Okay guys, today I totally panicked because I overslept and had a video call meeting in 20 minutes. My medium-length hair looked like a squirrel nest – no joke. Then I remembered that “Quick Easy Hairstyles” pin I’d saved. Perfect! Here’s how it went down step by step.
The Morning Chaos
First I grabbed my trusty hair tie and some bobby pins from my bathroom drawer. My hair was doing that awkward not-wavy-not-straight thing after sleeping on it wet. I flipped through my mental notes about that hairstyle guide while brushing my teeth one-handed. Decided to try two styles back-to-back.
First Attempt: The Twisty Thing
Started by grabbing two small sections near my temples. Big mistake – way too much hair on first try. Looked like I had horns! Dropped some hair, then tried again with just pinky-sized sections. Did this twisty motion toward the back like the guide showed. Took three tries to get the tension right without pulling my scalp off. Secured it with a pin and… the ends stuck out like antennas. Had to wet them and re-twist.
Total hot mess express for about 4 minutes. But then suddenly – click! Got one side twisted clean. Replicated on the other side and pinned them together at the back. Surprisingly polished looking! Took under 5 minutes after I got the hang of it.
Second Style: Braided Ponytail Hack
Next I tried their lazy braid trick. Sectioned off just the top layer of hair above my ears. Super messy first braid because I haven’t braided since summer camp. Way lumpy. Undid it and split the hair into smaller sections. Still looked bumpy but the guide said it doesn’t matter. Kept going and secured with clear elastic. Then gathered all my hair – including the braid – into a low ponytail. Magic! The bumps disappeared and the braid peeked through like fancy decor.
- What worked: Using way less hair than expected
- Fail moment: Forgetting to spray comb with water before braiding
- Aha moment: Realizing messy braids actually look better
Ended up liking the braided ponytail better for my super thick hair. Took 7 minutes total with mistakes. Meeting started with me looking put-together instead of panicked. Win!
