Okay so my thick hair has been driving me nuts lately. Feels like wrestling a lion every morning, right? Saw this “7 easy hairstyles in minutes” thing floating around and decided to test it before my coffee appointment. Spoiler: it mostly worked!
Started With The Basics
First up: the low pony trick. Grabbed my brush and smoothed everything back. Couldn’t find my damn hair tie, so I used a scrunchie instead. Pulled it tight, yanked out a couple face-framing pieces – easy. Took maybe two minutes? Happy dance moment.
Got Brave With Twists
Next: double Dutch braids. This scared me, ngl. Split my hair down the middle, grabbed chunks from the front. Braided along my scalp, fingers fumbling. Messy at the crown? Hell yes. But I clipped back the ends with mini-claws. Total victory in under five minutes.
The Real MVP: Sock Bun
Found an old sock missing its pair. Chopped the toe off like the guide said. Rolled my ponytail into that doughnut thingy. Took three tries to center it properly. Secured with pins – boom. Instantly felt fancy, lasted all day.
Failed Experiments Happen
That waterfall braid though? Nope. Got the first section twisted decently, dropped the second chunk trying to cross under. Wispy bits sticking out like spider legs. Scrapped it for a half-up bun instead.
Wins & What I’ll Actually Use
- Messy top knot: Lifesaver. Slapped it together while brushing teeth.
- Rope braid ponytail: Twisted two sections before tying, way faster than regular braiding.
- Clip-and-go: Giant claw clips are cheating but hey, included in the seven!
Final thoughts: Most styles genuinely took 3-5 minutes. Sticking with the ponytail tweak, sock bun, and claw clip hack. My lion mane’s finally tamed without crying over heat tools. 10/10 would fight thick hair again.
