When your hair is greasy or frizzyTry: A dressed-up ponytailStep 1:Step 2: A little oiliness can actually be a plus for slicked-back styles, and frizzy, unkempt lengths can add texture and volume when gathered into a pony. Plus, the style also puts the emphasis on your bone structure, rather than your hair, and can look sophisticated without being a time suck. “Some of the easiest formal styles start with a ponytail,” says Pam Kelly, stylist and national educator for Fantastic Sams based in Detroit, Michigan. “It’s easy to make them look intricate and fancy.” Secure hair into a ponytail at desired height on your head. For a low style, secure hair at the nape and for a high style secure hair closer to your crown. Smooth hair strands so the style is neat, or leave a few wisps out for a more casual, romantic look. Kick it up a notch by separating eight little sections of the ponytail, twisting and securing each to your head with a bobby pin for a twisted chignon effect. MORE: 3 Products For Curly Hair That Won’t Make You Look Like You’re Stuck In The 80sWhen certain sections of your hair are rumpled and crumpledTry: Sexy wavesStep 1:Step 2: ulta.comStep 3: “Waves are fun, simple, and quick,” says Westchester, New York-based hair stylist Maria Licari. “Plus, the added spring of the shape makes hair look thicker and more voluminous.” Clip up the top section of hair (from the front of your head to the crown).Spray the bottom layer with a flexible hold hairspray like Matrix Vavoom Shape Maker Medium-Hold Shaping Spray ($16, ) and curl large sections with a 1½ " curling iron. Drop the top layer, create a middle part, and spritz with hairspray again. Then curl small sections away from your face to create soft, sexy waves. MORE: 7 Ways To Damage-Proof Your HairWhen your chic, short crop just looks messyTry: A dramatic side-sweepStep 1:Step 2:When your hair has zero volume A modern front-flip Short hair can be easy to take care of, but it’s a little tougher to change up for special occasions. “Most short styles don’t have enough length for an updo, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go glam,” says Amy Abramite, hair stylist and creative director of Maxine salon in Chicago, Illinois. Create a side part that starts above the highest point of the eyebrow and runs diagonally back toward the crown. The side-sweeping fringe will add drama and draw attention to your eyes. To finish the look, add a touch of pomade or wax to smooth down the layers for a clean, polished style. “Don’t overload on product or you’ll get helmet head,” Abramite says. “You should still be able to run your fingers through your hair.“Try:Step 1:Step 2: MORE: Fast Fixes For 4 Major Hair Mistakes When your curls just won’t cooperateTry: A face-flattering buntarget.comStep 1:Step 2:Step 2: Curly hair is forgiving, which makes experimenting with hair tools quick and easy. Danilo, a bioastal Pantene celebrity stylist and global ambassador, recommends using the Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin ($4, ) to create a soft, easy updo in minutes. Here’s how: Secure hair into a ponytail at the crown of your head. The placement is consistently flattering on every face shape, Danilo explains. Twist hair around the base of the ponytail to create a messy bun. Twist the Spin Pin into your bun to secure it, then spritz with hairspray to make the look last. MORE: 5 Rules For Age-Defying Hair
