Quick 5-Minute Hairstyles to Get Out the Door Faster

Oops, you did it again: You hit the snooze button and now you have a shrinking window of time to pull yourself together. Thanks to these amazing experts and their tips for quick, easy hairstyles that take just minutes, your look won't have to suffer today. Looks like it's another granola bar-type morning, though. (It's okay, we won't tell your nutritionist.)

Time-Saving Basics

1. Shower at night on the evening before a big day so you can let your hair air-dry overnight, saving you time in the morning.

2. A dry shampoo is a must-have. These formulas are the best way to refresh two- or three-day-old hair.

3. Headbands are another way to conceal oily roots and perk up flat hair.

4. If you have ultra-thick hair, try a product like Keratin Complex Infusion ($41), which speeds up dry time by infusing the hair cuticle with keratin protein to smooth it out.

Long Style: Ponytail, Two Ways

"For a loose ponytail, run a hydrating cream through the hair from
root to midway through the hair shaft," says Titi Branch, founder of Miss Jessie's. "Pull hair into a ponytail, lightly mist, and add a frizz-fighting product to the ends of the hair and scrunch. If you have an extra minute, you can do a quick blow dry on the ends.


"For a tight ponytail, you can mist the whole head or lightly wet it while you're showering. Be sure to pat with a towel to remove excess water. Put a smoothing cream in your hair and stretch hair into a
 ponytail. Scrunch the ends while blow-drying."

Related: Tips for Taming Your Frizz

Short Style: Smooth and Sexy

"This cute 'do is super-easy to create and can work with either a side or middle part, depending on your face shape," says Riccardo Maggiore, celebrity hairstylist and owner of the Riccardo Maggiore Salon in NYC. "Before styling, use a serum (like Riccardo Maggiore Luminoso Anti-Frizz Drops, $20) to battle humidity all day and keep your waves smooth and radiant. As you're blow-drying, keep the top of your hair straight and use a round brush to curl the bottom pieces."

Related: More Styling Tips for Short Hair

Shoulder-Length Style: Sexy Sideswipe

"After your shower, use a leave-in treatment to ensure that your hair is shiny and tangle-free before styling," says Maggiore. "Take a section of hair at the crown and pull gently to the side. Fasten the hair into place with a sparkly accessory to complete the look. Mist more hair spray over your whole head to keep the style in place all day."