Mornings can get quite chaotic. With a snooze button tempting us to grab a couple extra minutes of sleep and a super-tight schedule asking for a head start, it's no wonder the last thing on your mind is a new look for your hair. With all this, it can be challenging to find time to create new and exciting hairstyles. If you have experienced being stuck in that same boring hairstyle every day, we have got you covered. In today’s R+Co blog, we will share ten effortless hairstyles that will make you stand out without investing that much time. We will also share which R+Co products can help you achieve all of these hairstyles.

Low Buns

If it’s one of those days where you feel the urge to embrace simplicity while keeping it elegant, wear a low bun. It’s a versatile hairstyle that you can slay in almost any formal or informal gathering. Just brush your hair back and gather it into a ponytail. Now, twist the ponytail and make a neat bun by wrapping the ponytail around its base. Secure with a hair tie. Consider getting a DART Pomade Stick to tame any flyaways and FOIL Frizz + Static Control Spray to control frizz.

Products: DART Pomade Stick and FOIL Frizz + Static Control Spray.

Low Ponytail with a Twist

This hairstyle is quite versatile and works well with any hair length, and it's quite effortless to make. All you need to do is to give your regular ponytail a glow-up by merging it with a twist. Make a ponytail at the nape of your neck and secure it. Make a hole above your hair tie by splitting your hair. Now, flip your ponytail and pass it through that hole, creating a twist. Tighten up and secure with another hair tie. Use WATERFALL Moisture + Shine Lotion to ensure hydration and keep your ponytail smooth. HALFPIPE Dry Wax Finishing Spray can also help maintain the twist in place.

Products: WATERFALL Moisture + Shine Lotion and HALFPIPE Dry Wax Finishing Spray.

Effortless Half-Up, Half-Down

Sleek from the front and elegant from the back, this effortless half-up, half-down hairstyle is bound to leave heads turning. The best part about it is its versatility; rock it in the day and add a beautiful hair accessory to slay in the night out. Like, wow! To make one, divide your hair into two sections and secure the top half into a ponytail. For added volume on the top section, give DALLAS Thickening Spray a try. 

If you manage to squeeze in some extra time, you can add some curls on the lower half to create a water wave cascading effect. Alternatively, enhance your natural waves with SAIL Soft Wave Spray. That aside, a small hair strand wrapped around the hair band for a concealing effect also looks sleek.

Products: DALLAS Thickening Spray and SAIL Soft Wave Spray.

Side Braids

If you want to style a semi-formal look, going with side braids will be your best choice. You can make different types of side braids, but ensure that you properly detangle and prep your hair before braiding with SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner. For a chic look, make a side part, braid one side of the hair, and leave the other as it is. 

For a simple look, make a twist on the front and create a side braid on the shoulder opposite the twist's direction. You may go with a mid-parting, accompanied by two twists – one on each side – and a sophisticated side ponytail to complete the look. You can also add shine to your braids with TWO-WAY MIRROR Smoothing Oil.

Products: SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner and TWO-WAY MIRROR Smoothing Oil.

Quick Braided Headband

Well, if you want to embrace effortless sophistication, this one is for you. Prepare your hair for styling with SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner. Take a small hair section from one side and braid it. Now, carefully pull the braid at the crown and secure it with bobby pins on the other side.

Repeat the same process for the other side to create a charming headband that gives off a whimsical vibe to your overall appearance. Secure your headband neatly with VICIOUS Strong Hold Flexible Hairspray.

Products: SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner and VICIOUS Strong Hold Flexible Hairspray.

Side Twist

When you feel like keeping your hair down, make a side twist to add a touch of sophistication. Grab a small hair section from the front and twist it into a fun and simple lock. Now, secure it using bobby pins. For light hold and volume, you can stick to CHIFFON Styling Mousse. Aside from a single twist, you can make two, one on each side with a center parting.

For a more formal and polished look, you can make multiple twists over your head and add subtle shine on top with TROPHY Shine + Texture Spray. Trust us, it's such an effortless hairstyle that's bound to glam up your entire look.

Products: CHIFFON Styling Mousse and TROPHY Shine + Texture Spray.

Curly High Ponytail

If you are a high ponytail person, take a moment to add some fun and liveliness to your go-to hairstyle. All you need to do is to secure a curly hair extension, make a high ponytail, and secure it. Apply TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème to define and enhance your curls. For added moisture and shine, you can rely on HIGH DIVE Moisture + Shine Crème. Trust us, those curls cascading down your mane will surely steal the show. 

Products: TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème and HIGH DIVE Moisture + Shine Crème.

Quick Top Knot

When time is of the essence, this effortless hairstyle could be your secret weapon to pull off a decent look. To make one, gather your hair into a high ponytail but with a twist. Instead of pulling your hair all the way through the hair tie, stop halfway, leaving a loop and some ends hanging out.

For instant volume, spray some BALLOON Dry Volume Spray. Now, take the loose ends and wrap them around the base of the loop to cover the hair tie. Use bobby pins to tuck any loose ends, and use OUTER SPACE Flexible Hairspray to keep your top knot in place, and there you go!

Products: BALLOON Dry Volume Spray and OUTER SPACE Flexible Hairspray.

Messy Bun

Chill yet stylish, messy bun is a go-to hairstyle for whenever you feel short on time. That cool and carefree vibe it gives off suits any look with minimal adjustments. When making one, simply gather all your hair into a high ponytail. Now, twist the ponytail around the base and make a bun out of it.

Secure with a hair tie and add texture to your messy bun with BADLANDS Dry Shampoo Paste. For an even more effortlessly undone look, leave a few strands loose for that pleasing imperfect look and apply some COOL WIND pH Perfect Air Dry Crème.

Products: BADLANDS Dry Shampoo Paste and COOL WIND pH Perfect Air Dry Crème.

Quick and Curly

If you have natural curls, just embrace them and showcase your true hair texture with a bang. When washing your hair, use CASSETTE Curl Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex and CASSETTE Curl Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex for proper cleansing and nourishing. Now, take some CHIFFON Styling Mousse and scrunch your damp hair. Leave them to air dry and enjoy effortless curls all day long without any need for touch-ups.

Products: CASSETTE Curl Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex, CASSETTE Curl Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex, and CHIFFON Styling Mousse.

Wrapping It Up!

Mornings are almost always chaotic, with so much going on. But that doesn't mean you have to skip pulling off a decent, effortless hairstyle. R+Co wants to help you make looking fabulous easy! And don’t forget to include the R+Co products to get the most out of our hairstyles. If you are a newbie, take our Hair Quiz to get customized product recommendations.