Q&A for How to Do Simple, Quick Hairstyles for Long Hair

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  • Question
    What hairstyle is best for long hair?
    Shun Pittman
    Master Cosmetologist, Global Salon Educator & Author
    Shun Pittman is a Master Cosmetologist, Author, Owner, and Founder of Corps d’Elite Salon and Corps d’Elite Beauty. With over 25 years of international experience, she is dedicated to and specializes in providing luxury salon services to all hair types and textures and every skin tone and shade. Her services include hair conditioning treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, extensions, and makeup application. Shun has experience working with, coaching, training, and mentoring beauty professionals from multiple companies including L'Oréal, Wella, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Redken, Big Sexy Hair, and Toni & Guy. She is also a host for national and local media outlets and her work has been featured in The Washingtonian, The Cheddar Network, and WJLA Good Morning Washington's Beauty and Fashion Police segments. Shun is the author of “50 Things Your Hairdresser Wants YOU to Know (and a few things we don’t...)".
    Master Cosmetologist, Global Salon Educator & Author
    Expert Answer
    A low ponytail is beautiful, classy look you can try when you're in a rush. Ponytails keep everything polished, gorgeous, and elegant.
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    What quick hairstyle should I do for dancing?
    Community Answer
    Two donut buns might look nice for dancing, but if you need something cute and easy you could go for a ponytail or bunches.
  • Question
    How should I do my hair for a wedding ceremony?
    Community Answer
    High ponytails are good for a casual look. If you are the bride, you could do a side bun or a braid crown for an elegant look.
  • Question
    What are some good everyday hairstyles for long, naturally curly hair?
    Community Answer
    You could go for a low ponytail, or low pigtails. Also, if you take your hair into a low ponytail, separate the hair above the elastic into two parts, and gently flip the tail over the elastic, you will have a "flip tail," a ponytail with twists on both sides. It would look super cute! You can also do a simple twist on one side of your head, and then tie it with a bow. Look online for other styles.
  • Question
    How do I get soft, bouncy curls without a curling iron?
    Community Answer
    Tie your hair into two tight braids before going to sleep. This not only curls hair, but keeps it from getting messy in the night.
  • Question
    What is a good school hairstyle (other than a ponytail or pigtails)?
    Ellie
    Community Answer
    A nice simple braid, or bun would work well. And most schools don't have rules about hairstyles, so anything you like is fine, I'm sure.
  • Question
    How should I do my hair for a sleepover?
    Community Answer
    French plaits are really nice for a sleepover but sometimes they can be a bit tricky so go for a ponytail.
  • Question
    How do I make a simple French plate every day easily?
    Community Answer
    First, brush out your hair thoroughly. Next, take a small section at the top of your head and divide it into three equal parts. Cross the left into the middle, then the right section, but instead of continuing left to right like a normal braid, add in a new, small piece of hair from the left side of the head to the left section. Then cross to the middle. Do the same with the right side - add in a new, small piece of hair and cross to the middle. Keep going until there is no extra hair left. Then, either tie off the braid, or keep braiding until you reach the end of your hair, then tie off with an elastic. Practice this a lot and you'll get it.
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    Where can I find easy and fancy hairstyles for weddings?
    Community Answer
    YouTube is a great place: just search for "easy wedding hairstyles." Or you can get ideas from magazines or a stylist at a salon.
  • Question
    How do I curl my hair when it is dry and without a curling iron?
    Community Answer
    One thing you could do is dampen your hair down with a spray bottle filled with water and then braid it in a few braids (4-6). Sleep in them overnight and then take them out and spray with some hair spray.
  • Question
    My hair is really thick, and when it's in a ponytail, it falls out and drives me crazy. What can I do to fix this?
    Community Answer
    Wet down your hair first, then tie it with a thick hair tie.
  • Question
    How do I do two french plaits?
    Community Answer
    Divide your hair with a middle part and clip one half to the side. Do a french plait down one side, then unclip the remaining hair and do another french plait on that side.
  • Question
    How do you convince your parents to let you put your hair in a ponytail?
    Community Answer
    You typically won't even have to ask. Ponytails are quite versatile and very appropriate (not to mention cute!)
  • Question
    How do I create simple cute everyday hairstyles for long, frizzy hair?
    Shiloh
    Community Answer
    Tie your hair up in a pony tail as best you can, wrap the strands of hair around to create a bun, leave if messy for the everyday look you are going for.
  • Question
    My hair is really thick and puffy when I tie it in a ponytail, how can I get rid of that?
    Mary Maney
    Community Answer
    Use a smoothing serum or mousse beforehand. Or, you could also try using a flat iron. Another good option is to make your ponytail while the hair is still wet or damp.
  • Question
    How do I do it during school?
    Community Answer
    Don't do it in class, do it during periods like lunch or recess. But during those times, do something simple like a braid, bun, or ponytail. Pigtails are also cute for school.
  • Question
    I have shoulder-length hair and still want a nice hairstyle. What could I go for?
    Community Answer
    You could do a French or Dutch braid your hair to the bottom of your head and then tie it into the pony tail. Or, do any type of a half up half down.
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    How do I pick a nice hairstyle if my hair is long and thick?
    Community Answer
    A ponytail is a suitable style choice for long and thick air and you can do one or two at a time. And if you braided it at night, then when you wake up and take the braid out, the waves would be cool!
  • Question
    How do I stop my hair from falling out of my ponytail?
    Community Answer
    Use two bobbles instead of using one. Don't tie too tightly as tying it up extremely tightly can break a lot of your hair.
  • Question
    What are some neat, quick, and chic hairstyles I can use at school?
    Community Answer
    For school, sock or doughnut buns are good, also half up, half down, plaits or braids or even a high ponytail and if you wear a uniform, then wear a coloured clip or scrunchie that matches your school colours.
  • Question
    What do I do if I'm ugly and every hairstyle looks bad on me?
    Community Answer
    Nobody’s ugly. I think that you can rock any hairstyle you wear! Try doing cute braided pigtails. I find that pulling a few strands from the front frames your face better.
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    What’s a good hairstyle for high school if my hair is really thick?
    Community Answer
    A plait is a really easy and quick hairstyle for any occasion. To do a plait, you gather all your hair in one place, then section off into 3 sections. To start plaiting, cross the left section over the middle section then cross the right over into the middle and continue to repeat the crossing over. When you have finished the plait, tie it off with a hairband or elastic.
  • Question
    How can I do a 5 minute sailor hairstyle?
    Community Answer
    Just do it as it says above, it won't take long. The timing just depends on how quick you are. Don't rush it though!
  • Question
    How do I find simple hairstyles for when I'm outdoors?
    Community Answer
    Good hairstyles for the outdoors are buns, ponytail, two braids or a french braid (best with long hair). You can find tutorials for these hairstyles on wikiHow.
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