Hair Transformations: 3 Easy Tweaks to Glam Up Your Girl-Next-Door Hairdo

Posted by ChickAdvisor Team | Monday September 12, 2011

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Maybe you’re often in a rush, or maybe you’re just not that handy with hair – either way, it’s all too easy to pop your hair into a quick ponytail or topknot and go.

Here are 3 super simple switches you can make to your easy-peasy hairdo that will make all the difference in the world:

#1 – The Ballerina Bun, Braided

This hairstyle is deceptively simple and perfect for misbehaving tresses (ie. #badhairday fixes). Adding a little texture bumps this ‘do from sensible to sassy.

Plaiting 6 to 8 mini braids here and there before gathering hair up into a bun not only adds dimension but also stability to the style. Claire admits she plays with braiding her hair in front of the TV in the evenings, and then coils it up into this wearable daytime style the next morning.

#2 – A Deep, Retro-inspired Side Part

A tame little ponytail takes on a whole new personality if you give your hair a deep side part and anchor it to one side. Michelle demonstrates:

Tip: Keep a little volume in the hair above your ponytail’s base to balance the hair below.

#3 – Accessorize Your Topknot

Topknots are not only trendy, they’re practical too. Add a little oomph to this hairstyle statement by dressing it up with a neck scarf like Alexandra:

Which tiny switch do you do to your everyday hairstyle that makes all the difference? Give us your tip in the comments below, and someone will win a prize!

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39 Comments

	on May 09, 2012 AmandaH607 1,260 said: Love #1 & #2!!
	on September 19, 2011 AlexJC 50 said: Hello Everyone! This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered, we loved reading all your comments and tips! The winner this week is.......deannaT! Congrats! Make sure to enter in all the new contests this week too!
	on September 17, 2011 danacaines 929 said: I will be trying these new and easy styles adding to my plain ponytail.
	on September 14, 2011 Keeks 3,762 said: I love #1! So cute!
	on September 14, 2011 shanaz 5,961 said: *The ballerina braided bun is ever so cute! Such a unique twist on a classic!*
	on September 14, 2011 ksceviour1 5,291 said: I usually just stick my hair up in a pony tail or half a ponytail..but I would love to try # 1!
	on September 14, 2011 tracy said: I loved the bun. I also myself do the side ponytail.
	on September 13, 2011 GlamGal 2,378 said: I like to do a side-pony taill with a little braird in the middle of the pony-tail. It adds a peek-a-boo of texture and style!
	on September 13, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: Following up on the ballerina bun - yes, it is super comfortable! When I did the hairstyle for this post, I only put in 3 or 4 braids that began at the hairline and then another 2 or 3 that began from the middle of my head. This method also increases the stability of the style, and the bases of the interior braids are completely hidden since the bun sits directly on top. I've done them all from the hairline before, but unless you have very thick hair it looks like sloppy cornrows.
	on September 13, 2011 Mels 551 said: Ballerina bun for me! Looks light, chic and perfectly comfortable..