Remember the days when we had to spend two agonizing hours (at least) locked in the bathroom with a war zone of hair products, just to look decently put together enough to make it out to the store? Well, ladies, our time has come. It’s no secret that the biggest supermodels in the world have suddenly been seen walking around, on the runway and off, with hairstyles that look so cool yet so easy and we, the non-Kendall Jenners of the world, are wondering if we can actually pull them off. Some of us are really thinking, why would we spend all this time doing our hair, just so it looks like we rolled out of bed? The truth is, while messy is definitely in, there is so much more to the easy, laid-back style that’s trending. The loose braids or top knots, for example, are a great way to make you look put together and fabulous, while also adding an effortless edge, so it screams ‘not even trying.’ Nobody wants to admit they actually spent all day perfecting that hairstyle, and would much rather pretend they just have a goddess-like gift that lets them wake up like that. Everybody wants to look gorgeous, but more than that they want it to look like it’s natural. So now we have a trending “effortless style” look, and while it’s not actually as easy as it looks (is it ever?), there are definitely a few tricks and accessories you can use to make the name ring true.

Top Knots

What makes this look so popular (and not just with celebrities) is how classic and refined it looks. It’s great for staying cool in warmer weather, and is such an easy-to-pull-off style that you can wear anytime, anywhere. We especially love how chic it makes us look, without all the hard work—just think a modern, laid-back Audrey Hepburn. Wear it messy, clean or even half-down—it will look glamorous no matter what!

Style Tip: Try a Top Knot Pony for this quick and easy look. No hassle or styling required. Just throw it on and you’re ready to go!

Braids

The best thing about braids is how they never go out of style. This look is definitely a favorite, mostly for how fun and vibrant it is, and how it can always bring in attention while also being understated and cool. There are so many different ways to wear braids, and sometimes it takes time to find the right one for you, but they are always a go-to effortless style that you can wear absolutely anywhere.

Style Tip: Try a Clip-In Braid if you’re looking for an easy way to create this style. It’s not always so easy to find the right braid for you (let alone actually make it), but these clips do all the work for you!

There are so many products out there designed to help create these awesome hairdos, so it’s easy to find what works best for you. Especially with all the holidays coming up, it’s great to have a perfect look that can be put together in minutes that will keep you feeling cool (literally) and looking fresh, leaving you with enough time to focus on the hundreds of other things you have to get done. With these hairstyles, just remember—you do have goddess-like abilities, you will make this world your runway and you can wake up like that!

Sari Friedbauer is the owner of Sari’s Wigs as well as a licensed hair and wig stylist. She can be reached at 201-694-5319 for consultations.

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