Seven Fast Ways to Update Your Hairstyle

Are you tired of the same old hairstyle but not brave enough to try a new haircut? There are a variety of quick and fun ways to update your hairstyle without having to go to your hairdresser. Here are some cute hairstyle update ideas that can take your hair from tired to fabulous:

Discover the beauty of braids.

If your hair is at least shoulder length, you try out one of this year's most popular looks by braiding your hair. Try making one long elegant braid in the back for a sophisticated, professional look or do a cute braid on each side of your head for a casual, more youthful look. If you have the skill, give French braiding a try. If you feel like you're all thumbs when you attempt to braid your hair, consider getting a braiding instructional book to guide you through the process.

Go bohemian with hair accessories.

With the hippie look being so popular in dress, you can play up the 1960's look by wearing a bandana as a head band or adding a headband decorated with flowers reminiscent of the flower child of the 1960's .These look great worn with a peasant blouse, a bohemian skirt, and other hippie attire.

Sport a dressed up ponytail.

For a convenient and beautiful hairstyle, scoop your hair back into a loose pony tail with some tendrils left hanging around your face for a soft, sexy look. After securing your ponytail with a coated ponytail holder, wrap a few strands of hair over the holder to cover it up. You can also cover the pony tail holder with a pretty scarf or buy a decorative ponytail holder or barrette. Develop a whole wardrobe of ponytail accessories and you can sport a new hairstyle on a daily basis.

Add some loose waves.

If you're tired of straight hair, why not add some long, loose waves? You can do this by rolling your hair on large rollers when wet and then removing the rollers when dry. Another way to add interesting looking waves and kinks is to use a crimping iron. This flowing hairstyle is perfect for the bohemian fashions that are so popular this year.

Add some lift to your hair.

If your hair is flat and lackluster, update your hairstyle by adding some height and lift to your hair. First spray your roots with root lifter and then very gently backcomb at the roots to give added height and body. If you have bangs or layers, try backcombing them to add some texture and body. To maintain your new hairstyle, spray lightly with hairspray.

Change your hair color for a day.

If you'd like to sport a new hair color for a day, there are a variety of temporary hair colors you can spray on for a color change for an evening. This is probably best done for a special evening occasion as it may be too drastic of a look for day wear. This is a great way to experiment and see what colors work with your skin tone.

Clip on some hair.

Many beauty supply stores that are open to the public such as Sally's Beauty Supply carry clip on hair attachments that can temporarily add length or thickness to your hair for a special occasion. They come in a variety of hair colors and shades which make it easy to change your look on a moment's notice.

As you can see, it's easy to update your hairstyle at home. With a little imagination, you can sport a new hairstyle every day!