I must admit, I am super low maintenance when it comes to my hair. It pretty much looks the same 365 days of the year, give or take the odd chop. But no more, bellas! Boring hair be gone – I’ve trawled the interwebs to find the very best hair styling tutorials, so easy that even I can nail them.
Zoella: My Quick & Easy Hairstyles
Watch if you have: long, straight (or straightened) hair.
Little British poppet Zoe is so darn cute I want to squish her face in. She is also blessed with the lushest, thickest, longest straight locks ever, so be prepared for some serious tress envy.
Learn how to master: fish tail braid; high, messy ponytail; sleek and straight ‘do with swishy ends; half-up style; casual curls.
You’ll need:
Smoothing shampoo & conditioner (pre=prep)
Clear elastic
Sea salt spray
Heat protectant (Zoe uses an argan oil product)
Curling iron
Hair straighteners
Hair spray
Bobby pins
Eleventhgorgeous: Running Late – Quick & Easy Hairstyles
Watch if you have: long, straight (or straightened) hair.
Tracy and Stefanie are two super-perky American blondes who really know they’re way around a styling product, or sock.
Learn how to master: fish tail braid; French braided ponytail; curls; rocker hair (half up with quiff); twisty boho; double pony (great for faking longer locks); sassy pony; sock bun.
You’ll need:
Clear elastic
Bobby pins
Hair spray
Curling iron – pyramid style
Comb (for teasing)
Sock (or mesh doughnut)
Tess Christine: Running Late Hair Fixes | No Heat, 8 Styles
Watch if you have: long, wavy or curly hair, and need to get out of the door fast, with no heat styling.
Tess is like a younger, cuter Jessica Alba. Life is so unfair.
Learn how to master: half-up half-down; braided half-up; Ariana Grande style; casual bun, braided side bun; Jasmine braid; triple ponytail.
You’ll need:
Dry shampoo
Bobby pins
Bow clip
Hair elastics
BeautyLiciousInsider: 10 Easy School Hairstyles (Short to Long)
Watch if you have: medium or long straight (or straightened) hair, and want amazingly easy styles with no heat products.
Chelsea has the best southern accent ever, and amazing long, luxurious locks. Here she teams up with medium-haired pal (they say short, but it’s below shoulder length so medium in my books) Emma to showcase a bunch of easy looks.
Learn how to master: high ponytail; braided bun; three-strand braid with accent braid; middle-parted messy bun; braided headband; pulled through pony; side braid; half-up braided; low pony with twisted top section; rocking a headband.
You’ll need:
Elastics
Sea salt spray
Bobby pins
Argan oil hair spray
Shine serum
Tinytwisst: Hair Styles for Short Hair
Watch if you have: short hair.
Lovely British Laura has a lovely ombre lob and the perfect plummy lip colour. Can you tell I love her?
Learn how to master: pony tail for short hair; half top-knot; twisted half-up; front braid; front braid pony.
You’ll need:
Long hair clip
Side combs
Bobby pins
Laura Lee: 15 Back to School Heatless Hairstyles
Watch if you have: long, straight (straightened) hair
Laura is a striking long-haired brunette with gorgeous highlights, and a Kardashian-esque pout. And lashes, for that matter.
Learn how to master: French braid along face; French braid with braided pony; tucked in headband style (not sure of the name, but it’s gorge!); high half pony, half-up top-knot; parted style with two small French braids along hairline; EPIC bun with bandana; rope twist ponytail; half-up bow style; high, loose bun with quiff; back-combed bombshell; fake fish tail braid; side parted, slick ponytail; glamorous high ponytail. Phew!