Do your Hair ties constantly go missing? Where on earth do they disappear to? I have a theory that there must be some sort of hair-tie black hole that scientists haven’t discovered yet.
There’s nothing worse than reaching for the elastic that should be wrapped around your wrist and finding your arm to be bare. Now, just how are you supposed to tie up your hair as the heat of the scorching sun threatens to overwhelm you?
Luckily, there are a few styling tricks you can employ without a hair tie so you don’t have to sweat to death. When you don’t have a hair tie handy, turn to these cute, easy hairstyles that don’t require the use of any hair accessories or tools.
Twisted Ponytail
The twisted ponytail can be achieved in almost no time. Before you create your pony, run a brush through your hair to ensure your strands are free from tangles. No hairbrush? Just use your fingers to comb out your strands.
If your hair tends to be on the finer side, you might also want to apply some product like dry shampoo or hairspray so your ponytail won’t slip out of place.
Start by bringing all your hair to the back of your neck into a low ponytail. At the base of your ponytail near your neck, tug a small section of hair out from one side of your pony. But don’t pull it out all the way. You just want to loosen it enough to create a small opening.
Then, pull the length of your hair through that hole. Repeat the process on the other side of your pony to get that twisted look. The twist should hold your hair in place. You can gently tug at the length of your ponytail to tighten it.
Side Braid
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Everyone loves a good side Braid. The issue is when you don’t have anything to tie it off with. This lovely side braid won’t unravel even without a hair elastic.
First, pull your hair to one side. Then, braid your hair like normal in the style of your choice. You can never go wrong with the classic three-strand braid!
Once you reach the tips of your hair, create a hole in the center of your braid near the unbraided ends of your hair. Pull the unbraided ends through the opening. Direct the remaining strands through your braid a second time to ensure that it stays secure.
Pen Knot
For this hairstyle, grab a pen, pencil, or any object resembling those writing utensils. Brush your hair to get rid of any pesky knots. Next, gather all your hair back into a low pony. Then, take your pen and twirl your tresses all the way around it, creating a bun.
After wrapping all your hair around the pen, angle the pen toward the back of your head and push it through the base of your bun. This will work to secure the layers of your hair together. And if you ever need to jot down some notes, you’ll have a pen at the ready.
Faux Fishtail Braid
For the faux fishtail braid, gather all your hair to one side of your head. Poke a small opening in your hair near the base of your neck. Then, pull your hair through the hole. Create another hole and pull your hair through that, repeating the process until you reach the end of your hair.
By the end of the braid, your hair should stay fastened due to its tightly woven strands. Pry a few locks of hair loose to give your fishtail braid a more textured appearance. This hairstyle can also be sported with double braids!
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