So, you've almost made it through the first month of back-to-school. Are you waking up early, packing a home-made lunch, or getting in that morning exercise like you promised yourself?
If the answer is a definitive no โ we're here to help. We've teamed up with Alexandra Beuter to bring you 8 super quick and easy 2-minute hairstyles perfect for busy mornings. Watch the full video below, or scroll down for step-by-step instructions on every look.
Watch: 8 Easy 2-Minute Hairstyles (Full Tutorial Video)
In this tutorial, Alexandra is wearing her 180g Chocolate Brown Seamless Clip-In Extensions for extra volume and length. Each hairstyle can be worn with or without hair extensions โ it's completely up to you!
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Shop Seamless Clip-Ins โ#1: Half Updo Bun
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1Part a section of hair towards the top of your head, gather it back, and secure with a hair elastic. Optional: Clip in two stacked 1-clip wefts in this section for extra volume.
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2Wrap the ponytail into a bun, loosely twisting as you go for added texture.
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3Secure the bun with bobby pins.
#2: Reverse Dutch Side Braid
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1Take a section of hair toward one side of your face and braid it into a reverse Dutch braid. Optional: Stack two 1-clip wefts in this section first for a fuller braid.
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2Secure with a hair elastic at the end. Pull on the braid to fan it out and add volume.
#3: Dutch Side Braid Ponytail
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1Using the Reverse Dutch Side Braid from above, pull the rest of your hair and the braid to one side and secure in a low ponytail.
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2Pull out a few face-framing pieces for a more tousled, relaxed look.
#4: Fishtail Pigtails
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1Part your hair down the middle and divide into two sections. Secure each into a low pigtail.
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2Fishtail braid each pigtail and secure with an elastic.
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3Fan out both braids to make them fuller and more voluminous.
#5: Three-Strand Braid Pigtails
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1Part your hair down the middle and divide into two sections. Secure each into a low pigtail.
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2Create a classic three-strand braid on each section and secure with an elastic.
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3Fan out each braid to add fullness.
#6: Three-Strand Braid High Ponytail
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1Pull your hair back into a high ponytail.
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2Braid into a simple three-strand braid and secure with a hair elastic.
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3Fan out the braid for more volume.
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4Pull out a few face-framing pieces or baby hairs for a natural finish.
#7: Three-Strand Braid Bun
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1Pull your hair back into a high ponytail.
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2Braid into a simple three-strand braid.
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3Instead of securing at the ends, wrap the braid into a bun and secure with an elastic.
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4Use bobby pins to keep the braid from unraveling inside the bun.
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5Pull out a few face-framing pieces or baby hairs for a casual look.
#8: Twist-Through Ponytail Braid
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1Secure your hair in a low side ponytail.
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2Add a second hair elastic about a quarter of the way down from the first.
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3Create a hole through the hair between the two elastics, then pull the rest of your ponytail up through that hole and downward. Repeat further down โ stop at two sections or continue all the way to the ends.
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4Secure with a hair elastic at the bottom.
Want to keep exploring easy hairstyles?
How to Fishtail Braid: Step-by-Step Tutorial โ 5 Half-Up Hairstyles for Short, Medium & Long Hair โ The 3-Minute Hairstyle: The Easiest Look You'll Ever Do โ 5 Holiday Hairstyles Worth Trying โ 5 Days of Everyday Hairstyle Ideas โWhich of these quick hairstyles is your favorite? Drop it in the comments below โ we'd love to know what works for you on a busy morning!