Easy Hairstyle Ideas

Bedhead? No problem. Use the added texture to your advantage. After spritzing in dry shampoo, pull your hair up loosely into a casual ponytail placed back around the crown à la Sienna Miller.

Perfect for Summer, Brooklyn Decker wore a pretty braided updo that's easy to re-create. Part your hair on top and then create pigtail braids (no french braiding necessary). Drape them overtop your head and pin to secure. Be sure to tuck in the ends for a seamless look.

A low ponytail is already a simple style, but Karolina Kurkova gave her look a chic update with a deep side part and a bobby pin on one side.

No matter your length, Emma Roberts showed us an easy way to add some interest to your hair: a bold hair pin holding back sideswept bangs.

Brittany Snow wore her bob neatly tucked behind her ears at a recent event. You can get a similar look by blow-drying your ends with a round brush. Or you can even use a flat iron or curling iron to give your ends a smooth shape.

If you don't have time to deal with your hair's natural texture, why not sweep it up into a bun like Hayden Panettiere did here? The texture of her hair made this look different from the many topknots we see.

Whether it's to disguise a not-so-stellar hair day or just to get a chic look, a slicked-back bun — like this one, which Jennifer Lopez recently wore — manages maximum drama with minimal effort.

Be sure to use a brush or comb to ensure every piece of hair is pulled back seamlessly before twisting your strands into a bun. Finish with a gel or hair spray to seal the look.

A classic blowout like Allison Williams' is a surefire way to smooth out hair and lock in shine. Use a boar-bristle brush, such as Fekkai's Large Round Brush ($65), which helps to seal the hair cuticle for a high-shine finish.

There's nothing boring about Selena Gomez's ponytail. From the heavily teased hair to the voluminous waves, this look is high on style.

Start off by backcombing the hair at the crown. After pulling the hair into a ponytail, go back with a curling iron to perfect the waves. You can also tease the pony for extra volume.

Diane Kruger always knows how to look effortlessly chic. Turn straight hair into a dramatic statement by spraying it at the roots and tucking it behind your ears. It's a quick way to dress up a simple hairstyle. Statement earrings are optional.

Here's another polished look from Diane that's also easy to re-create. Just part your hair in the center, pull it back into a low ponytail, twist into a bun, and secure with bobby pins. This classic coif is always in style.

For something a little more casual, Diane pulled back her hair into a low ponytail. Whether you're working with your natural texture or just transforming second-day hair, you can whip up this style in a flash.

Nikki Reed's beachy waves are a hair classic. Use a clampless iron, like the Conair Xpress Shine Clampless Curling Iron ($18) and wrap your hair away from your face. Don't forget a beach spray and separate your strands with your fingers to master this look.

Two bobby pins are all you need to sweep two small sections of hair away from your face like Emmy Rossum.

To get big, soft curls like Jennifer Garner, use a two-inch curling iron on large sections of hair (think: four to six thick sections total). Once the curls are set, brush them out to soften the look.

Accent a low bun with a curled tendril around your face like Abbie Cornish. It will make the style feel special, and it just takes a couple minutes to plug in the curling iron and curl that one hanging section.

Karlie Kloss shows how versatile a bob can be. She added waves, a deep side part, and pinned back the shorter side. This look works for all hair lengths, really.

To get classic curls like Jennifer Hudson, use a one-and-one-fourth-inch curling iron on freshly blown-out hair. Use hair spray and shine serum to get a polished look.

Need to update your long hair? Just flip it over to one side like Jessica Alba. Whether you wear your hair straight, tousled, or curly, you'll find that it's a fast way to add a touch of sexiness to your style.

Jessica also proves that a perfect middle part paired with polished waves is a perennial favorite. Be sure to curl your hair away from your face and to start your waves at your ears to get a similar result.

Long- and short-haired women alike can try out this playful look from Julianne Hough. Take a small section of hair on the top of your head, twist to one side, and secure with a bobby pin.

This half-up style from Kerry Washington is quick and easy. She added soft curls for a feminine feel, but this style can be worn with straight, wavy, or curly hair.