Thick hair is a challenge to style. When you're getting ready for work in the morning, the last thing you need is a hairstyle that takes more than five minutes. Quick, easy, and long-lasting—that's our motto. Here are our favorite styles.

Sleek Low Ponytail

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A low ponytail is a classic work-appropriate style. It’s professional and easy to do.

How to Do It:

1. Brush your hair and apply a smoothing serum to tame frizz.

2. Gather your hair at the nape of your neck and secure it with a strong hair tie.

3. Wrap a small section of hair around the hair tie.

4. Secure with a bobby pin and set with hairspray.

High Ponytail

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A high ponytail gives a sleek, put-together look. It’s a great hairstyle for keeping your hair off your shoulders. Perfect for a busy workday when you don’t want to bother with your hair.

How to Do It:

1. Brush your hair up toward the crown of your head.

2. Secure it with a strong elastic.

3. Use a small section of hair to hide the hair tie.

4. Smooth any flyaways with a light-hold hairspray or gel.

Pro Tip: If your ponytail starts to sag, insert two bobby pins vertically under the base of the ponytail. 

Low Bun

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A low bun looks professional and works well for thick hair. It’s perfect for long meetings or presentations.

How to Do It:

1. Make a low ponytail at the nape of your neck.

2. Twist the ponytail and wrap it into a bun.

3. Secure with hairpins and spritz with hairspray.

4. Use a fine-tooth comb to smooth any flyaways.

Pro Tip: If your hair is very thick, use a hairnet or extra pins to keep the bun secure.

Top Knot

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A top knot is a great option if you want a quick updo.

How to Do It:

1. Gather your hair into a high ponytail.

2. Twist the ponytail and coil it into a bun.

3. Secure with pins 

4. Smooth any flyaways with a light gel or hairspray.

Pro Tip: If you want extra volume, tease the ponytail before twisting it into a bun.

Half-Up, Half-Down

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This style is a great balance between casual and professional.

How to Do It:

1. Section off the top half of your hair.

2. Secure it with a clip or elastic at the back of your head.

3. Leave the rest of your hair down.

Pro Tip: Use a decorative clip or barrette.

French Braid

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A French braid is a super secure hairstyle. It will keep your thick hair in place all day.

How to Do It:

1. Start braiding at the crown of your head.

2. Continue braiding until you reach the ends.

3. Secure with an elastic and set with hairspray.

Dutch Braid

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A Dutch braid is similar to a French braid but will give you more volume.

How to Do It:

1. Braid your hair using the Dutch braid technique (crossing strands under instead of over).

2. Secure the braid at the end.

3. Loosen the braid slightly for a fuller look.

Low Chignon

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A chignon is an elegant option. Great for meetings and presentations.

How to Do It:

1. Make a low ponytail.

2. Twist the hair and pin it into a bun at the nape.

3. Secure with hairpins and finish with hairspray.

Claw Clip Twist

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This is a super quick hairstyle. 

How to Do It:

1. Gather your hair at the back of your head.

2. Twist it upwards and secure it with a large claw clip.

3. Adjust any loose strands.

Braided Low Ponytail

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If you want to make your low ponytail a little more interesting, you can try this hairstyle. 

How to Do It:

1. Gather your hair into a low ponytail.

2. Braid the ponytail and secure the end with an elastic.

3. Loosen the braid slightly.

Final Thoughts

With these 10 hairstyles, you can easily manage thick hair at work. Try different styles to find what works best for you! 

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