This Genius Hack Will Save You When You Can't Find a Hair Tie

Most women can probably relate to hastily trying to put together a semidecent updo with only 10 minutes to dash out the door for work. As you're reaching over to your wrist to grab your hair tie, you come up empty-handed. You search all the corners of your cluttered vanity and still can't find an elastic to secure your ponytail.

So now what do you do? Relax! This simple hack is the perfect solution to vanishing hair ties. Instead of using bands or clips, all you need to do is fiddle with your own strands. The result is a perfectly polished updo — no hair accessories required. Keep on watching to learn how to master it.