12 Easy Hairstyles for Long Hair
Long hair is beautiful but let’s be honest, figuring out what to do with it every single day is a whole thing. You don’t always have the time or the energy for something complicated and that is completely okay. These 12 hairstyles are easy, pretty and perfect for any regular day when you just want your hair to look good without the effort.
Let’s get into it.
1. Classic High Ponytail
There is a reason the high ponytail has been a go to forever. It is quick, it keeps everything out of your face and when done well it looks incredibly sleek and put together. Pull everything up, smooth out any bumps and secure it tight. Wrap a small section of hair around the base to hide the hair tie and suddenly it looks like you actually tried.
2. Loose Waves
Loose waves are probably the most effortless thing you can do with long hair and they never miss. A few passes with a large barrel curling iron or wand, break the waves up with your fingers and you have this beautiful relaxed texture that looks like you spent a day at the beach. It works for literally everything, errands, work, dinner, all of it.
3. Low Bun
A low bun is one of those hairstyles that looks far more elegant than the effort it actually requires. Gather everything at the nape of your neck, twist it into a bun and pin it in place. Leave a few pieces loose around the face for a softer finish and you have something that feels polished enough for the office and relaxed enough for a coffee run.
4. Half Up Half Down
The half up half down is the perfect compromise for when you want your hair out of your face but can not commit to a full updo. Take the top section from ear to ear, tie it back loosely and let the rest fall naturally. It takes about thirty seconds and it always looks intentional and pretty.
5. Braided Ponytail
A braided ponytail is just a regular ponytail but with so much more personality. Pull the hair back, secure it and braid all the way down to the ends. It is neat, it is pretty and it stays put all day without needing any touch ups. Perfect for busy days when you need your hair completely out of the way but still want to look like you made an effort.
6. Messy Bun
The messy bun is basically the unofficial uniform of women everywhere and for good reason. It is fast, it is comfortable and when done right it has this effortless charm that a perfectly styled look sometimes actually can not match. Pull the hair up, twist it loosely, pin it and pull a few pieces out around the face. Done in under a minute and it looks great every time.
7. Side Braid
A side braid swept over one shoulder is one of those quietly beautiful hairstyles that never feels like it is trying too hard. Braid loosely, pancake the sections apart to make it fuller and tie it off with a simple hair tie. It keeps the hair contained, it looks feminine and graceful and it works on all textures from straight to wavy to lightly curly.
8. Sleek Straight
Sometimes the simplest thing is also the most striking. Long sleek straight hair with a good shine to it is effortlessly chic and it never looks like you did nothing because the condition and smoothness of the hair speaks for itself. A flat iron, a little smoothing serum and you are done. Clean, classic and always beautiful.
9. Twisted Half Up
The twisted half up is one of those styles that looks like it requires skill but is actually incredibly simple. Take a section from each side of the front, twist them back toward the center and pin them together at the back. It is romantic, it is pretty and it frames the face in the most flattering way without pulling everything back.
10. Space Buns
Space buns are not just for little girls and they are definitely not just for special occasions. On long hair they look incredibly fun and cool for an everyday look. Part the hair down the middle, pull each side into a high ponytail, twist into a bun and pin in place. They are playful, they are stylish and they are a great way to switch things up on a regular day.
11. Bubble Braid
A bubble braid on long hair is absolutely stunning and so much easier than it looks. Put the hair in a ponytail and then add hair ties every few inches down the length of it, gently pulling each section apart to create those full rounded bubbles. The longer the hair the more dramatic and beautiful the effect. It is one of those styles that gets so many compliments for the least amount of effort.
12. Curtain Bangs with Hair Down
If you have curtain bangs this one is not even really a hairstyle, it is just wearing your hair down. But curtain bangs change everything about how long hair looks when it is simply left to fall naturally. They frame the face, they add softness and they give even the simplest down hair day so much more personality and intention. If you have been thinking about curtain bangs, this is your sign.
Wrapping things up
Long hair does not have to be complicated. Some of the most beautiful everyday looks are the ones that took the least amount of time. Pick a few of these that feel like you, practice them once or twice and they will become second nature before you know it.