Easy hairstyles for lockdown locks

By Rebecca Redford

Let’s face it – we’ve all considered just shaving our hair off by now. At this point, we’re all making desperate attempts to hide our split ends and overgrown roots, and a few of us might have even taken to the box dye, (much to our hairdresser’s dismay).

To help us hide our hairs’ misfortune, we’ve been using the classic messy bun, ‘throw it on top of our head and pretend it’s not there’ technique. The perfect solution, right?

Wrong! We’re all a little over them by now and in need of some serious lockdown hair inspo while we’re on the four-week countdown until the salons reopen. Well you’ve come to the right place – here are five easy hairstyles that’ll only take moments to recreate.

The Sleek Low Pony

For the days we just need our hair out of our face. Focus on keeping the ponytail just above the nape of the neck (ideal for avoiding those headaches that come with a high pony). Once your hair is the correct position, spray the top of your head and, with a (spare!) toothbrush, comb through, gently flattening all your little fly-aways to create the ultimate sleek look.

The Claw Clip

Claw clips were a thing of the past before they remerged onto every Instagram influencer’s feed last year. But it looks like they’re here to stay. We all remember our mam’s rocking this style throughout our childhood, so if you’re in need of any tips, just ask her! The claw clip is perfect for holding up most of your hair with ease while leaving some hair at the front to frame your face.