selective in the types you choose. Both synthetic and natural hair are available from varying retailers online, but it’s a good idea to find a boutique or specialty shop near you to get expert guidance, especially if you’re buying your first one. 

Rock That Bun

Buns are easy to do, but it doesn’t have to be librarian style. Instead, try a messy, yet neat bun. These ones look like you threw your hair up in just seconds, but you actually took the time to tease it, removing tendrils and fluffing up sections to get it just so. 

Another quick and easy solution is the chignon. Simply twist each side and secure it in an elastic at the base of your head. Then, thread your ponytail through the section where the twists meet. Insert color-matching bobby pins to keep it in place and you’ll have a classy hairstyle that looks like it took an hour to do. Talk about impressive. 

No matter what type of hair you have — straight, curly, thick, fine — you can easily find a quick hairdo to rock if you just know what’s in your arsenal. Everyone will be asking how long it took you to get ready. Smile to yourself because it’s our little secret.