We all fall into a routine, and you probably have a couple of easy hairstyles that you wear every day, be it a ’90s blowout, a ponytail, or even just a messy bun. Trying a new look is fun, but learning how to re-create various cute and easy hairstyles can be time-consuming, and so can spending time researching your options. However, it doesn’t have to be. No matter what your hair type and texture, there are easy hairstyle options for long and short hair.
Personally, we like to look to the heads of our favorite celebrities for some looks that are easy to re-create. Whether it’s a ponytail like the ones Ariana Grande is known for or a slicked-back bun that Hailey Bieber wears frequently, we’ve found that our favorite stars are a pretty good place to look for inspiration.
We scrolled through tons of our favorite celebrities’ looks and picked out some of our favorites, and with very little practice, you’ll be able to pull off these new looks in no time. Before you know it, you’ll be adding these trendy hairstyles into your daily routine. There’s the classic half-up, half-down hairstyle, and even pigtail braids – and that’s just the beginning.
Whether it’s for another day at work or a night out on a date, keep scrolling to check out a handful of simple hair ideas for curly, kinky, wavy, and straight hair.
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Easy Braided Bun
Zoë Kravitz makes any hairstyle look good, but we’re especially obsessed with the way she pulled her braids up into this casual high bun. The middle part makes it look stylized and chic.
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Easy Pigtail Braids
Although the image of pigtail braids might immediately bring up thoughts of hairstyles you wore as a child, Elizabeth Olsen shows us there’s a mature way to do it. She has a middle part with two loose pigtail braids and a face-framing piece hanging free in the front.
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Easy High Messy Bun
A messy bun is easy to achieve, and if you pull out some face-framing pieces like J. Lo, you’ll look like you got a full-on updo rather than just throw up your hair.
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Easy Slicked-Back Side Part Bun
The slicked-back bun is a staple hairstyle, but it’s often seen with a severe middle part. Why not switch things up and opt for a side part? You can even add a bow embellishment like Hailey Bieber did in the example above.
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Easy Bun Hairstyle
Dua Lipa’s sleek high bun is easy to pull off when you’re short on time. Use a flat iron to straighten two sections of hair in the front to frame your face.
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Easy High-Ponytail Hairstyle
Lizzo‘s wavy high ponytail is simple yet chic. The hairstyle works on all hair types, but it especially looks great with lots of volume.
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Easy Mermaid Waves Hairstyle
Zendaya schooled us on how to pull off mermaid waves in an effortlessly cool way. Check out tips on how to re-create the look.
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Easy Half-Up, Half-Down Bun Hairstyle
Alicia Vikander’s half-up, half-down hairstyle features a bun instead of a ponytail for a twist. Make sure to add lots of texture spray to give the hair some grit.
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Easy Messy Bun With Locs Hairstyle
Chlöe pulled her locs up into a messy bun with a few loose pieces hanging down for a cute, easy hair look.
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Easy Bun With Curtain Bangs
Selena Gomez‘s bun and curtain bangs combo is easy to do in seconds before running out the door.
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Easy Braided Ponytail Hairstyle
Beyoncé elevated her extra-long ponytail by braiding it. Be sure to use a generous amount of hair gel to get the sleek look.
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Easy Sleek Ponytail Hairstyle
Ariana Grande‘s straight ponytail is as easy as it gets. Wrap a piece of hair around the base of your hairstyle to give it an elevated feel.
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Easy Sleek Bun Hairstyle
If you didn’t think a simple bun could be cool, let Zoë Kravitz show you how it’s done. We also love how cute her microbangs look paired with the style.
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Easy Side-Braid Hairstyle
Elizabeth Olsen’s side braid is just messy enough to look intentional, making it easy to do in a flash. Clearly, she’s the reigning queen of loose braided hairstyles on the red carpet.
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Easy Braided Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyle
Naomi Campbell put a twist on the half-up, half-down look by incorporating two braids. If you want to re-create the look, just divide your hair down the center and braid the top layer back.
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Easy Low Messy Bun Hairstyle
No one rocks a messy low bun quite like Meghan Markle. This hairstyle is easy for long and short hair and can be accomplished with just a hair tie and a few bobby pins.
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Easy "Wet" Wave Hairstyle
Jennifer Lopez makes “wet” hair look so chic. Forget about styling your hair after your morning shower with this easy hairstyle. Check out our step-by-step guide on re-creating the look.
– Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
Jessica Harrington is the senior beauty editor at PS, where she writes about hair, makeup, skin care, piercings, tattoos, and more. As a New York City-based writer and editor with a degree in journalism and over eight years of industry experience, she loves to interview industry experts, keep up with the latest trends, and test new products.
Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.
