How to Leave Home with Wet Hair in the Morning and Still Look Good

Self Magazine

by April Franzino


Courtesy of Redken
Courtesy of Redken

Try this twist (seen on Christian Dior's fall runway), and when you let it down for happy hour, you'll love your waves!


1) Perfect for a workday a.m. emergency, this quick chignon looks pulled-together and chic, even if you run into a meeting and it's still wet. To start, towel-dry hair, then comb in volumizing foam (we love Style Sexy Hair Blow It Up Volumizing Gel Foam, $18) from roots to ends, says Guido Palau, the Redken creative consultant who created it. Blast front section only with a blow-dryer for a few seconds to get it smooth.

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2) Clip blow-dried piece to the side and tie rest of hair into a high ponytail. Swirl into a chignon; bobby-pin flat against head. Unclip front portion and pull it back, wrapping it over the chignon from the top. Pin in place using Goody Classic Pearlized Metallic Bobby Pins, $4 for 36.

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3) Mist all over with strong-hold finishing spray, such as Pantene Pro-V Stylers Shaping Extra Strong Hold Hairspray, $5, to head off frizzies, then face the world (with enough time to grab coffee). Our p.m. trick: If you're headed out after work, undo the chignon and twist pieces away from your face to shape soft waves.

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