Style Hair Just Wash-and-Go: Our Favorite Low-Maintenance Hairstyles By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is an Associate Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 26, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Pinterest/Refinery29 If you're a girl on the go who doesn't have time for intricate braids, dressy up-dos, and styling tools like flat-irons and curlers, these easy hairstyles are for you. Having a low-maintenance beauty routine is the way to go for girls who prefer to rock their natural hair, and these quick hairstyles are the perfect example of laid-back, effortless beauty. Regardless of your hair texture or curl type, there are hairstyles for your natural hair that don't require tons of time or effort. With these easy hairstyles, you'll appear to have spent careful time and preparation on your look without spending more than a few minutes. There's no reason to damage your hair with tools and products when you can show off your natural hair with these easy styles. Put those hot hair tools down—these natural hairstyles are the easiest way to get you out the door. 01 of 20 Messy Ponytail For Curly Hair Pinterest/Brit + Co Curly haired gals, this 5-minute hairstyle is perfect for days you don't feel like styling but want your hair off your shoulders. Get the tutorial here from Brit + Co. 02 of 20 Quick and Easy Twist Hairstyle Pinterest/Hair Romance This triple-twist hairstyle is easy for curly, wavy, or straight hair. Get the tutorial here from Hair Romance. 03 of 20 The Sophisticated Pineapple YouTube/Nina Deliz In case you haven't heard, the pineapple hairstyle is everywhere right now. This version is cute and put-together. Get the tutorial here from Nina Deliz. 04 of 20 Headband Chignon Pinterest/Love Desiree This headband chignon looks dressy and difficult, but it takes minutes to style. It's the perfect hairstyle to dress up for a holiday party. Get the tutorial here from Love Desiree. 05 of 20 Double Top Knot Pinterest/Lulu’s Fashion Blog This cute and casual hairstyle is about as easy as it gets. Get the tutorial here from Lulu's Fashion Blog. 06 of 20 Easy Side Braid Pinterest/Brit + Co The name says it all—this side braid is super easy, and it's a versatile look for any time of day. Get the tutorial here from Brit + Co. 07 of 20 Half-Up Bobby Pin Pinterest/Treasures & Travels Even though it doesn't look like it, there is more holding this 'do together than the bobby pin that's showing. You can do this hairstyle in a matter of seconds, and it will work for any hair texture. Get the tutorial here from Treasures & Travels. 08 of 20 Simple Updo for Short Natural Hair Pinterest/POPSUGAR Having short hair doesn't mean you can't do an updo (and an easy one, at that) for those holiday parties. This fun look can go day to night. Get the tutorial here from POPSUGAR. 09 of 20 Knotted Scarf Chignon Pinterest/A Beautiful Mess With any curly or straight hair, you can always add a little flair to an easy up-do with a fun scarf. Get the tutorial here from A Beautiful Mess. 10 of 20 Retro Twist Pinterest/the Maria Antoinette This retro look is so much fun, and it basically requires a red lip and cute dress. Get the tutorial here from the Maria Antoinette. 11 of 20 Quick Two-Minute, Half-Up Messy Bun Pinterest/Life on Waller This half-up look couldn't be easier. It's an ideal daytime look for holiday shopping and casual get-togethers. Get the tutorial here from Life on Waller. 12 of 20 No-Slip Bun Pinterest/Cosmopolitan This sleek, classy bun comes together in two easy steps. Tie a colorful scarf around the bun for a fun daytime look, and add a sparkly pin for a holiday party 'do. Get the tutorial here from Cosmopolitan. 13 of 20 Easy Natural Hair Tapered Cut Updo Pinterst/Lisa a la mode You're just four steps and a few bobby pins away from this trendy hairstyle that you can rock to any event. Get the tutorial here from Lisa a la mode. 14 of 20 Simple, Swept Braid Pinterest/The Small Things This quick, laidback style is great for short-to-medium length or thin hair. Get the tutorial here from The Small Things. 15 of 20 The Pompadour Pinterest/Seventeen Let your hair dry naturally and follow six simple steps to this adorable mini pompadour. Get the tutorial here from Seventeen. 16 of 20 Two-Minute Twist Pinterest/Cup of Jo For a simple half-up style that will make you look like you have it together—even as you're rushing out the door—try this look. Get the tutorial here from A Cup of Jo. 17 of 20 Embellished Messy Bun Pinterest/Refinery29 Adding two thin headbands to a classic messy bun takes this look from rolled-out-of-bed to effortlessly chic. Get the tutorial here from Refinery29. 18 of 20 Crisscross Topknot Pinterest/Cosmopolitan We're not exaggerating when we say this is the easiest topknot for long curly hair, and we love to add a little sparkle with a simple style like this. Get the tutorial here from Cosmopolitan. 19 of 20 The Post-Work Out Pony Pinterest/Camille Styles You don't have to complete a workout to rock this messy, volumized ponytail. A good ponytail is the trustiest style because it works for most lengths and all curl types, and it can be dressed up or down. Get the tutorial here from Camille Styles. 20 of 20 Ballerina Bun Pinterest/Seventeen Look as pretty and polished as a ballerina without any hassle. Get the tutorial here from Seventeen. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit