I cannot tell you the last time that my hair was at the forefront of my mind. Previously, "How should I wear my hair?" was the biggest question of my beauty routine, and now I feel like it’s fallen right to the bottom of my getting-dressed list.
The thing is, while I want my hair to look like I've invested ample time in styling it, I don't always have the minutes to spare. But my hair says so much about my current mood and the way that I want to present myself that I don't want my two-minute style to scream "I really don't care about my hair"—even if I did basically show my strands no love that morning.
Luckily, via my ever-patient hairdresser, I sussed out a cut that is so low-maintenance that even when the biggest effort I make is running a brush through it, it still looks good. What a win, right? So if you’re like me and looking for an easy-to-look-after hairstyle with no fuss required, then keep scrolling for the best low-maintenance looks to opt for according to your length and texture.
1. Long Low-Maintenance Hairstyles
Ask for long layers that hit the collarbone to give a little definition around your face.
Plait your hair at night for a light wave when you unravel.
Keep layers long and add texture with heated wavers and salt sprays.
Keeping hair long doesn’t mean you can completely avoid cuts; regular trims are necessary to stop split ends travelling up your strands.
Blunt cuts are a failsafe, classic look.
For long, healthy hair, it’s key to brush from end to root to avoid snagging when detangling.
Shoulder-length layers will give your hair a fullness that fine hair can sometimes lack.
Curtain bangs and loose waves? Such low-maintenance luxe.
This length will always be an easy-to-maintain classic look.
2. Short Low-Maintenance Hairstyles
A pixie cut with length at the front gives versatility when it grows out.
What’s not to love about short, choppy layers?
Curtain fringes are still the best bang option for a fuss-free routine.
The bluntness of the cut is an instant style. Bonus that it's so quick to wash and dry.
A '90s tuck at the ends gives this modern bob a hint of retro style.
Don’t want to commit to a fringe? Keep the layers at the front short for options on where you part your hair.
This cut suits thicker hair, as you have more natural volume to work with.
3. Mid-Length Low-Maintenance Hairstyles
A one-length cut is a great, classic option for straight textures.
Thick, straight hair? Add a body wave to a blunt cut to give a little bounce.
A cut like this is pared back but still looks pulled together.
Natural texture always looks good.
A curling wand is the only tool you need to look after this easy-to-manage style.
When waving your hair, for a less uniformed look, curl pieces toward and away from your face randomly.
4. Curly and Textured Low-Maintenance Hairstyles
Cut your curls a little shorter in the front for a no-fuss curly fringe.
Jumbo twists (or braids) might take ages to install but are the easiest protective style to maintain for textured hair.
A TWA is always a great hassle-free style option.
Braid-outs are a surefire way to add a little definition to your texture.
Faux locs are a perfect easy switch-up from your usual protective styles.
Proof that short layers don’t have to venture into mullet territory if that’s not your thing.
Long layers and natural waves = an effortless ready-made style.
Halo layers will keep a curly cut looking really bouncy.
Keep layers long and product lightweight for these juicy curls.
Our favourite styling products for low-maintenance hair:
Don't have time to dry your hair? Run this lightweight cream through your lengths for a no-heat-needed blow-dried finish.
While we all know and love the perks of a dry shampoo when we've missed our scheduled hair wash day, you'll also find that it also serves to add volume and texture.
Applying a mousse to damp hair before heat-styling will not only add root volume but also help curls and waves to last longer.
Sometimes all you need to help tease hair into a style is a little texture. This is just the ticket.
Spritz this through damp hair to effortlessly give hair a tousled, surf-inspired effect.
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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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