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When it comes to bossing your workday, your hair can play a small but significant role in boosting your confidence.
Everyone’s workday looks a little different – so there’s no one-size-fits-all work hairstyle. From coily to curly, wavy to straight, sitting at a desk or spending lots of time on your feet – you’ll want to keep your hair in check with styles that look polished and professional without requiring tonnes of touch-ups.
The last thing you want to be worrying about during a fast-paced work week is whether your hair is doing a good job too. Look no further than this blog for CLOUD NINE’s tips on creating and maintaining the perfect low-maintenance workday hairstyle to keep up with your busy lifestyle.
BEFORE WORK: QUICK AND EFFICIENT STYLING TIPS
On a busy work morning, time is precious. You’d probably rather be prepping a delicious lunch or enjoying your first cup of tea or coffee, than stressing about complicated hair styling.
These office hair solutions are a quick and practical way to start your day without delays, while also feeling confident and professional.
Prepare with the right products
Apply Magical Quick Dry Potion to damp hair before blow-drying to protect it from heat. For a smooth, polished finish, use the Luxury Dressing Brush to detangle and smooth your hair.
Use the right tools for a polished look
Pick up the Original Iron for sleek, straight styles or gentle waves. If you haven’t already blow-dried, don’t forget to apply CLOUD NINE’s Magical Quick Dry Potion as a heat protectant before straightening to keep your hair healthy.
Choose low-maintenance hairstyles
Keep things simple and fuss-free – save the complex braiding and time-consuming blow-dries for a weekend. For short hair, style your pixie cut sleek and straight or add soft waves to your bob using the Slim Iron. For medium-length hair, a low ponytail or relaxed waves can be styled quickly. Long hair looks great in a polished ponytail or loose waves, styled fast with the Wide Iron. For a longer list of low-maintenance hairstyles to choose from, check out our other guide, Low-Maintenance Hairstyles For Every Hair Type.
Define your curls with precision
If you have curly hair or want to achieve a curly look, use the Curling Wand to define and shape any stray curls. This tool ensures your curls stay bouncy and fresh all day long, however hard you work. Apply a curl cream after styling for extra hold.
Use a silk scrunchie for a chic touch
To keep long hair out of your face, secure it with a silk scrunchie to add a touch of elegance and prevent breakage. It’s perfect for holding ponytails or buns in place without causing damage.
DURING WORK: MAINTAINING YOUR HAIRSTYLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Working days can really put our hair through it – from the drying conditions created by heating and air-con to general wear and tear. Take these top tips to maintain your look throughout a busy workday.
Keep a Cordless Iron handy
The Cordless Iron is perfect for quick touch-ups during the day. Whether you need to smooth out flyaways or redefine a curl before an important meeting, this compact tool is ideal for on-the-go adjustments, with no need to plug in.
Manage frizz and flyaways
Use Magical Remedy to keep your hairstyle looking fresh. A small amount can smooth out any stray hairs and help you maintain a polished appearance throughout your workday.
Refresh your look with the Hot Brush
For second-day styling, the Hot Brush is a great tool. It can quickly refresh curls or waves and give your hair a boost without a complete restyle. It’s second-day styling, for first-day results.
Carry a small styling product
Keep a lightweight hairspray or texturising spray in your desk drawer to manage your hair’s volume and hold. It’s handy for quick touch-ups and maintaining your style, whether you’ve opted for straight and sleek or bouncy curls.
Stay hydrated and avoid touching your hair
To keep your hairstyle in place, avoid touching or playing with your hair too much. Hydrate your hair from the inside out by keeping your water bottle topped up, and keep a gentle brush like the Luxury Dressing Brush on hand for smoothing.
AFTER WORK: TRANSITIONING YOUR HAIRSTYLE FROM DAY TO NIGHT
The day doesn’t end when work finishes. Sometimes, you just want to head straight from your desk to a night on the town. Don’t let your hair hold you back. Whether you’ve got an important corporate event to attend, or just want to ‘let your hair down’, these style tips will help you effortlessly transition your look from day to night.
Transform with accessories
Update your daytime look for evening events with chic accessories. Consider adding decorative clips or headbands to enhance your style and make it more suitable for an after-work gathering.
Re-style with the right tools
By 5 pm, your morning style might be looking a little tired. Use the Cordless Iron to create fresh curls or waves for a flawless evening refresh – it’s the ideal tool to chuck into your work bag, and its plug-free operation means you can use it anywhere. Alternatively, the Hot Brush allows you to revamp a straight style with a polished finish.
Add volume or texture
To transform your existing daytime look into a more glamorous evening style, use the Hot Brush to rework your waves. Apply a texturising spray to give your hair a fuller, more dynamic appearance.
Touch up with a Cordless Iron
For quick adjustments to curls or sleek straight hair before heading out, use the Cordless Iron. It’s ideal for last-minute touch-ups and ensures your hair looks flawless from day to night.
Smooth and set your style
Finish your evening look with a smoothing of Magical Remedy to tame any flyaways and keep your hairstyle looking polished. It moisturises for healthier hair and ensures you look and feel great throughout the evening.
Looking for specific hairstyles to take you through the working week in style? Check out our 54 Quick and Easy Hairstyles For Busy Days and Beyond style guide for inspiration.
FAQS: STYLING HAIR AT WORK
How do I hide my roots at work?
Sometimes busy routines make it tough to squeeze in a hairdresser’s appointment, leaving you in need of a root touch-up. In the meantime, there are a few solutions to keep your hair looking smart and fresh between colouring sessions. For dark roots showing above bleached hair, try a work-appropriate sleek updo. By slicking your hair back, the roots are concealed and your colour takes centre stage. Alternatively, go for a root-concealing spray. These are formulated to match darker dyed colours and provide temporary camouflage for light or grey roots.
How do I deal with greasy hair at work?
Long days in an office provide plenty of causes for excess oil. From the temptation to fiddle with your hair to the dehydrating effects of air conditioning, sitting at your desk can leave your hair looking a little lank. To combat this, keep a can of dry shampoo in your work bag for midday spritzes.
What hairstyles work well when working remotely?
Creating a look that works well on video calls is a little different to creating the perfect office look. For example, while a slicked-back low bun might look sleek and professional in person, it simply doesn’t have the same effect on screen. Instead, opt for styles that leave your hair loose with a little more volume, like waves or curls. A high ponytail is also a good video-call-friendly style that’s easy to achieve.
What are some good office hairstyles for thin hair?
If your hair is naturally on the thin side, you’re probably looking for ways to add more volume to your workday look. Volumising products like mousses and salt sprays can help to add texture and hold to your style. When combined with gentle backcombing at the root, you can achieve the illusion of thicker hair.
For more advice on styling thin hair, read our guide, 9 Volumising Tips for Thin Hair.
How can I cover or ‘tone down’ my unnatural hair colour in the office?
Experimenting with your hair colour is fun. However, sometimes an office setting calls for a more formal, restrained look. While most coloured dyes can’t be instantly removed, there are steps you can take to make your look more professional. For example, try styling your coloured hair in sleek and sophisticated updos, or opt for a wide fabric hair band to get your hair out of your eyes and partially cover your colour.
The most important ingredient in any workday hair routine is adaptability. From mad mornings to full-on days, big meetings to big nights out – your schedule demands a lot from your hair. With the right products, techniques, and a bit of TLC, you can maintain a workplace hair look that boosts your confidence and attracts plenty of compliments.
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